PPP242: Why sing if you’re a piano player?

PPP242: Why sing if you’re a piano player?

A few weeks ago, in episode 239, we talked about using your eyes to visualize how notes of the melodic line move on the staff. It is important to involve your eyes when playing the piano. Equally important, if not more so, is to involve your ears. Pianists need to be able to use their internal mechanism to imagine what the notes will sound like, even without physical sound to help them. That is the topic of today's show. Listen to the full episode here Pianists have it easier than other instrumentalists Pianists have it easier than other instrumentalists when…
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PPP195: Dr. Heather Nelson Shares How to be Cautiously Creative During This Time of COVID

PPP195: Dr. Heather Nelson Shares How to be Cautiously Creative During This Time of COVID

During times of crisis, many of us find comfort in gathering together, often singing in worship. Unfortunately, that might not be a good idea right now due to the uncertainty of exactly how COVID is spread and contracted in the community. Dr. Heather Nelson, a vocologist with a PhD in voice pedagogy and voice science shares, her insight into how we can be cautiously creative when it comes to gathering and singing at this time. Listen to the full episode here Singing is a valuable asset for music study Parents can help their piano kids develop a stronger sense of…
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