Essays on Piano

Introduction The 20th century was a turning point for classical music where the ideologies and concept of music making became extremely diverse and saw several changes, from the emergence of late Romantic style of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Impressionism of Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, Modernism, and…

One of my least favorite things in the world is playing the piano. Yet I have done it for 6 years now. Along with just practicing and having lessons every week, I also have to do recitals every May. This was always my least favorite…

“I really regret letting you learn the piano!” my mom yelled sitting beside me on the piano bench: “You’re just wasting my money.” Eight-year-old me jumped up, ran into my room and broke into tears. I hate it! I shouldn’t have choose it! First Impressions…

The trаdіtіonаl methоd оf learnіng рianо іnvоlvеѕ arduous lеѕѕоnѕ in ріаnо nоtаtіоn fіrѕt and thеn fіnаllу mоvіng оntо mоrе fun ѕtuff like рlауіng уоur favourite соmрoѕіtіons. Old fashioned methоdѕ аlsо require a saturation оf theoretical knоwlеdgе рrіоr to mоvіng оn tо the actual реrfоrmаnсе. Some…

The Start of My Passion My musical journey began in childhood. I am a pianist who has joyously played for a decade. I also now take music in my life. It is the first self taught and longest course I have ever taken. Intellectual Curiosity…

There are many celebrities, both young and old, who have gone to the world beyond while making an imprint on the sands of time. However, while they are gone, their legacy continues to live on. Amongst them is Jason Gaviati, a talented and amazing pianist;…