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Beyond Leon Fleisher’s riveting words about pianists and vocal modeling

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

Pianist, Leon Fleisher has given us his notable artistry over decades, while his insights about practicing and teaching have been invaluable for a vast community of mentors and students. In his latest interview that coincided with the release of a … Continue reading →

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My Piano Assessment adventure at Walnut Creek’s Steinway Piano Gallery

Posted on August 1, 2015 by

Piano Teachers and performing pianists in the Bay area were tapped to evaluate the tone/touch dimension of Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos so I was pleased to be on the invite list–contacted by Justin Levitt, Manager at Steinway’s showroom in … Continue reading →

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Rina, 5, shows outstanding progress over 6 months of piano lessons! (Videos)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

I’m overwhelmed with joy to nurse along this child’s musical growth. In truth, I’d never expected a 4-year old to be ready for private instruction. The undertaking was creative and experimental, falling into the iffy range of outcomes. A fledgling … Continue reading →

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