Piano Magazine

Know Your Composer

The life of Chopin (and autographed piano)

The Chopin Foundation of the United States has in its possession a rare and unique item: a Pleyel piano with the autograph of Frederic Chopin. This well-travelled piano has touched many lives and resided in multiple countries, not unlike the man who signed it. Beginnings Frederic Chopin remained somewhat of

Music Education

What jazz contributes to the classical pianist

There is a long tradition of teaching quality classical piano in Canada. There are also a myriad of support systems to teach theory and written scores in a variety of contemporary styles. Then there’s jazz. Some teachers like it and some don’t. Others don’t feel knowledgeable enough

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