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Five Facts About the Piano Every Player Should Know

by Doug Hanvey | July 17, 2021 | General

“Piano” Is Just a Nickname The first and original name of the piano was gravicembalo col piano e forte, roughly translating to “soft and loud keyboard instrument.” Unlike its predecessor …Share...

Enhancing Musical Creativity with Meditation

by Doug Hanvey | May 15, 2021 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano

As a music teacher, and former instructor of an undergraduate class on mindfulness meditation (at Indiana University Bloomington from 2007 to 2014), I am fascinated by the many possible applications …Share...

Don’t Play This Piece Fast (Maple Leaf Rag)

by Doug Hanvey | March 20, 2021 | Music Appreciation & Analysis

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The Father of Stride Piano

by Doug Hanvey | January 17, 2021 | Music Appreciation & Analysis

James P. Johnson (1894-1955) was the leading pioneer of the exciting and influential stride piano style. Born in New Jersey, his proximity to New York allowed a young Johnson the …Share...

The Chord Play Series (Review)

by Doug Hanvey | November 21, 2020 | Teaching Piano

The world of music education lost a shining star in 2019 when pianist, educator and author Forrest Kinney passed away after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer.…Share...
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