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In Troubled Times: The Case for the Arts

In Troubled Times: The Case for the Arts Compelling article by conductor JoAnn Falletta on the importance of classical music. The original site where this was published has dropped it. The new link is to JoAnn’s writing. You need to scroll down a little.

Traditional and Modern Soundboards

The soundboard is one of the most important parts of a piano. Soundboards have traditionally been made of thin planks of solid spruce, about 1/2 inch thick and the width of your hand, glued together on the edges to form a very large surface. While this traditional approach has been used throughout the history of […]

Teaching Materials

Here are links to various texts, photos, graphics and other materials. What is Aftertouch? What is a Duplex Scale? Youtube The Saddest Thing I Know About Integers P12 Aural Tuning Sequence University of Iowa Implant … [Read More...] about Teaching Materials

Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me

So this kind letter from someone I did not always see eye to eye with 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 … [Read More...] about Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me

Piano Work as Meditation

Piano work can be a lonely occupation. Yes, one deals with (hopefully) a stream of customers, many of whom can be quite interesting and some of whom become friends. This connecting with individuals with whom one shares (again, hopefully) a common … [Read More...] about Piano Work as Meditation

Eric Johnson RPT

High End Piano Guy Blog

In Troubled Times: The Case for the Arts

Traditional and Modern Soundboards

Teaching Materials

Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me

Piano Work as Meditation

Eric Johnson RPT

Eric Johnson RPT

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High End Piano Guy Blog

Eric Johnson RPT