On the last blog I wrote about my favorite drummers. I mentioned some people truly dear to my heart, the very masters that I listened to, I got inspired from and/or I tried to copy. Now is the time to talk about the players who have fulfilled the same role with piano. The first one,…

I don’t think I often talk about who my favorite players are. I have taught a lot of people and we haven’t approach that subject often. I sometimes mention a particular player when trying to illustrate a point. I might also echo or support the opinion of someone who’s a fan of a drummer or…

I just watch a video of Lang Lang playing a game of “Recognize this song” with a podcaster. This is him at the 2008 Olympic Ceremony: This picture is Public Domain. If you don’t know Lang Lang, he’s a Chinese classical pianist extraordinaire. He’s not only toured the world playing the classical repertoire but has…

I am very lucky to enjoy a full schedule. Sometimes it’s a bit challenging, but I am not complaining. I have among my students all sorts of people. I am also fortunate enough that they want to get along with me. I am, after all, with my quirks and qualities, just like everybody else. Sometimes…

When most people think about becoming a musician, they have a pretty good idea of what the job entails. It usually means gigging, or teaching. Either way, it means struggling to get into a band that pays or struggling to get students. You’ll be late on your bills, your roof will leak and your soup…

I am always surprised to see great artists like Bruce Springsteen or Sting really care for their fans. When the band The Police reunited for their farewell tour, they would invite some of their fans to come before the show and enjoy the company of the band members as well as have a tour of…