I am a little late, but better ever than never. What is new about me in my 2024, is that I won’t body-shame, or any-shame myself. I won’t be ageist or sexist towards myself. I won’t measure myself to toxic femininity, and I will let go of the illusion of perfectionism. I won’t sabotage myself; I will give myself the benefit of the doubt, as I will give myself second, tenth, hundredth chances ……. I will compliment myself with loving kindness when I deserve it, and I’ll be firm

Most of the piano or any other musical instrument's teachers teach notes, styles, technique ... They teach you 'how to'. And that is...

Success of a pianist/musician is not defined by the number of followers and/or reviews someone has on social media (some people, unlike...

Let's start with defining open mindedness. What it is and what it is not. It is not only, as some believe, an ability to mentally accept...

In this blog I am introducing (with great pleasure) - the lightweight sunshine-happy romantic piano works by Bedřich Smetana. Bedřich Smetana's piano works could be be quite a discovery for those who know his music only through his orchestral works. It has certainly been so for me. His piano works, possessing boundless romantic charm and melodious playfulness, is not of great difficulty, in fact, quite easy to read and play (and listen). Smetana's piano miniatures are now sel

You are warmly invited to attend my piano recital: 'A ROMANTIC EVENING WITH ROBERT SCHUMANN' which will take place on 14/02/2024 at Maria...

Happy Birthday Mr Schubert ! Franz Schubert, the composer considered as the forerunner of Romanticism, was born on January 31st, 1797. To...

The 'Enigma Variations' were born on 21 October 1898, when Elgar sat at his piano in the evening to relax after the long day of teaching....

Happiness, fulfilment, exuberance, playfulness, content, serenity, joy - are all reflected in the music of one composer, Domenico...

Fill your life and uplift your spirit with SOUNDS and MUSIC. Play, sing, move, dance .... today (and every day) in joy. Share your music...

Even though it is somewhat expected of us, as professional classical musicians, to perform from memory, we could do it with sheet music...

There is a particular feeling that appears whenever we step into something new. It is that uneasy mix of restlessness, uncertainty, and internal tension that arises when we face unfamiliar tasks, situations, or people. I like to call it the discomfort syndrome . It is not a pleasant feeling. In fact, most people instinctively try to avoid it. Yet the discomfort syndrome is not a problem. Quite the opposite—it is often a powerful signal that something important is happening. I

Chair yoga, face yoga, even hair yoga, and many other new 'yogas' flood the Internet nowadays, and it looks like we are spoiled for...

Let’s admit it — there is a very, very fine line between inspiration and copying. It’s easy to blur that line. You might hear about someone’s idea or project, feel it resonate deeply, and find that you can’t shake it from your mind. And even if you don’t consciously intend to, you might end up “borrowing” the idea and convincing yourself that it was yours all along. Then you create a project so similar — using the same concept, the same structure, even the same or very simil

It all starts with raised awareness ..... Focused attention. One of the good things about being fully aware and not being on autopilot is...

True learning is rarely comfortable. But why is that? According to the concept of neuroplasticity* , our brains tend to interpret the unknown as a potential threat. When we encounter something unfamiliar, the brain reacts with caution. That reaction often manifests as discomfort, doubt, or resistance. Because of this discomfort, we may quickly assume that something is “not for us.” We may think we should avoid it simply because it doesn’t feel good at first. But understanding

I have seen some pianists trying to make their modern piano sound like a harpsichord or an organ, all in an attempt to be more...

Whether you are a pianist, a singer, or any other music performer ...... If you feel like you never want your performance to end .........

Mother Teresa once said: “I will never attend an anti-war rally; if you have a peace rally, invite me.” I feel that this needs to be...

Schubert's Impromptu Op. 142, No. 2, in A flat major ............................. Schubert composed it in 1827 when he was 30 years old....