Welcome
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Piano, Finally. The Christmas season is here, and I’ve just wrapped up my last piano lesson for the year. I’m currently working on Canon and Bagatelle, with a new addition, Afternoon Snooze by Andrew Craggs.

YouTube Recommendation – Lord Vinheteiro 🎼
This week, I’m highlighting one of my favourite piano YouTubers, Lord Vinheteiro. Known for his deadpan expression and impressive piano skills, his channel features educational and entertaining content, from showcasing a composer’s style evolution to performing pieces in unexpected ways. Also, check out his collaboration with Pianote, where he guesses piano brands and prices blindfolded!

Essay – Giving Music 🎄
Instead of asking “What did you get for Christmas?” let’s ask “What did you give?” Music makes an excellent gift, and I discuss ideas such as:

• Music streaming subscriptions, like Apple Music or Spotify, with classical fans benefiting from Apple Classical’s organisation.
• Classical music services, such as Deutsche Grammophon Stage+ for an extensive catalog of recordings and performances.
• Opera lovers might enjoy the Metropolitan Opera subscription.
• Musical instruments, which can be a fantastic gift—just be mindful of noise levels!
• Music books, such as Taylor Swift PVG books, can add variety to classical practice.

Review – Noisy Clan’s Decoder 🎵
This week, I reviewed the Noisy Clan Circle of Fifths Decoder. This handy tool simplifies music theory by helping navigate chord progressions and scales. It includes an instructional booklet covering composition and transposition techniques—perfect for anyone looking to improve their understanding of music theory. I purchased mine for AU$47, and it's proving to be a great resource for the holidays.

Progress Update 🎧
This week’s practice pieces include:

• Canon by Fritz Spindler – focusing on dynamics and phrasing.
• Bagatelle in F by Daniel Gottlob Türk – progressing well.
• Afternoon Snooze by Andrew Craggs – currently focusing on right-hand rhythm.

All recordings were made using the Kawai NV10 keyboard with Pianoteq 8 on an M4 Pro Mac Mini, set to the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX in classical recording mode.

Until next time—keep practising and enjoy your time at the keys! 🎹

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