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As we celebrate the July 4th holiday week, I invite you to join me for a special YouTube Live event, "Red, White, and Rhapsody in Blue," on Sunday night. I'll be playing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, the enchanting Dreaming of Amy Beach, and virtuoso etudes by my Juilliard professor Earl Wild, including a left-hand-only arrangement of Gershwin's "The Man I Love."

Sunday, July 7 at 5 Pacific / 8 Eastern
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In this episode, I dive into Amy Beach's early work "Dreaming" from Opus 15 Sketches, sharing tricks on how to keep inner notes soft while bringing out the melody. We'll explore Beach's remarkable life and her groundbreaking contributions to American music. I'll demonstrate tricks for controlling inner voices and maintaining expressiveness in your playing. Join me as I prepare for our upcoming live performance and celebrate the rich legacy of American composers.

Remember to tune in live for a chance to win great prizes and experience the full performance of "Dreaming", Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and other American favorites. See you on YouTube Live and enjoy the beauty of this timeless music.

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In this heartfelt episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector reflects on the significance of June 27th, 2017 in her life — both the worst and best day. She shares her journey of overcoming a severe hand injury, her transformative experience with recovery, and how it led to the creation of the Piano Ninja Tricks.

Lisa also invites listeners to two exciting upcoming events.
The Dog Gone Calm Fireworks Prep Concert on June 30th
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And the Red, White, and Rhapsody in Blue performance on July 3rd.
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Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and a special recording from 2019 that symbolizes the "marriage between her hands."

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This week has been exhilarating as I hosted a Chopin Ninja Tricks masterclass for the Piano Ninja Tricksters club and invited guests. If you missed it, don't worry! You can still access the replay for a limited time by registering for free.
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In this episode, I'm sharing a six-minute segment from the masterclass where I demonstrate Chopin Ninja Tricks using the middle section of the E Major Scherzo. Learn how to apply Chopin rubato, unique Chopinesque pedal tricks, and more. Plus, I offer tips on how to master these tricks efficiently, to speed up your learning process. Listen in, and start applying these tricks to your Chopin repertoire today!

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Welcome to another episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast! I'm Lisa Spector, Your Piano Ninja, here to make everything easier for you at the piano. This episode is all about Chopin, and I'm eager to share some of my special "Chopin Ninja Tricks" with you. Whether you're a member of my Piano Ninja Tricksters Club or just joining us for the first time, you'll find valuable tips to improve your Chopin performances. I demonstrate how to apply these tricks  to any slow theme of Chopin with a demo from Nocturne in B Major, Op. 32, No. 1, the Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, and the E Minor Concerto. Want more Chopin Ninja Tricks? You're invited to a free virtual Chopin Ninja Tricks demo, where I'll share more Chopin Ninja Tricks that help you sound like a Chopin expert! Register here ⬇️
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In this special episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector dons her "dog clothes" to celebrate a milestone birthday for her beloved Labrador, Gina, who's celebrating her 15th birthday today! Also known as the Pet Calming Maestro, Lisa shares her unique journey of recording music for canine anxiety alongside her piano ninja adventures. Tune in to hear about Gina's remarkable life, enjoy a special music piece arranged for dogs, and get details about Gina's virtual birthday party, complete with raffle prizes and celebrity dog appearances.
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In this episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector shares her secrets to turning a 20-minute practice session into an hour's worth of productivity. Learn how intentional, focused practice can help you achieve more in less time, avoid poor practice habits and enhance your piano skills efficiently. Plus, hear about Lisa’s personal experience recovering from a shoulder fracture and how it transformed her practice approach. Get ready to make the most out of every minute at the piano!

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In episode 31 of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast, Lisa Spector discusses the importance of staying in your own lane. Don't compare yourself to other pianists and don't compare yourself to who you used to be. Deeply listening to the music you're playing helps you stay present and ignore the gremlins in your mind.

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Starting with a positive mindset helps you overcome challenges, accelerates learning, and keeps the joy of playing alive, leading to sustained progress and fulfillment!

As a special introductory offer, for only $4 a month... that's less than the cost of ONE LATTE A MONTH ☕️... start each morning (Mon - Fri) with an audio message from Piano Ninja Lisa Spector that will boost your confidence and inspire you to make music with joy and ease. 

While Lisa can also help make everything easier for you at the piano with my Piano Ninja Tricks, there's nothing more important than starting with the right mindset.

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In this episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector, Your Piano Ninja, shares practical piano techniques to help you become a piano ninja. Lisa discusses her upcoming Chopin masterclass series starting in the first week of June. Sign up at PianoNinjaTricks.com to receive her exclusive piano fingering tricks and stay updated. She also reveals a new opportunity to work with her for less than $5 a month, which will be announced next week.

Lisa introduces a simple yet effective piano ninja trick: practicing sections backwards. She demonstrates this technique with the Chopin F Major Waltz, Opus 34 No. 3, sharing her process of relearning it after 30 years. Lisa emphasizes the importance of rhythmic accuracy and avoiding poor practice habits. She provides detailed steps on how to practice challenging sections backwards in small increments, ensuring continuous improvement.

Join Lisa as she showcases her real, unedited practice sessions, emphasizing that perfection is not the goal, but progress is. Discover how you can make the most of limited practice time and achieve significant results. Tune in for more Piano Ninja Tricks and stay connected for upcoming announcements and resources.

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In this special episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, host Lisa Spector takes a departure from her usual piano teachings to share a deeply personal and touching experience. Donning her pajamas instead of her ninja outfit, Lisa opens up about her journey through grief during National Mental Health Awareness Month, following the loss of her mother. Through heartfelt anecdotes and impromptu piano performances, she explores the profound healing power of music, particularly the works of Chopin, in nurturing her soul amidst sorrow. From reminiscing about her musical journey with Chopin's compositions to sharing intimate moments from her past, Lisa invites listeners on a cathartic and uplifting musical odyssey. This episode serves as a reminder of the transformative impact of music on mental well-being and offers solace to those navigating their own paths of healing. Join Lisa Spector, the piano ninja, in this soul-stirring episode as she weaves melodies of comfort and resilience through the keys of her piano.

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Join Lisa Spector on a transformative 10-day challenge as she navigates the complexities of Prokofiev's cadenza, offering practical tips and demonstrating the art of efficient practice with her Piano Ninja Tricks.

In this episode, she's playing the final version at Day 10. But, she's also opening the curtains to her practice room where you can enjoy and learn from her short practice sessions and hear the 10-day transformation. ⬇️
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