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🎻 A Royal Visit: The Palace of Gödöllő and the Spirit of Empress Sisi

During my recent trip to Hungary, I visited the Royal Palace of Gödöllő , the beloved summer residence of Empress Elisabeth of Austria—Sisi—Queen of Hungary . My visit was inspired by a PBS series about her life, which sparked my curiosity about this fascinating historical figure. The palace, beautifully preserved, stands surrounded by a lush botanical garden and a vast park , both inviting peaceful reflection. Inside, I admired portraits of Sisi from her 16th year through h

5 days ago1 min read

"From Notes to Performance: How to Polish Your Piano Piece Like a Pro”

A clean, repeatable routine for taking a piece from "learned" to "performable." Mindset & Focus Start memorizing the piece the first time you play it correctly. Start the piece several times. You must learn the sensation of how it begins. Be thinking at all times- CONCENTRATE. Sound, Touch, and Balance Play SLOWLY. You have to think harder. Play the piece ALL LOUD and SLOW. It forces fingers to feel the correct keys. Structure, Harmony, and Memory Be aware of the harmonic str

Oct 172 min read

🎵 “Build a piano practice routine that works—4 rules, daily plan, and tips to improve focus, technique, and expression at the keyboard.”

“A great piano practice routine isn’t about the number of hours you spend at the keyboard—it’s about how you use your time. Whether...

Oct 102 min read

🎼NO MORE SHOULD-JUST SHARPS # AND FLATS b

Here is my 🎹Practice √ List: MIND -is it turned on? EYE -how slow must I play steadily to have "eye comfort"? EAR -did I get the sound I wanted? MUSCLE -how did it feel? Is there a way to make it feel easier? PENCIL or IPAD PEN -did I notate discoveries? Fingering Sensations of sound Loud and soft Legato and staccato High and low Long and short Up and down Slow and fast Thick and thin Slow-fast Thick-thin 🎶Overall goal before weekly lessons with my piano teacher: First w

Oct 51 min read