Robert Estrin: Irvine Classical Music Series
Videos of Robert Estrin perform at the Irvine Classical music Series:
Videos of Robert Estrin perform at the Irvine Classical music Series:
Use the music: After you have the piece memorized, you must periodically go back and read the score carefully. I suggest playing slowly without pedal and using the metronome for the most dramatic results. Practice slowly: Fast practice is like moving
Jahan Raymond has been compared to Mozart. At 9 years old, his original compositions are astounding audiences.
Buying a piano in the under $1000 price point presents tremendous challenges. Years ago the only choice was to buy an old upright. Today there are digital pianos that can offer an alternative. Which is a better choice? While there are many digital pi
There are many things to consider when purchasing a piano. The action is certainly important. The complexity of all of the parts working together in precision is awe inspiring. Interestingly, the action is the one part of a piano that can be restored
How To Practice the Piano 3 Part Series There are 3 separate skills in learning to play the piano: • Memorizing • Sight Reading • Improvising You can become quite proficient in one or two of these skills and be completely deficient in others. I
You want to think long term when embarking upon piano lessons. Given a choice, most kids might not always brush their teeth, clean their rooms or do their homework. Practicing the piano is no different. If your child asked you, “Do I have to do my math homework? I don’t like math”. If you’re like most parents you would tell them that math is an important part of their education and it’s necessary that they do the work. Practicing the piano is no different. Families who value music education are successful with their children’s piano lessons. The vast majority of piano students go through slumps when they just don’t practice as much as they should. If you are waiting to stop the lessons when that occurs, you are setting up your child for failure. You are better off not starting piano lessons at all and finding something else that you can commit yourself to. The best you can do as a parent is provide the finest instrument and teacher you can afford and encourage your children to practice and reward them with opportunities to play for family and friends. Practicing is hard work if done correctly. I have met countless people who have expressed great regret for having given up on piano as children. It is a delicate balance getting your children to practice. They must practice in order to grow but if forced can end up hating it which defeats the whole purpose! But if you can work with your children positively, the rewards are a lifetime enjoyment of music.
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You want to think long term when embarking upon piano lessons. Given a choice, most kids might not always brush their teeth, clean their rooms or do their homework. Practicing the piano is no different. If your child asked you, “Do I have to do
HOW TO UTILIZE PARTS OF THE BODY: Power Versus Speed In playing the piano, different parts of the body are utilized according to the requirements of power and speed. The more power required, the more mass of the body is utilized. The more speed, the
HOW TO UTILIZE PARTS OF THE BODY: Power Versus Speed In playing the piano, different parts of the body are utilized according to the requirements of power and speed. The more power required, the more mass of the body is utilized. The more speed, the