Did you know that Etude Magazine published Rachmaninoff’s “10 Aspects of Beautiful Pianoforte Playing” back in 1910? All the aspects were transcribed from an interview with Rachmaninoff. Here I go through #1-5 of his top 10 list. This is something that all pianists should know about! To support me on Patreon and for BONUS content visit: https://www.patreon.com/josh_v_music … Continue reading "Episode 21: Rachmaninoff’s Top 10 Piano Tips Pt. 2"

Did you know that Etude Magazine published Rachmaninoff’s “10 Aspects of Beautiful Pianoforte Playing” back in 1910? All the aspects were transcribed from an interview with Rachmaninoff. Here I go through #1-5 of his top 10 list. This is something that all pianists should know about! 🎹 For lessons or inquiries email [email protected] 🎶 Follow Josh.V.Music 🎹 on:•youtube – www.youtube.com/channel/UClwUst3mNJMebuA7olfNkWA•instagram … Continue reading "Episode 20: Rachmaninoff’s Top 10 Piano Tips Pt. 1"

Continuing the subject of why classical music matters today, and why I chose to focus my musical work on classical music instead of on another genre! 🎹 For lessons or inquiries email [email protected] 🎶 Follow Josh.V.Music 🎹 on:•youtube – www.youtube.com/channel/UClwUst3mNJMebuA7olfNkWA•instagram – www.instagram.com/josh.v.music/•soundcloud – @josh-vigran•tiktok – www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRRbfuoo/ Josh.V.Music · Between Movements Podcast Ep. 19: Why Classical Music? Pt. 2

In today’s episode, I explore the subject of why classical music matters today, and why I chose to focus my musical work on classical music instead of on another genre! 🎹 For lessons or inquiries email [email protected] 🎶 Follow Josh.V.Music 🎹 on:•youtube – www.youtube.com/channel/UClwUst3mNJMebuA7olfNkWA•instagram – www.instagram.com/josh.v.music/•soundcloud – @josh-vigran•tiktok – www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRRbfuoo/ Josh.V.Music · Between Movements Podcast Ep. 18: Why Classical Music? … Continue reading "Episode 18: Why Classical Music? Pt. 1"

Classical musicians talk a lot about “interpretation.” But what does it mean to “interpret” a piece of music? And how can a musician go about developing a unique interpretation? This is covered today’s short episode of Between Movements! 🎹 For lessons or inquiries email [email protected] 🎶 Follow Josh.V.Music 🎹 on:•youtube – www.youtube.com/channel/UClwUst3mNJMebuA7olfNkWA•instagram – www.instagram.com/josh.v.music/•soundcloud – @josh-vigran•facebook – www.facebook.com/fb.josh.v.music/•tiktok – www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRRbfuoo/ Josh.V.Music … Continue reading "Episode 17: On Interpretation"

After getting three degrees in music, do I regret my decision? In this episode I share some thoughts about whether a music degree is worth it or not in 2022. Every situation is different so there is no single answer, but I weight some pros and cons that some may not have considered… Josh.V.Music · … Continue reading "Episode 16: Is a Music Degree Worth it?"

Before the digital age, the only opportunity people had to listen to music was to hear it live or perform it themselves. Musical Criticism was an important journalism field because it let people know which performers or pieces were worth watching. Nowadays, this field is a shadow of its former state since anyone can post … Continue reading "Episode 15: The Age of the Critic"

I’m trying out something new today and talking about one of my favorite musicians. Was he right about the future of music performance as well as music media? Here is the link to his presentation of “On the Prospects of Recording”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHOYic7Q0Wo&t=266s If you want a free lesson, or for any other inquiries and comment … Continue reading "Episode 14: Was Glenn Gould Right About Concerts?"

Today I talk more on the topic of classical improvisation and read through the first chapter of my dissertation “The Rise and Fall of Piano Improvisation in Western Classical Music: Why Today’s Piano Students Should be Learning to Improvise.” Link to full dissertation text: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1703338/ Josh.V.Music · Between Movements Podcast Ep. 12: What is Good … Continue reading "Episode 13: The Rise and Fall of Classical Improvisation, Pt. 1"

What is good piano technique, and how does one achieve it? In this podcast I discuss two general schools of thought when it comes to piano technique. Which of them is correct? Learn more about it on this episode! Josh.V.Music · Between Movements Podcast Ep. 12: What is Good Piano Technique?