Roller Coaster Riders and Classical Music Concert Goers
Hello there, how are you? I can't believe it's been several weeks since my Christmas vacation in Orlando. One of the most memorable parts of the vacation is definitely the roller coaster…
Read morePlaying with a Crooked Ping Pong Ball and Practicing on a Crappy Piano
Today, I had a great opportunity of playing ping-pong in the headquarter of an American enterprise.
Apparently not every ball can make its way into such an…
Read moreThoughts on the Flow State and Life
What is flow state in terms of technique in music making?
Today I was practicing this passage from Vallee d’Obermann by Franz Liszt. Something about what my body was doing in this passage…
Read moreA Delicious Crab Dinner, a Lucky Musician
A week ago, I went back to my hometown in China. Ningbo, a harbor city famous for its glorious seafood selection. Crabs are a staple on our table --- fresh crabs boiled in…
Read moreEn Route to Performance: Perfection and Professionalism
Recently, I attended the Rebecca Pennys Piano Festival in Tampa, a three-week intensive program focusing solely on developing the skills and careers of pianists. The festival culminates in a student showcase concert where…
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