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 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
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