Introduction
Welcome to Episode 37 of Piano, Finally, the podcast about learning the piano as an adult. This week, David talks about adding variety to practice routines, an insightful piano teaching podcast, and some exciting upcoming piano events.
Podcast Recommendation – The TopMusic Piano Podcast
Hosted by Rachel Ehring, this podcast is packed with insights for piano teachers, but learners will also find value in its interviews with musicians and discussions on different teaching styles. Listen here: TopMusic Piano Podcast.
Essay – Variety in Practice
Keeping practice sessions engaging is essential for staying motivated. David discusses how incorporating different musical styles, limiting repetitive playthroughs, and introducing fresh pieces can prevent practice fatigue. Blackout Bluesby Andrew Craggs has been a fun addition, and the blues scale adds a new challenge.
Upcoming Piano Events
📍 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (Texas, USA) – May 21 to June 7, 2025. Attend screening auditions for free! More info.
📍 Piano+ Autumn Piano School (Armidale, NSW) – April 14, 2025. A concert featuring the school’s tutors. Get tickets.
📍 Out West Piano Fest (Bathurst, NSW) – October 24-26, 2025. Sign up for ticket updates: Event info.
📍 Blue Mountains Music Festival – March 14-16, 2025. A weekend of live music! Tickets.
YouTube Recommendation – Pur Pasteur
The video Which Chord Sequences Produce Which Emotions explores the emotional impact of different chord progressions. A must-watch for theory enthusiasts! Watch here.
Progress Update
This week’s practice includes:
🎵 Bagatelle in F – Daniel Gotlobb Türk
🎵 Afternoon Snooze – Andrew Craggs
🎵 Blackout Blues – Andrew Craggs (focus on specific sections)
David has also changed his recording approach—this time, sharing the first take, mistakes and all. Let him know if you prefer this unedited approach!
You can contact me:
- via email at david@pianofinally.show; this is probably the best option
- the show website, www.pianofinally.show
- Instagram and Threads @pianofinally
- and on YouTube
- all the podcast directories - list
- here's the RSS feed
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All reviews of products, websites and services are unpaid, and no sponsorship has been received for any content on this podcast.
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