Prodigal PianistQuick Study Project Wrap-upAfter two weeks, my first quick study project came to its conclusion. I set about learning Chopin’s Nocturne in C-sharp minor (Op. Posth.)…Mar 2, 2021
Prodigal PianistMy Quick Study ProjectsI recently wrote a blog post about one of my main piano goals for 2021 which is to broaden my active repertoire. In a subsequent article…Feb 16, 2021
Prodigal PianistAvoiding the Amateur Pianist ‘Arms Race’Something I’ve noticed on more than a few occasions at amateur piano performances is that the repertoire featured is often incredibly…Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
Prodigal PianistHow to Broaden Your Active RepertoireIt is the season for virtuous resolutions and a good time to ponder pianistic plans and goals for the year ahead. Many of us (myself…Jan 14, 2021Jan 14, 2021
Prodigal PianistAn Online Performance WorkshopAs part of a series of online workshops and events, I recently hosted and participated in an online performance workshop with Graham Fitch…Oct 22, 2020Oct 22, 2020
Prodigal PianistQuick Study Project Wrap-upAfter two weeks, my first quick study project came to its conclusion. I set about learning Chopin’s Nocturne in C-sharp minor (Op. Posth.)…Mar 2, 2021
Prodigal PianistMy Quick Study ProjectsI recently wrote a blog post about one of my main piano goals for 2021 which is to broaden my active repertoire. In a subsequent article…Feb 16, 2021
Prodigal PianistAvoiding the Amateur Pianist ‘Arms Race’Something I’ve noticed on more than a few occasions at amateur piano performances is that the repertoire featured is often incredibly…Feb 2, 2021
Prodigal PianistHow to Broaden Your Active RepertoireIt is the season for virtuous resolutions and a good time to ponder pianistic plans and goals for the year ahead. Many of us (myself…Jan 14, 2021
Prodigal PianistAn Online Performance WorkshopAs part of a series of online workshops and events, I recently hosted and participated in an online performance workshop with Graham Fitch…Oct 22, 2020
Prodigal PianistYour Inner Critic — Friend or Foe? (Part 1)How an essential skill for improving your playing can undermine your confidence and cripple your attempts to enjoy playing the piano again.Jun 10, 2020
Prodigal PianistTips for Starting to Play AgainYou may have a strong desire to start playing the piano again, only to find that you simply never get around to doing it. The occasional…May 23, 20201
Fran WilsonWhat does it mean to be “a pianist”?Pianists do not devote their lives to their instrument simply because they like music….there has to be a genuine love simply of the…Dec 16, 2019
