PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE


PURIFICATION AND THE RETURN TO TRUE PIANO PLAYING
There comes a turning point in a pianist’s life when the familiar paths no longer carry the soul forward. Techniques that once felt reliable begin to grow heavy. Ambition loses its sharpness. Even the proudest repertoire becomes a mirror rather than a stage. At such moments, the art calls for purification. Not as a punishment, but as a return. A return to the source where sound is born, to the place in the heart that knows the difference between skill and truth. Purifying one

Walter
Nov 15, 20253 min read


Let the Child Breathe: A Call for Pedagogical Responsibility in Repertoire Selection
A Call for Pedagogical Responsibility in Repertoire Selection.A reflection on formative forces, artistic becoming, and the duty of the teacher

Walter
Oct 28, 20254 min read


The Invisible Ladder – Consciousness and the Art of Piano Teaching from Age 6 to 18
There is a ladder within the child, not one made of rungs or rails, but one composed of ever-changing forms of awareness, subtle inner moods, and shifting balances of will, feeling, and thought. Each phase in the child's becoming, from the tender age of six to the threshold of adulthood at eighteen, presents a unique gesture of soul life. To ignore these metamorphoses is to teach blindly. To recognise them and guide them wisely is to teach in harmony with human nature itself.

Walter
Aug 16, 20256 min read


The Inner Craft of a Piano Teacher
There are teachers, and then there are those who teach. The difference is not semantic. One wears the role like a jacket, and the other...

Walter
Jul 17, 20255 min read


IMITATION AS A SACRED GESTURE: PIANO TEACHING AS A PATH OF CONSCIOUS BECOMING
In raising children, we are reminded of a sacred truth that the young learn not through instruction alone but through profound, often...

Walter
Mar 27, 20255 min read


THE ART OF PIANO PLAYING AS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A SOULFUL PATH THROUGH BREATH, WILL AND IMAGINATION
The journey of piano playing, whether in youth or later stages, is far more than the acquisition of technical ability or the faithful...

Walter
Mar 21, 20254 min read


THE NATURE OF THE PIANIST
Like any human being, the pianist is a complex, multifaceted entity. The mind is a labyrinthine application of our senses, and the pianist's

Walter
Jan 14, 20254 min read


THE DANGERS OF FORCING YOUNG CHILDREN TO STUDY OVERLY COMPLICATED PIANO REPERTOIRE
Piano study can potentially enrich a child’s development when approached thoughtfully, however, when young children are pressured to study .

Walter
Dec 16, 20244 min read


PIANO PEDAGOGY AND MORALITY: REFLECTIONS OF A PIANO TEACHER.
As a piano teacher, my primary task is to nurture technical skills, artistic expression, and my students' moral and emotional growth....

Walter
Dec 4, 20244 min read


MAPPING THE LONG FLEXORS
To localize the long flexors through kinesthetic awareness, you’ll want to isolate and feel the specific muscles involved in finger...

Walter
Nov 8, 20242 min read


MIND OVER MATTER: THE POWER OF MENTAL PRACTICE FOR PIANISTS
Mental preparation is the transformative force that connects technical insights with expressive depth. As an advanced pianist, you're...

Walter
Nov 8, 20243 min read


(2)UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE PAIN
Pain can have emotional roots, such as stress, anger, frustration, or perfectionism, which musicians commonly experience. To address...

Walter
Oct 2, 20245 min read


(1) UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: A MIND-BODY PERSPECTIVE WITH INSIGHTS FROM TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Understanding Injuries and Tendonitis in Pianists: A Mind-Body Perspective with Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Walter
Oct 2, 20243 min read


THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF BELA BARTOK'S MIKROKOSMOS VOL. I-VI (PART I)
Béla Bartók, a towering figure in 20th-century music, left an enduring legacy through his groundbreaking compositions and pedagogical...

Walter
Jul 28, 20242 min read


THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF BELA BARTOK'S MIKROKOSMOS VOL.I-VI (PART II)
A Mikrokosmic Foundation: Building Pianistic Proficiency As a piano teacher, I have found Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos to be an...

Walter
Jul 24, 20243 min read


THE SILENT DIALOGUE: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPOSER AND PERFORMER
As I sit at the piano, ready to play, I feel the weight of a great responsibility. Each note and chord carries the composer's essence,...

Walter
Jul 19, 20242 min read


FROM MY NOTEBOOK(1):WORK AND PLAY
It is necessary to allow the work to penetrate you before beginning without impatience. Otherwise, you may discover inadvertences forty...

Walter
Jul 17, 20243 min read


PROBLEMS WITH FINGER, HAND AND ARM CONTROL IN PIANO PLAYING
Our understanding of the complex muscle control of rapid hand and finger movements is still in infancy. The forearm and hand region...

Walter
Jul 4, 20242 min read


THE FACULTIES OF PIANO PRACTICE
When discussing the process of piano practising, it is essential to recognize the various faculties involved in developing proficiency....

Walter
Jul 4, 20242 min read


COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN PIANO PERFORMANCE
Cognitive psychology in the context of piano performance is a fascinating and intricate area of research.

Walter
Jul 2, 20242 min read


HANDS AND FINGERS
Due to the upright nature of humans and the liberation of their hands from the ground,

Walter
Jul 1, 20242 min read


(1) FROM FINGERS TO MIND: THE SCIENCE BEYOND PIANO TECHNIQUE
Piano playing, a beautiful fusion of artistry and technical proficiency, requires a deep understanding of human physiology,

Walter
Jun 30, 20243 min read


THE INFLUENCE OF QIGONG ON PIANO PLAYING: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE THROUGH ANCIENT PRACTICE (1)
Qigong, a centuries-old Chinese practice integrating physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention, has gained worldwide...

Walter
Jun 25, 20244 min read


CHOPIN'S ETUDE OPUS 25 NR.3 | STUDY STRATEGY
Chopin's Etude Op., 25 No. 3 in F Major, presents pianists with a unique set of challenges, but it offers a wealth of benefits that...

Walter
Jun 14, 20243 min read
