Rekindling the Joy of Performing Music

Here is a little anecdote that I shared on my violin site blog awhile back. My wife, who is also a fine musician, and I were watching a little piece on TV about famous, French-Chinese classical cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. This was a couple years ago when he had just completed...

6 Tips for Proper Piano Maintenance

Pianos are surprisingly hearty objects, considering the thousands of precise moving parts that they contain. Pianos can provide you and your family with enjoyment and beautiful music for many years with only a moderate amount of attention. Unfortunately, they often...

To Parent or Not To Parent

A beautiful and culturally rich life is not something that just happens. It typically must be designed and nurtured into a young person from an early age. I will tell you about one parent who did just that. He pointed his metaphorical bat at the bleachers and knocked...

Compilation of the Best Piano Jokes

‘Haven’t I seen your face before?’ Judge Cleary demanded, looking down at the defendant. ‘Yes, you have, Your Honour,’ the man answered hopefully. ‘I gave your son piano lessons last winter.’ ‘Ah, yes,’ recalled...