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The Piano Shop on the Left Bank
Thad Carhart, an American writer living in Paris, has written this wonderful memoir about his pursuit of music as an amateur pianist, his discovery of a piano shop, and his friendship with the owner....
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Posture at the Piano
Sometimes it doesn’t seem worth the fight. I go to lengths at the lesson to ensure students are sitting at the correct height – arms parallel to the floor – feet resting on something. Correct posture...
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This is how hope feels
This is a big deal. The personal piano of Vladimir Horowitz is touring North America and is in Calgary for 2 weeks. There was a recital tonight – students of APTA teachers were given the opportunity to...
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A spooky sound
Just in time for Hallowe’en-ish music – or any other music that could be conceived of as spooky – here’s a tip from Elissa Milne’s P Plate Piano beginner books via David McKay. Depress the bottom few...
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Living pianos
The piano: a complex set of mechanics that results in the creation and re-creation of the widest range of sounds – exquisite, exciting, dynamic, dreamy – an all-purpose instrument, complete, lending...
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The Piano Tuner
Richard is the fascinating story of travelling piano tuner who chooses to live outdoors. Shot in London, the film takes an alternative look at someone who treats the entire city as a home. This film...
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Now what?
_________________________________________________________ Source: The Music Point Filed under: Music Humour, Pianos Tagged: music humor, Music Humour, piano humour, Pianos
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Those funky looking pianos
My long-time friend and now piano teacher Tim Spicer came across some wild-looking pianos. Here, in a guest post, are some of his favourites and his thoughts on the whole thing: So the world is often...
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Changes at Steinway
I don’t know the stats, but according to their own ads, at least, Steinway pianos are overwhelmingly the first choice of most pianists as a concert instrument. The touch and sound are perfect. Steinway...
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