While in Boston I visited (finally) the famous North Bennet Street School and met the director of the Piano Department, David Betts and Debbie Cyr, one of the instructors. The school has somewhat mythical status in the US, being a very old, formal and well respected school of a variety of crafts, including book binding, […]
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Garrick Ohlsson talks about pianos
I spent some time with Garrick Ohlsson recently during his visit to Tanglewood and recorded our discussion of various piano topics. The stepping off point was his own collection of pianos. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/5208628″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]
Orlando Materials
Here are links to various texts, photos, graphics and other materials. Overview photos Overview Text Complete Piano Service document Graphics Nice pianos Bad tone Don't be this person Tools A trio of pliers Screwdrivers … [Read More...] about Orlando Materials
Piano Technician Masterclasses
I appreciate the opportunity to present at the March Forward convention held March 18,19,20 2021. The title of the class is How To Think About Voicing. Here are materials related to the course. Check back, bound to change. … [Read More...] about Piano Technician Masterclasses
Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me
So this kind letter from an otherwise firm enemy explains most of what is important. What is not spelled out is that Van Cliburn's performance the next evening was at the state dinner at the White House with President Reagan and, at the time, … [Read More...] about Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me
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