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  • Best Podcasts for Pianists, Creatives, and Music Lovers

    August 11, 2025
    Artist Growth, Career Development, Film Music, Film Scores, Freelance Musician, Independent Music, Music Analysis, Music and Emotion, Music Business, Music Career, Music Education, Music Income, Music Industry, Music Promotion, Music Psychology, Music Science, Music Storytelling, Music Strategy, Music Theory, Musician Wellness, Musicianship, Networking, Performance, Pianist Mindset, Piano, Piano Inspiration, Pop Culture Music, Practice Tips
    best music podcasts, classical music podcasts, composer podcasts, creative inspiration podcasts, creative podcasts for musicians, film score podcasts, indie musician tips, motivation for musicians, music business podcasts, music education podcasts, podcasts for creatives, podcasts for pianists, soundtrack podcasts

    I’m a huge fan of podcasts. I’ve got one for every mood, topic and occasion. Whether I’m cooking dinner, driving to a gig, or going for a walk — I love to learn new things and get inspired. Over the years, I’ve found a handful of podcasts that keep me motivated as a pianist, feed

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  • Staying Motivated: How to Keep Practicing When You Feel Stuck

    June 28, 2025
    Artist Growth, Career Development, Music and Emotion, Music Career, Music Education, Music Psychology, Musician Wellness, Performance, Pianist Mindset, Piano, Piano Inspiration, Piano Practice, Piano Technique, Practice Tips
    daily practice habits, how to keep practicing piano, how to stay motivated to practice music, music motivation, music practice rut, music progress tips, musician mindset, overcoming music burnout, piano practice motivation, practice tips for musicians

    We’ve all been there. You sit at your instrument, open your sheet music or pull up your practice app… and then just stare. Nothing flows. Nothing feels exciting. You play the same passage 47 times and it still sounds meh. You’re not alone — plateaus in practice are completely normal, whether you’re a beginner or

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  • Musicality explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Expression

    June 7, 2025
    Artist Growth, Aural Skills, Career Development, Collaborative Pianist, Ear Training, Music Analysis, Music and Emotion, Music Career, Music Education, Music Psychology, Music Science, Music Storytelling, Music Strategy, Music Theory, Musicianship, Performance, Pianist Mindset, Piano, Piano Inspiration, Piano Practice, Piano Technique, Practice Tips
    expressive piano playing, how to improve musicality, how to play piano musically, music expression skills, music performance tips, musical expression, musicality for pianists, piano artistry, piano emotional playing, piano interpretation tips, piano performance tips

    “But how do I play it musically?” If you’ve ever asked your teacher that question – or been that teacher – you know how slippery musicality can feel. It’s not just about playing the right notes, or even playing them well. It’s about making music speak – telling a story through sound, communicating emotion through

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  • How to Produce Your Own Piano Concert – A Step-by-Step Guide

    May 31, 2025
    Artist Growth, Branding, Career Development, Digital Marketing, Freelance Musician, Gig Booking, Independent Music, Marketing, Music Business, Music Career, Music Income, Music Industry, Music Promotion, Music Strategy, Networking, Performance, Pianist Mindset, Piano, Piano Inspiration, Pop Culture Music
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    So, you want to produce your own piano concert? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or taking the leap for the first time, putting on your own show is both exciting and overwhelming. I’ve been there—learning everything from scratch, making plenty of mistakes, and eventually, turning my concerts into a successful part of my career. This

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  • How I Lost $4,000 on My First Concert—And Why I Did It Again

    May 31, 2025
    Artist Growth, Branding, Career Development, Digital Marketing, Freelance Musician, Gig Booking, Independent Music, Marketing, Music and Emotion, Music Business, Music Career, Music Income, Music Industry, Music Promotion, Music Storytelling, Music Strategy, Performance, Pianist Mindset, Piano, Piano Inspiration, Pop Culture Music
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    Where It All Began: The Moment That Changed Everything In 2011, I attended a small piano recital at the Sydney Conservatorium, where a student performed an intimate concert of Final Fantasy music. I remember sitting there, shocked—not by the performance itself, but by the sheer fact that someone was playing non-classical music in a formal

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  • 6 Tips to Overcome Stage Fright as a Pianist

    April 5, 2025
    Artist Growth, Career Development, Music and Emotion, Music Career, Music Education, Music Industry, Music Psychology, Music Storytelling, Music Strategy, Musician Wellness, Performance, Pianist Mindset, Piano, Practice Tips
    anxiety coping strategies for performers, best techniques for stage fright, building confidence as a pianist, calming nerves before a performance, how to deal with nerves before performing, how to feel comfortable on stage, how to overcome stage fright, how to perform piano with confidence, how to play piano without fear, musician mental preparation, overcoming music performance anxiety, performance anxiety for pianists, piano stage presence, stage anxiety solutions for musicians, stage fright tips for musicians

    Stage fright is something almost every musician experiences at some point. That nervous energy before a performance can be exhilarating, but when it turns into overwhelming anxiety, shaky hands, or a racing heart, it can feel impossible to focus on the music. As a pianist, you don’t have the luxury of hiding behind a microphone

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