Playing Piano Up A Hill?

Posted by Caleb on Aug 5, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Two of my favorite things in the world are playing piano and running long distances. While this duo of activities may seem to be very different, I’ve often been amazed by how much I’ve learned about each one from the other. In light of the fact that I was a musician many years before becoming a runner, I learned many of the skills and techniques vital to successful distance running...
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Still Here

Posted by Caleb on Aug 5, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Hey everyone, here is an article that was sent out to my mailing list through Studio C’s newsletter, Keys to Succes. It was sent a couple of months ago, as you can tell by the subject matter, but I thought it would be worth posting here. All of my students receive our great newsletter. Just one more way Studio C is commited to bringing value to you in music and in life!   On May 2nd,...
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YouTube For Pianists

Posted by Caleb on Nov 30, 2010 in Blog | 0 comments Here’s a tip I would love to share with my wonderful students and site visitors alike: If you’re looking for a phenomenal resource when it comes to preparing for a difficult piece, look no further than YouTube. I know it may sound silly, but you will learn more about interpretation of the great masterworks than you might think possible – all from the comfort of your own little...
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Thoughts On Growth

Posted by Caleb on Nov 29, 2010 in Blog | 0 comments I remember as a young boy how exciting it was to have my parents measure my height. As I would assume most young people feel, the desire to be taller was quite strong. It was almost like a test — “Alright, stand up straight against the wall,” they would say. I would stretch and strain to get every last possible milimeter out of my little frame. If the measurements showed a...
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