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Practice Practice Practice Bach

They say that if you want to improve your hand dexterity, your should practice Bach. I’ve put about 50 hours of practicing this piece. Still a long way to go and about half the speed it’s supposed to be at. … Continue reading

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Player Piano

I came across this beautiful 1902 player piano today at an antique store a couple of blocks away from where I live. I’ve fallen completely in love with it. I just wish I had the room for it.

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Practice makes permanent

Okay, here’s a lesson that I have learned: I need to tell my students and their parents how to practice. I’ve been so used to my own style of practicing for 20+ years that it never occurred to me to … Continue reading

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