Piano Ninja Tricks
The Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast is the show for adult classical pianists wanting to play the classical music of their dreams with joy and ease.
Meet your host, Juilliard alum and Piano Ninja, Lisa Spector. She's sharing her treasured tricks honed through years of study with legendary mentors Earl Wild, Leon Fleisher, John Perry and Lillian Kallir.
But here's the remarkable part: Lisa's journey to piano mastery was interrupted after an unexpected fall led to seven complicated right-hand fractures, resulting in four surgeries over several years and a medical professional telling her she'd never play piano again. Her resilience and unique insights will inspire you.
If you're a classical pianist yearning to practice less and play more, you've found your musical oasis.
Dropped every Thursday. Season 2 starts October 24, 2024.
Tune in, and you'll soon discover your inner Piano Ninja!
Piano Ninja Tricks
Beethoven, Trills and Quick Reflexes: Holiday Harmony In Less than 20 Minutes a Day
In this milestone 50th episode, I share practical Piano Ninja tips to help you make major progress with minimal practice during the holiday season. 🎹
We’re halfway through the free Holiday Harmony Challenge, but there’s still time to join! These quick, 2-minute daily audio prompts will guide you through stress-free and efficient practice habits. Plus, I celebrate Beethoven’s 254th birthday with a mini-performance and a behind-the-scenes look at my favorite Ninja tricks for mastering tricky passages.
Highlights:
🎄 Holiday Harmony Challenge details (sign up here: https://lisaspector.com/harmony)
🎶 Tips for practicing away from the piano
🎹 Quick reflex motion, cyclical rhythm, and clean staccato techniques
🎵 Why crescendos can transform your trills
Let’s celebrate this milestone episode by taking your playing to the next level—while keeping the holidays harmonious and joyful!
Music opening and closing played by Lisa Spector
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