BEETHOVEN SONATA NO. 23, OP.57, APPASSIONATA CORNERSTONE LESSON BEETHOVEN The composer himself described this composition Appassionata as one of the best he ever wrote, and it is no doubt the most celebrated of Beethoven’s piano sonatas; the 1st movement, reporting...
Why Paganini Is Popular At Violin CompetitionsIf you're a musician, then more likely than not, you've heard of Niccolò Paganini. For sure you've played it at a violin competition! Let's dive a little more into the complexity of his music. We start with a little bit of...
Why Online Music Lessons Are So Effective With the dawn of the internet, there is now a decades-old argument as to whether or not learning an instrument or piece of music online is better, or if musicians should simply stick with the old-fashioned in-person approach....
EXPLORE the ACADEMY Miriam Fried's Bach Solos VIDEO SERIES Not a MASTER MEMBER yet? Check our PLANS Modern versus Baroque Violin Bow Miriam Fried is a Master Teacher of the violin, and in our excerpt video (which you can find here), she explains that there are a few...
RAVEL TZIGANE CORNERSTONE LESSON RAVEL Professor Hagai Shaham explains the many topics of this genial composition, showing the parts which mostly express the typical Hungarian romantic style. He teaches how to achieve the proper expression of the piece, which is very...
RACHMANINOFF PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 IN C MINOR, OP.18, 1ST MOV CORNERSTONE LESSON RACHMANINOFF One of Rachmaninoff's most enduringly popular pieces is his Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18. This Masterclass and cornerstone lesson also contain most teachings about...
