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Chopin vs. Liszt: Teaching style showdown
Chopin and Liszt, two wildly popular Romantic-era composers, could best be described as “frenemies”. They were both excellent pianists who were wildly revered, but were basically different in every way. Liszt was all flair and virtuosity; Chopin was delicate and subtle, seldom playing louder than a mezzo forte.
Read MoreRachmaninoff Prelude op. 3 no. 2 TUTORIAL (simplified)
In today’s video, we’re going to do a piano tutorial for Rachmaninoff’s Prelude op. 3 no. 2. It’s been eons since I’ve taken a difficult classical piece and simplified it – so it was high time!
Read MoreThe Music of Rachmaninoff: 6 Favorites
In today’s video, we’re going to take a look at the music of Rachmaninoff – specifically, 6 favorites that I picked out. Some of these selections are among his most famous compositions, and others are ones that I personally quite enjoy. These six selections should give you a good understanding of Rachmaninoff’s sound and style.…
Read MoreThe Easiest Rachmaninoff Pieces for Piano (and the most difficult)
Today we’re looking at the easiest Rachmaninoff pieces for piano. It’s our latest installment for the “easiest of” series. We’ve done many other composers, including Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven, and Debussy, but haven’t yet talked about the easiest Rachmaninoff pieces. Mainly because the idea of “easy” Rachmaninoff is kind of a joke!
Read More23 Fascinating Facts about Frederic Chopin
We’ve talked about Frederic Chopin plenty of times before – we’ve talked about his life, looked at some of his most famous compositions and his easiest and hardest pieces.
Read MoreChopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu: An Analysis
In today’s episode, we’re going to take a look at Chopin’s very famous Fantaisie-Impromptu, op. 66, for solo piano (like the vast majority of Chopin’s works).
Read MoreThe hardest piano music ever: Chopin edition
In today’s episode, we’re going to look at the hardest piano music in the world – starting with Chopin.
Read MoreGrechaninov’s Returning Home, op. 119 no. 16 (Grade 4 piano tutorial)
Today we’re going to start our first grade 4 level tutorial, which is exciting because now we’re really starting to get into some good, solid, standard repertoire. As you advance along your piano journey, more and more great music becomes available to you.
Read MorePractice Piano With Me: November by Tchaikovsky
Hey friends, In today’s video, I talk through my 22 hours of practice on November by Tchaikovsky. This is from his Seasons collection, and is an RCM grade 10 level (Henle 5/6).
Read MoreA Brief History of Tchaikovsky
In today’s video, we’re going to look at the history of Tchaikovsky. We’ll talk about the life he led, some of his famous compositions, his mysterious death, and a look at his personality. Let’s get started!
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