The Tinturin
Music Studio
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An Important Message to Piano Owners During my career as a pianist, I have had the opportunity to perform on many different pianos of all kinds. Some were beautiful concert pianos and some were potentially fine instruments, while others were badly in need of repair. They were all, however, in need of regular professional care. When inquiring about the maintenance of these instruments, I have had a similar response from their owners and from many of my own students as well. They may tell me it hasn’t been tuned for several years, or not at all since they…Read more... |
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Notes from GlennUSC Thornton School of Music Classical Guitar Upcoming Events Dear Friends of the USC Thornton Classical Guitar Program,The 2010-2011 year was bittersweet for us as we celebrated the astonishing life of our longtime chairman, James Smith, and began a new page in the story of our department and school. This Fall we welcomed a wonderful new…Read more... |
Notes from NoëlleWhat Makes a Good Teacher? What makes a good teacher? A college education, a pleasant manner, skill and patience are some of the considerations. There are three items that are so important, they should not be overlooked: Knowledge – You…Read more... |
Notes from LennyLoose Wrists Sink Ships Loose wrists are one of the most misunderstood attributes associated to playing the piano. On the contrary, when performing you need to be in complete control of your forearms, which of course include your wrists. I was taught this by Keuorilisky, who fingered for Horowitz on occasion, and…Read more... |