Episode 46 - Get Out

G’day everyone, and welcome to Episode 46 of Piano, Finally!
This week, I’ve been thinking about all the unexpected doors learning the piano opens — doors that aren’t always about the piano itself.

On ANZAC Day, I joined the Hawkesbury District Concert Band as a bus driver for the Sydney march. It was a real privilege to be part of an important community event alongside students and local musicians.

If you’ve been following the Chopin competitions this year, good news — the preliminary rounds are now streaming live from Warsaw! Introductions are in Polish and English, but of course, the music transcends language. If you’d like to catch some incredible performances, here’s the link to the first session:
👉 Watch the Warsaw preliminary rounds

Also, if you're curious about music theory (with a twist of science and art), I recommend The Meta in Music lecture series by Professor Milton Mermikides. It’s based loosely on Gödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas Hofstadter and brings Bach's puzzles and musical secrets to life. It's well worth a look — here’s the link to the first lecture:
👉 Watch The Meta in Music

In this episode, I also talk about why it’s worth making the effort to attend smaller, local concerts. From feeling the vibrations of cellos and pianos at arm’s length, to having the chance to chat with performers, small venue performances really reconnect you with what music is meant to be — human, shared, and vibrant.

Finally, I share my experience at the Megalong Music Festival. Set in the beautiful Megalong Valley in the Blue Mountains, it was a spectacular celebration of chamber music, community, and brilliant young musicians.
If you’d like to learn more about the festival or get involved next year, you’ll find more information here:
👉 Megalong Music Festival

Thanks for joining me again. If you’re learning an instrument yourself, I’d love to hear from you!
Until next week, I hope your piano stays in tune and you enjoy your time at the keys.

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