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Learn Piano: A Personal Practice

Cynthia Ali
Piano
Piano Practice
Cynthia Ali Studios
Piano Learning
Music
Intervals
Bach
Piano Playing
Audiation
Music Education
Breath In Music
Chopin
Improvisation
Articulation
Dynamics In Music
Dynamics
Beethoven
Emotional Expression
Tempo
The Art Of Practicing

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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In Season 6, Episode 4 of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, “Tending to Piano Practice: What Happens After You Sit Down?”, we continue exploring the connection between caring for flowers and developing meaningful piano practice. While discipline brin... more

In this episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice,I welcome Steven Seidenberg, a poet, philosopher, writer, photographer, andmusician whose creative work spans several artistic disciplines. We explorehis latest book, Coda, along with his photograph... more

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This episode explores the relationship between discipline and effective piano practice, using the daily care of summer flowers as a metaphor for tending musical growth. Discipline is what helps us return to the piano consistently, even on days when m... more

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This episode explores how passion and purpose work together to sustain piano practice. A piano student's comment about their participation on a volleyball team sparked the thought of how much I love playing volleyball. I reflect on how passion made m... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sara Langmead
A musician who balances family life and work with piano performing and teaching
Episode: 🎹🎙️ S4:E12: A Season Wrap Up and a Look Ahead to 2026
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?

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Cynthia Ali
Host and creator with focus on Learn Piano: A Personal Practice; produces and presents educational piano content.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Inspiring 😊

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

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    sossity1975
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience notes how practical and inspiring the guidance can be for building a personal piano routine.
Many comments highlight the show's calm, encouraging teaching style.
Feedback often mentions feeling motivated to practice with intention and curiosity.
Listeners appreciate storytelling that ties technique to real-life playing.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

🎹🎙️S4: B3 - Part 3: Conversations in the Piano Lounge with Dr. Sara Langmead
Q: Where do you find those?
You go to IMSLP. Most of them, right, are on that database.
🎹🎙️S4: B3 - Part 3: Conversations in the Piano Lounge with Dr. Sara Langmead
Q: Did you find any hidden gems in there that surprised you?
Yes, I have fallen in love with all of the French Impressionist composers, especially Melanie Bonny, Edwige Créthia, and Cecile Chaminade.
🎹🎙️ 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.

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A thoughtful, education-forward show that helps pianists build a personal, enjoyable practice. Episodes blend storytelling with concrete technique—covering artistic interpretation, repertoire selection, performance mindset, and how to connect music to daily life. The host emphasizes personal resonance, embodiment, and practical steps for developing a distinctive piano voice, making it useful for players at all levels who want to move beyond technique to expressive, meaningful practice.

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

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