Recap of all the 8 LISmas right here. Enjoy your holiday, then you'll have until midnight Pacific on Tuesday, 12/26 to claim your freebies and discounts. π Each LISmas focuses on helping you play the piano with joy and ease, while learning music with more efficiency. Because that's what playing piano should be all about. πΉ Play On, CLICK HERE if you don't want to receive any more holiday bonus emails.
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
You guessed it Reader, Pedal! Sometimes your right foot is just as important as your hands when learning music. That's definitely the case for Debussy's Reflets dans l'eau, where I'm using half, flutter, slow and fast pedal. And I reveal all of my Piano Ninja Pedal and Fingerwork Tricks for Debussy's Reflets dans l'eau at 50% off. π Final Day 8 of LISMAS Video Tutorial of Debussy Reflets dans l'eauHALF PRICE$40 $20with all my Piano Ninja Tricks for fingers and feetGrab it here at 50% off...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Piano in PJs? Yep Reader, I recorded yesterday's podcast episode in my music PJs. (Next week, I'll be back in my Ninja costume.) It was nighttime and it felt appropriate playing the Satie GymnopΓ©die No. 1 in my PJs, while demonstrating Piano Ninja Tricks in it. Quick Reflex Motion (episode 3) combined with pressing each note or chord slowly for complete control of the soft dynamics. Watch on YouTube here. π Day 7 of LISMAS Video Tutorial of Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 HALF PRICE$40 $20with all...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader! The invitation said "A Toast to Joan Fontaine", formal attire. πThe address was her historic home in Carmel. The π views were breathtaking, but what caught my eye when I walked in was the grand piano. The keys were a magnet to my fingers and before I knew it I was playing. π Day 6 of LISMAS VIDEOS OF MY IMPROMPTU PERFORMANCE TO ENJOY AT ZERO COST YouTube here Instagram here (comments under the videos appreciated)___________________________________ π Check out all the previous...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader! I can't think of anything that sets you up for success faster than easy, efficient piano fingering. ππ€ In 2023, I gave three Piano Ninja Fingering Masterclasses. They're all available to you at no cost until Christmas Eve. π Day 5 of LISMAS 3 Piano Ninja Fingering MasterclassesZERO COSTGrab them here ==>>___________________________________ π Check out all the previous LISmas here. Discounts and freebies available until Christmas Eve. See you tomorrow for another LISmas goodie! If...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader! Wanna know what I was listening to an hour before my performance on Friday ? Nope, not Rubinstein playing Chopin's C minor Nocturne. π
βοΈ It was my own audio recording of a Guided Visualization to help me perform with focus and ease. π Day 4 of LISMAS is a Guided Visualization to help you perform with confidence, joy and ease. You got this! HALF PRICE$20 $10 Grab it now at half price here.___________________________________ π Check out all the previous LISmas here. Discounts and...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader! 2023 started off with my reel of Chopin's Revolutionary Etude going viral on Instagram. πΉ π₯³ It currently has 200,000 views on Instagram. Watch hereOr watch a video of it recorded in full in 2022 on YouTube. I recorded a video tutorial, with all the Piano Ninja Tricks that help you learn the Revolutionary Etude and play it with ease. Whether you currently play Chopin's Etude Op. 10 No. 12, or you plan to learn it in the future, this will be a very helpful way for you to learn it in...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader! I had the honor of performing a noontime concert for one and two hands yesterday in Santa Cruz, CA. π + π π€ Watch an excerpt of the ending that brought an instant standing ovation. Watch on YouTubeWatch on Instagram PROGRAM πΉ β& π€²Bach / Siloti Prelude in B minor Bach / Brahms Chaconne (arranged by Brahms for Left Hand)Chopin Nocturne in C minor Op. 48 No. 1Chopin / Godowsky Etude Op. 25 No. 1 in A flat Major βAeolian Harpβ Chopin Etudes Op. 25 No. 2 in F minor Op. 10 No. 12 in C...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader! My family nickname growing up was "Lis" (pronounced Lees). It still brings me the warm fuzzies when Steve, Pam or Gail call me Lis.πI'm ready to spread that love with youβ£οΈ π₯³ π Happy 8 DAYS OF LISMAS πΉand 8th day of Chanukah π Get all the Lis-sentials you need to help you or a piano playing loved one reach your 2024 piano goals. Discounts will range from ABSOLUTELY FREE (as a thank you for being an email subscriber) to οΌ20 and β¬οΈ Today is Day One of Lismas and my gift to you is my...
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