Lately I feel particularly overwhelmed by what is going on in this world, and I am sure many of you feel the same at times. I can try to relax, watch TV, do something to distract my mind, or do nothing. But I find the best way for me to really feel more at ease… Continue reading Music Healing
I think sometimes I think too much when I am at the piano, especially when I want to compose something new – I have a lot of expectation – and then the question goes, “what if I don’t have any new ideas?” . It has deterred me from even going to the piano lately. Finally,… Continue reading Enjoy Piano Playing
A lot of adult piano beginners try their hands at the piano these days by watching YouTube videos. It’s great to enjoy learning on your own: you can take as much time as you need, whenever you want, at the convenience at your own home. While it’s encouraging to see that many want to pick… Continue reading A few tips for adult piano beginners
Such a sad day to learn about the passing of Maestro Ennio Morricone. His music has such a transcendent quality and adds so much to the movies.. This Love Theme is from one of my most favorite movies ever, Cinema Paradiso. Simply beautiful… Riposa in pace, Maestro.
(Photo shows a decoration plate I brought all the way from Taiwan to Hong Kong to now the States. It says “action is the beginning of a dream”) Ten years ago, I didn’t think anyone wanted to read what I wrote. Today, I have an online music learning platform helping piano students and teachers all… Continue reading Action is the Beginning of a Dream
I think it’s important to have a student progress report on a regular basis, so that students and parents know how they’re doing with the piano lessons. I’m always pleasantly surprised to see how far students have come along and how much they have learnt, at the same time enjoying their playing and lessons with me!
I made up a fun version of happy birthday song after I was teaching a student the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams (also from the movie “Minion”). I wish every June birthday star a very happy birthday/month!
Chopin’s piano music is classically beautiful – here is a Waltz in A minor, B.150, Op. Posth. Enjoy!
This is a little beautiful piano piece “Chaconne” by Yiruma. Enjoy!