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
How to Start Improvising with Bach’s Prelude BWV 999
In my recent FB Live, I introduced a fun and accessible way to start improvising using a well-known piece: Bach’s Prelude BWV 999. We took the first few bars of this prelude and explored different ways to build up improvisations. Whether you’re a classical musician looking to expand your creativity or someone wanting to explore improvisation with structure, this is a great starting point! Step 1: READ MORE
Exploring the Boundaries of Classical Improvisation
Improvisation over Ludovico Enaudi’s compositions In the realm of classical music, improvisation has long been a revered skill, yet it remains unexplored by many musicians today. While often associated with jazz or contemporary genres, improvisation is a powerful tool for classical musicians to deepen their interpretative abilities and enrich their performances. This is especially true when working with compositions that offer repetitive motifs and READ MORE
The Joyful Rebellion: How Improvisation Can Reignite Your Love for Music with Jocelyne’s Story
Have you ever gazed longingly at a child lost in the playful chaos of finger painting? Their uninhibited creativity, the pure joy of exploration – it’s a stark contrast to the structured world of scales and sheet music that many musicians find themselves in. Jocelyne’s story, a testament to the transformative power of improvisation, reminds us that music, at its core, is a language of READ MORE