A gentle reminder to musicians at all stages of learning:
practice ≠ playing
Patience is a virtue, especially during practice. As I communicate to all my students, steadiness and evenness are infinitely more important than speed. Be patient and be kind to yourself.
At the risk of sounding hypocritical, as Itzhak Perlman once said: “when you practice, it has to be s l o w.”
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Wishing everyone a relaxing end of the summer!
With the new school year approaching, now is the perfect time to enroll in piano lessons. Contact me to secure a spot for the upcoming year, and please share with others who might be interested!
Playing Brahms Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2 today feels especially meaningful - Brahms shares a birthday with my mother. 🤍
Some music carries tenderness in ways words never quite can.
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Join us for our upcoming studio piano recital!
I’m very proud of the hard work my students have put in - come celebrate their music, growth, and dedication!
📍 St. Vincent de Paul Church, Stirling, NJ
🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 1:00pm
Friends, family, and music lovers are welcome! A small reception will follow afterward.
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Post-masterclass shenanigans - a particularly tricky passage between the dizzying figurations in the right hand and ambitious leaps in the left 😵💫🎹
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Liebestraum no. 3, but it’s transposed down a half step so it matches my emotional availability today.
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This Sunday, November 9, 3PM at Welpe Theatre at RVCC - come join me for an afternoon of Schumann, Messiaen, Chopin, and Beethoven!
I’m very fortunate to be able to perform as well as teach at @raritanvalleycc as part of the @rvcc_music faculty.
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First time performing this piece in nearly a decade!
When I first heard Messiaen, I was surprised by how “tonal” his music appeared despite its “dissonant” sound. Studying and performing his music, I gained a deep appreciation for what he had accomplished in his music. #piano #pianomusic #classicalpiano #classicalmusic #pianist #pianoplayer #classicalmusician #messiaen #contemporaryclassicalmusic
