The idea came from a discussion with Don and Sam Bennett of PianoWorks in Atlanta. PianoWorks is a great dealer, Don is a real piano guy and his son Sam is bringing technology to the company in a thoughtful way. The thinking was that there was insight and suggestions that PianGuys have that can help their customers and help […]
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The Myth of Artist Endorsements
It is common for piano manufacturers to tout a list of artists with whom they enjoy some sort of connection. Sometimes that connection is rather tenuous since that artist may have affiliations with more than one company and, frequently, they have been dead for a number of years. However, artist endorsements form a sort 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
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