Thursday, January 16, 2020

Shameless Plug

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I have composed a collection of songs for church use and have never plugged them before. So, why not. The book and CD is called Psal...
Wednesday, December 25, 2019

How long does it take a pianist to retrain muscle memory to play a new motion?

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This is a wonderful question. There is no such thing, literally, as muscle memory. Movement is hardwired into the brain, not the muscles....
Saturday, November 9, 2019

Q: Why is it difficult to play between the black piano keys?

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Piano keys are a fulcrum and as we all know from being children, fulcrums are lightest on the edge. Sit on a see saw and notice if you sit i...
Saturday, November 2, 2019

Q: For guitarists, what type of practicing helps you get your playing skills back the fastest?

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I am a pianist but I’m sure that my answer correlates. Technique is in your brain, not in your muscles. You brain hard wires movement whic...
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Q: What is “trigger finger” in the thumb, and what is the best way to treat it if you are a musician that uses his fingers a lot?

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A:  You didn't mention your instrument. Trigger Finger or, stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where your finger gets stuck in a ben...
Thursday, January 10, 2019

Playing With Fire #9: Part One - Bad Teachers

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I am often told that I am harsh, unfair and judgmental toward piano teachers. It is true. While many teachers may have much to teach reg...
Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Playing With Fire #8

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Look down at your fingers. If you haven't noticed they are all different in length. Many pianists and typists are taught to equaliz...