17 Jun

I had to list some of my favorite songs for Father's Day too— maybe you'll pick one to figure out on the keys! Do you have any favorites you want to add to the list? Share them in the comments below!...

19 Apr

I’ve gotten this question a handful of times, and with how much folks are leaning into spring cleaning lately, I think this is a great time to answer it!If you have an acoustic piano, I always recommend using a soft cloth or feather duster. These...

24 Mar

This is a question I’ve gotten a handful of times since my days at PBS— and let me tell you, I have a whole list! I picked a few of my favorites to share with you in this post (they're my favorites both because of...

15 Feb

“My mission has always been to bring the joy of creating anywhere I could”— Chick Corea, February 2021On February 9th the music world lost an icon nobody could measure up to—Chick Corea, Downbeat Hall of Famer and NEA Jazz Master, died of a rare form...

08 Jan

If you were left struggling during quarantine, you’re not alone. The CDC reported a significant growth in the number of people who reported feelings of anxiety and depression between April and June of 2020, compared to the same time period in 2019. Younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities,...

08 Jan

Being a good note reader is not a requirement to becoming a good piano player.If you want to become a concert pianist and play concerts with symphony orchestras for a living, you probably need to learn how to read music. But assuming your interest lies...

28 Dec

There’s a lot of adjectives we could use to describe this year’s events… but I like to use songs to express my thoughts and feelings. Here are a few songs I’ll be working on to say a proper goodbye to 2020. Feel free to comment...