openARTed
A podcast exploring why making art can be more practical than we think. Creatives from all around the world share their artistic journeys and explore the impact it has on their thinking and everyday lives. pianobuffs.substack.com
Episodes
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind.
A text about how life rewards us with friction and what can we learn from facing it instead of running from it or indulging in too many pleasures. A story about being a professional pianist, becoming a parent and creating a film in the Canadian forests....
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind. I’ve discovered professor’s P. Gray writings on the importance of play for all humans no matter small or big ones and a text about motivation was born. If you want to dive deep into this, check Play Makes Us Human.
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. The Sisyphus legend tells a story of how Sisyphus cheated death, but after finally dying, he was sent to the underworld, and because of his deceptions to the Gods, he was punished to spend eternity pushing a huge rock up a steep hill, only to see it tumble back down just before reaching the top, forcing him to begin the task all over again....
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind. In this essay, I argue that learning music reveals how the brain actually learns and may be one of the most valuable forms of cognitive training in the age of AI.
Throughout my musical career, I've been deeply interested in the science behind piano playi...
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind.
I wrote this after completing the Ultraspeaking course on public speaking. It was fascinating to discover how many similarities there are between making music and speaking in public.
Throughout my musical career, I've been deeply interested in the scienc...
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind.
The title says it all. This is a personal look at my thought process as I prepare for a concert.
Throughout my musical career, I've been deeply interested in the science behind piano playing and musical performance itself. If you are curious about how mu...
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind. In this article, I discuss the flow state, what it is, and how you can experience it.
Throughout my musical career, I've been deeply interested in the science behind piano playing and musical performance itself. If you are curious about how music can hel...
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind.
Here's another reading of my latest article about how learning an instrument can provide valuable life lessons and help develop problem-solving skills.
Throughout my musical career, I've been deeply interested in the science behind piano playing and musi...
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind. I believe that piano practice can enrich us far beyond the keyboard.
In this article, I talk about how learning piano can remind us of how long real learning takes and how changing our attitude towards learning can make us more resilient and curious.
These are mini episodes where I read articles that I publish monthly on PianoBuffs Substack. I share essays, reflections, and research-informed insights on the pianist’s mind. I believe that piano practice can enrich us far beyond the keyboard.
I wrote this article after reading Deep Work by Cal Newport—a truly inspiring and insightful book if you feel, too, that we live in an overly chaotic and distracted world.
In this episode of openARTed, I sit down with Susan Blum, a professional coach helping musicians and creatives navigate their careers. We dive into some of the biggest challenges artists face - from defining their artistic identity to managing time, finances, and collaboration.
Topics we cover:
What it really means to “know your offering” as a musician
Why so many music groups struggle with collaboration and conflict
In this PART 2 episode, pianist Ewa Kupiec discusses her experiences as a concert pianist. She reflects on the influences that shaped her journey and shares book recommendations that have profoundly impacted her life philosophy. Listen to PART 1
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Books:
Sparks of Divinity
About the host Monika Lozinskienė
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In this episode, pianist Ewa Kupiec reveals her life story, career choices, and early passion for music. She is now one of the most sought-after piano professors in Europe, teaching at the Hanover University of Music, Drama, and Media. Her work with piano students blends music-making, mentorship, and mental preparation for lifelong careers in music.
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About the host Monika Lozinskienė
In this episode, I speak with Tristan de Montebello, a finalist in the 2017 World Championship of Public Speaking. Tristan is the co-founder of Ultraspeaking, a platform designed to help people become more confident and authentic speakers, which he created with his partner, Michael Gendler. But there’s more to it than just mastering public speaking. We explore how learning to speak confidently can transform your life—an...
In Lithuania, Dalia Ibelhauptaitė's pioneering ideas on how to use advertising in the arts both inspired and surprised many. Through her determination and strong will, her independent opera company, Vilnius City Opera, became one of the most visited and well-known theater companies in Lithuania. She also mentored and trained a number of Lithuanian singers who are now recognized as some of the world's best. Dalia Ibelhauptaitė is al...
Mental toughness is an important trait that helps people handle challenges, stress, and pressure effectively. In this episode, I talk with Doug Strycharczyk, an author and the founder of AQR. Doug is an expert in creating psychometric tests and programs, and he has played a key role in developing the concept of mental toughness. His programs focus on improving wellbeing, satisfaction, employability, performance, and managing transi...
Josh Wright - a pianist, educator and founder of the Propractice Piano Academy. The academy offers around 500 video lessons covering various aspects of piano playing. On this episode, we discussed what musically inspires Josh, how he structures his work, methods to overcome unnecessary classical musician's ego, and Josh also elaborated on how he shifted his mindset regarding a career in classical music.
Josh Wright You...
In this conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with my high school mate, flautist Beata Preisaitė-Šidiškienė. Our discussion revolved around the complexity of musical careers, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their non-linear nature. We delved into our early experiences as forming musicians, highlighting the significance of nurturing expansive dreams in both music-making and career development.
Dawn Bennett has authored over 300 publications including Understanding the Classical Music Profession in 2008. One of her main research areas was classical music including musicians' identities, their employability, and the career thinking of postgraduate classical music performance students. We talked about success, challenges and cultural pressures in this field. Her free Employ-Ability toolkit can be accessed here. &n...
Pianist and Head of Keyboard at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Aaron Shorr speaks about finding novelty in classical music, musician's routine, his way of working at the Conservatoire and the purpose of being a musician.
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Episode music - L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-fl...
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