Look how we've grown!

My beautiful extended New York family whom all came together last friday...I am so proud of you all. It warmed my heart to see and hear your beautiful performances. And yes, there were indeed some magical moments! Till next year!

I think in big cities this is particularly true :0( Let's change this and keep the connection alive!

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Chamber Music Recital Tonight at 7 pm!

A Special Evening of Cello/Piano Music

Friday, October 5, 7:00 p.m.
Greenfield Recital Hall, The Manhattan School of Music (located on UWS at 122nd and Broadway, 120 Claremont Ave).

Program:
Beethoven 12 Variations on Handel's Judeas Maccabeus
Brahms E minor Cello Sonata
Shostakovich Cello Sonata

Admission is free







Ben Larsen, Cello
Alexis Zhu, Piano

What are we doing when we practice exactly?

On the most basic level, these are the things we are trying to achieve by practicing...

Advanced Pianist

1. Clarification of Ideas

2. Character

3. Control

Beginner-Intermediate

1. Sound, tone

2. Coordination

3. Comfort

4. Balance

5. Fluidity