Today, I want to talk about a topic that comes up often in conversations with classical pianists and musicians: Why should we improvise? Many musicians I meet wonder if they’re missing out by not improvising. Some are afraid of it, some don’t see its purpose, and others simply don’t know where to start. Sounds familiar? Last weekend, on Saturday, March 22, I gave a webinar READ MORE
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How to Improvise on Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2
For many classical pianists, improvisation can feel like an elusive skill—one that was never included in traditional training. If you’ve ever felt stuck following the notes exactly as written, unable to create freely, you’re not alone. But the good news is that improvisation is a skill you can learn, and today, I’m going to show you how to get started using Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 9 READ MORE
The transformative power of improvisation
During a recent enlightening and inspiring conversation about music improvisation with diverse pianists and teachers, we investigated the scientific evidence behind its transformative power for both musicians and teachers. I recently had the pleasure of conducting a webinar where we dug deep into the heart of music improvisation. The conversation was enriching and opened up exciting new avenues for understanding this powerful aspect of music. READ MORE