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