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How Dirk Nowitzki Motivated Me to Pursue My Passion
In 2011, the Dallas Mavericks won the National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship by defeating the Miami Heat in the final round of the playoffs. This is interesting because they were not considered a serious contender for the title at the start of the season....
The Iron Chef and Quantifying Art
I imagine that a lot of people have seen at least one episode of The Iron Chef. I was discussing this with a customer the other day and we decided that we liked the old Japanese version with dubbed English over the new American version (apologies to American moderator...
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 Judge Cleary. 'Twenty years!' ____________________ True...
Musical Quotes, Quips and Anecdotes
Here are some more quips, quotes and anecdotes that I found. The are mostly from composers and pianists but some are by others. Many are humorous but some just interesting. “If there is anyone here whom I have not insulted, I beg his pardon.” - Johannes Brahms...
Piano Anecdotes – Quotes, Quips and Conundrums about Keys, Conductors and Composers
Here are some quotes and anecdotes that I’ve found. I will start with one of my own. Our Gospel singing group was scheduled to play at a fair put on by a local monastery in the San Gabriel mountains of California. This was back before everyone had digital pianos to...
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