Touch, Tone and 10,000 Components

Touch, Tone and 10,000 Components

As a member of the Piano Technicians Guild, I have attended and presented at many piano technical seminars.  The number 10,000 often comes up as an approximate number of parts in a modern piano.  At the C F Theodore Steinway Music Academy in New York, I...
The Historical Context of Music

The Historical Context of Music

The online or virtual lesson experience offers different challenges from the previously more common in person lesson.  For one thing, it is important to stay engaged with the student, which is the responsibility of the teacher. I have enjoyed learning more about...
1927 Mason & Hamlin A4, #36369

1927 Mason & Hamlin A4, #36369

I begin every day by switching on the retro-radio in my kitchen and enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee.  This is a nice way to start things off.  Soon after I will exercise a bit and begin what I hope will be a busy day.  Now, however, I am still...