In order to decide how to make my musical activity more socially relevant and directly impactful, I need enough perspective to see what/where the needs are, independent of traditional performance practice and preconceived notions. Having been single-minded in my pursuit of a solo career for the first three decades of my life, I know that […]
My Hopes and Dreams. Read More »
This is an English translation of an article published in Nikkan San on Sep 19, 2019, as a part of my column, “The Way of the Pianist. 「How many hours do you practice a day?」is one of the questions I get asked often. When a parent is asking in front of their children, obviously trying to encourage
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I spent 7 years of my life in Houston between 2012-2017. Of course, I have lots of memories and friends here. It’s one of my many homes I feel lucky to have around the globe. A few hours after my flight landed, I was at Bistecca. It is an Italian restaurant with a baby grand
A Day-off in Houston. Read More »
Home for one day. Just before midnight last night, I came home from Seattle having facilitated Dr. Pianist’s Team Building and Leadership Workshop in Seattle that afternoon. Tomorrow morning, I am flying to Houston. I like the airports and the planes. I like watching people in transit. I like being in the air, suspended between
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I got up at 5:30AM this morning. I showered, packed, took care of things around the house. I devoted an hour to practicing between 7-8. I like practicing in the morning, even just for a little tiny bit. I feel like my brain continues to work on the work I started in the morning, throughout