Walter
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KINTSUGI WISDOM FOR PIANISTS/CRAFTING BRILLIANCE FROM MISTAKES
In addition to its esoteric significance, Kintsugi embodies a profound spiritual lesson—the interconnectedness of all things.
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Walter
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REUNION WITH BACH...
... the idea of willingly spending hours grappling with the intricacies of Bach's compositions.
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Walter
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ABOUT FINGERTIPS....
The fingertips are a treasury of sensation. Their nerve endings are so numerous that they can distinguish between the finest textures and th
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Walter
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METAPHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS IN BACH'S WTC: A FUGUE PERPECTIVE
Delving into the metaphysical and spiritual aspects of Johann Sebastian Bach's fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier is a fascinating...
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Walter
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THE LESSONS OF "ZEN & THE ART OF ARCHERY" APPLIED TO "THE ART OF PIANO PRACTICING"
“Zen and the Art of Archery”, written by Eugen Herrigel, a German philosopher and professor, was first published in 1948. The book narrates
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Walter
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THE "GUIDE-MAINS" AND IT'S DANGERS...
It is crucial to illuminate the transformative power of movement retraining in conquering injuries like tendonitis among pianists. This...
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Walter
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BACH AND INTEGERS...
Goldberg Variations. Working through the 16th. var., titled "Ouverture", I felt something was "off" in this variation. It was a very...
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Walter
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TIMBRE & TOUCH...
Understanding 'Timbre' is crucial as it allows us to appreciate the nuances of piano playing. It can be grasped through three key aspects: t
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Walter
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A ZEN JOURNEY WITH SCHUMANN AND..
During one sweltering and humid summer, I conducted a piano workshop for a group of dedicated students.
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