who’s the boss?
Have to decide whether to try imitating the temp track, which they are attached to and which I don’t find good or make up things that amuse me which come […]
bigger picture
student went to their teacher, said i stink. i’m never going to get this right. i’m a horrible player. i’m an imposter. teacher said yes that’s all true. student was […]
one sound
In this one country they teach piano by calling attention to binary conditions, yes no, conservative liberal, male female, right wing left wing, day night and ultimately left hand right […]
thinking not thinking benjamin moore
When I asked the guy at the paint store what kind brush I should use for the job in my hallway, he answered with musical metaphors so it seemed to […]
rare
On my way to teach in a neighbourhood I do not usually hang in, noticed in the distance a big sign for a piano store. Thought that was cool and […]
reversal
A 7 yr. old piano student told her teacher “It’s weird you call these black notes Eb but they’re in different parts of the piano. Why don’t you give each […]
blending in with other aliens
There once was a band that used science fiction as a theme. In their early years they had costumes, wigs and make up. As the decades passed they changed their […]
youngster oldster
the young whippersnapper played as fast as possible. the old pianist said where’s the fire? young whippersnapper said you never know when you’re going to die. maybe i’ve had it […]
how thought works
My favourite salesperson in a music store is the one who despite not owning the expensive pieces of equipment or having any real experience with them has very serious opinions […]
the award
Turned on the metronome, said to the little guy “Can you hear the sounds that are repeating?” nodded affirmatively. Then I asked if he could do it but he played […]