KINTSUGI WISDOM FOR PIANISTS/CRAFTING BRILLIANCE FROM MISTAKES
In addition to its esoteric significance, Kintsugi embodies a profound spiritual lesson—the interconnectedness of all things.
Walter
May 30, 20242 min read
REUNION WITH BACH...
... the idea of willingly spending hours grappling with the intricacies of Bach's compositions.
Walter
May 11, 20242 min read
ABOUT HANDS AND FINGERS
The fingertips are a treasury of sensation. Their nerve endings are so numerous that they can distinguish between the finest textures and th
Walter
May 11, 20242 min read
METAPHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS IN BACH'S WTC: A FUGUE PERPECTIVE
Delving into the metaphysical and spiritual aspects of Johann Sebastian Bach's fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier is a fascinating...
Walter
May 6, 20242 min read
THE LESSONS OF "ZEN & THE ART OF ARCHERY" APPLIED TO "THE ART OF PIANO PRACTICING"
“Zen and the Art of Archery”, written by Eugen Herrigel, a German philosopher and professor, was first published in 1948. The book narrates
Walter
May 6, 20244 min read
THE "GUIDE-MAINS" AND IT'S DANGERS...
It is crucial to illuminate the transformative power of movement retraining in conquering injuries like tendonitis among pianists. This...
Walter
May 5, 20242 min read
BACH AND INTEGERS...
Goldberg Variations. Working through the 16th. var., titled "Ouverture", I felt something was "off" in this variation. It was a very...
Walter
May 5, 20241 min read
TIMBRE & TOUCH...
Understanding 'Timbre' is crucial as it allows us to appreciate the nuances of piano playing. It can be grasped through three key aspects: t
Walter
May 5, 20242 min read
A ZEN JOURNEY WITH SCHUMANN AND..
During one sweltering and humid summer, I conducted a piano workshop for a group of dedicated students.
Walter
May 3, 20243 min read