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Learn Piano: A Personal Practice

Cynthia Ali
Piano Practice
Piano Learning
Cynthia Ali Studios
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Piano
Piano Journal
Self-Encouragement
Personal Growth
Negative Self-Talk
Motivation
Debussy
Bach
Community Support
Piano Maintenance
Musical Literacy
Patience
Mozart's Minuet
Momentum
The Little Shepherd
Inspiration In Music

This podcast is about learning to play the piano. The focus is on how to help you develop a personal practice that you love. Piano playing can bring so much enjoyment into your life.

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This finale brings the entire season together. We revisit each episode from September to December and show how every skill builds toward a single arc of musical fluency. From listening, to audiation, to recognition, to reading, to playing by ear, imp... more

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the art of arranging music. Explaining how to take a piece you love and shape it into something that fits your hands, your skill level, and your personal musical voice. I’ll share the story of how I first dis... more

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In this episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, the host explores the art of transposition, changing a song’s key so it better fits the player, singer, or instrument. The episode explains how transposing helps musicians play in tune with others,... more

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In this episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, I explore the skill of transcribing, the process of turning sound into written music. I share a personal story of remembering my grandpa playing “It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More” and how I transformed ... more

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In this episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, you’ll explore improvisation as the natural next step after playing by ear. Improvisation is not about perfection but expression, t’s about permission to explore sound freely and have a conversatio... more

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In this second episode of a three-part Piano Lounge conversation, I sit down with Dr. Sara Langmead to explore the real, behind-the-scenes life of a modern pianist, teacher, and mother. Sara reflects on the many seasons of her musical life, from rais... more

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In this episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, we explore the fascinating skill of playing by ear—the bridge between what you hear and what you play. Some pianists seem born with it, effortlessly recreating songs without sheet music, while othe... more

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In this episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, we explore the art of sight-reading—one of the most valuable (and often overlooked) skills in piano playing. You’ll learn how to approach a new piece with confidence by scanning the key signature, ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sara Langmead
Teaching artist in piano at McPhail Center for Music
McPhail Center for Music
Episode: 🎹🎙️S4: B1 - Part 1: Conversations in the Piano Lounge with Dr. Sara Langmead
Jim Freski
Guest sharing his early experiences with piano and classical music
Episode: 🎹🎙️ SSI: E8 What Music Filled Your Summer? Reflections
Monica Tomasku-Road
A talented pianist from Norway
Episode: 🎹🎙️SS1 E6 A Day in the Life of a Pianist
Dr. Shannon Whetstein Sadler
Assistant professor at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: 🎹🎙️SS1 E6 A Day in the Life of a Pianist
Jim Freschi
Piano student of Cynthia Ali, sharing his journey of learning piano
Episode: 🎹🎙️SS1: E4 Conversations in the Piano Lounge with Guest Jim Freschi
Jim Freske
Piano student who discusses overcoming physical hurdles in piano practice
Episode: 🎹 S2: E10 Do You Have a Physical Hindrance That Prevents You from Playing Piano?

Host

Cynthia Ali
Host of discussions focused on music education, piano practice, and personal growth in musicianship. Cynthia shares her insights and experiences as a teaching artist.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Inspiring 😊

    Enjoyed this! What a helpful idea for adults and children alike. Many thanks!

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    sossity1975
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners find the content inspiring and helpful, particularly for both adults and children learning piano. Many express gratitude for the practical tips and encouragement shared throughout the sessions. The overall tone is very positive, highlighting the effectiveness of discussions in enhancing their musical journeys.

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🎹🎙️ SSI: E8 What Music Filled Your Summer? Reflections
Q: What gave you interest in picking a piano as an adult?
Jim expressed a desire to play the piano from early childhood but was initially focused on drums and guitar before returning to piano.
🎹🎙️ SSI: E8 What Music Filled Your Summer? Reflections
Q: Could you explain to us what kind of piano you have, like some pros and cons about it?
Jim explained that he has a Yamaha P45, which has a weighted keyboard and is a basic electric piano without many features.
🎹🎙️SS1: E4 Conversations in the Piano Lounge with Guest Jim Freschi
Q: Can you explain why you would have chosen to have that piano over an acoustic?
Jim states that it's more affordable, easier to maintain, and suitable for Minnesota's weather conditions.
🎹🎙️SS1: E4 Conversations in the Piano Lounge with Guest Jim Freschi
Q: What are some of the challenges you have?
Jim discusses the challenge of not knowing how to read music and how that has been an obstacle he's still overcoming.
🎹🎙️SS1: E5 More Conversations in the Piano Lounge - Guest Jim Freschi - Part Two
Q: What was your favorite recital?
His favorite recital was at the Landmark Center because of the elegant setting and his performance went well.

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Recent guests on Learn Piano: A Personal Practice include:

1. Dr. Sara Langmead
2. Jim Freski
3. Monica Tomasku-Road
4. Dr. Shannon Whetstein Sadler
5. Jim Freschi
6. Jim Freske

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