The art of piano playing20 February 2009
I would like to tell you about a book I own, like any other pianist I suppose: “The art of piano playing” by Heinrich Neuhaus, very enriching bible on diverse aspects of our favorite instrument. Like many others, I read it and re-read it, and according to the age I was, I understood it differently. [...]
10 tips for improving memory at the piano20 January 2009
Some of you asked me following my article on memory and piano performance what are my tips for improving memory at the piano. This is what I am going to share with you today. How to optimize memorization of works? What I do to learn by heart scores I play? Here is my list:
In order [...]
Music Management in Conservatories?10 October 2008
No one can deny it, today, a pianist’s career requires other capacities than the obvious one to play the piano. After our studies, we often realize that we haven’t been awakened to the reality of our profession.
Indeed, once the conservatory is over, we are confronted to stewardship problems. Most of the time, not enough supported, [...]
Teaching Contemporary Music10 June 2007
This is a dangerous topic. I don’t intend to discus generaly about musical training and teaching but I’ll focus on the particular case of contemporary music, because it takes less place in the education than it deserves, when it’s not completely “forgotten”.
In conservatoires and universities, If you must study Beethoven’s sonatas, Bach’s fugues, romantic [...]