Robert Estrin gives interesting lessons on various aspects of the piano, its history, and music in general.
From LivingPianos. FULL ARTICLE: https://livingpianos.com/why-the-moonlight-sonata-makes-people-cry/ Welcome to LivingPianos.com. I’m Robert Estrin. Today I’m going to share five techniques for playing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. I’m not talking about the furious last movement, but the beautiful, subtle first movement. There’s a lot more to this movement than you might think. Many people assume this movement is easy,…
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From LivingPianos. Welcome to LivingPianos.com. I’m Robert Estrin. Today we’re talking about why it’s so important to practice your scales and arpeggios in four octaves. You might think playing scales is just the same thing over and over again. If you can play them in one octave, can’t you just repeat that pattern in another…
From LivingPianos. Welcome to LivingPianos.com. I’m Robert Estrin. Today we’re going to explore some of the groundbreaking composers who revolutionized classical piano music. Now, this could easily be a ten-week course or span an entire semester. There are so many important figures, but I’ll focus on a few of the most influential composers who opened…
From LivingPianos. We are pleased to present a true piece of American piano history: a 1927 Steinway Model M Grand Piano from the renowned "Golden Era" of Steinway craftsmanship. Built in New York, this instrument embodies the rich, warm tone and responsive touch that has made the Model M a favorite for both homes and…
From LivingPianos. https://livingpianos.com/how-to-identify-notes-by-ear/ Welcome to LivingPianos.com. I’m Robert Estrin. Did you ever want to be able to know what notes you’re hearing? And have you wondered how some people are able to play by ear? Well, today you’re going to learn how to identify notes by ear with a simple and effective technique that can…
From LivingPianos. Full Article: https://livingpianos.com/how-to-change-your-piano-playing-and-your-life/ Today, I’m going to show you how you can change your piano playing and your life. You may have heard the old saying: "One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." There’s real truth to that. In piano playing, just like in…