Welcome From the Tinturins

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The Tinturin Music Studio

...welcomes you to our newly updated website. Our goal is to keep you informed and supplied with the latest information, links, tools and music to enhance your music appreciation. We invite you to check in regularly to get the latest updates on studio activities, events, practice tips, and news. Also, please visit our blog to participate in an open communication with other students, musicians, and parents, as well as our instructors.

Our Mission

To provide our students with the pinnacle of artistic training and professionalism. To prepare those interested in careers in music, as well as those seeking a simple enjoyment through enhanced understanding of music, guided listening and improved abilities to play an instrument.

 

Notes from Glenn

USC 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 Noëlle

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…

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Notes from Lenny

Loose 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...

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