Let’s Reevaluate Music as a Social Resource
Music is not a commodity or luxury — it is our humanity, as integral to our social and individual well-being as laughter, meals and exercise.
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Life of a Pianist
Music to Warm Up Your Holidays.
I imagine this year’s holidays to be without the traditional gatherings for many. I encourage you to rely on the power of music, to keep you company, to bring back good memories and to keep your hearts warm. I will keep on doing my part to making music available.
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To Lend Your Ears
I will present for a benefit concert. It is for Restorative Justice Initiative, a non-profit organization based in NY. I will talk about the importance of listening and play some music.
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HOW, instead of WHY.
According to neuroscience, you cannot wait for motivations to come to you. You have to start whatever you want to be motivated to do. Starting is your responsibility. Motivation kicks in after you start. When I really wonder if I really have to practice today too, I put a timer on for twenty minutes and tell myself, I can take a break, or even a day off, if I still wanted to after twenty minutes. Usually, by the time the timer comes on, I want to keep on going. Let’s not ask “WHY” we do what we have committed ourselves to doing, but “HOW” to keep on going, when it feels difficult.
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A Few Facts to Enhance your Enjoyment of the “Goldberg” Variations
…why did Bach write this massive work? Simply put, Bach probably wrote it for God. A devout Lutheran, he often wrote either of the followings in his manuscripts.S.D.G = Soli deo Gloria (for God’s glory alone)
J.N.J = In Nomine Jesu (In the name of Jesus)
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