New, second blog site at Word Press…

Hallowed ground or a dumpsite of Bezerkeley rental rejects?

The Hillside Club: A Cultural Treasure with Three Lovely Pianos

Winding along a walking path to Berkeley's Arch, I clutched a self-made map as a guide to a posted rental. On Cedar, as I was about to make a left turn, I stopped to investigate a house that had an attractive sign announcing a concert. The neighborhood was new to me though it rekindled ties…

Online Piano Lessons by Webcam: Pros and Cons (Videos)

I'm not about to pitch web-cam driven piano instruction like a CD package promoter of Piano Playing in a Flash. Learning piano is not in the espresso lane. It takes time, patience, and practice. The question is, can a student gain as much from Online piano study vs. "live" in-person lessons. For decades I was…