by smasi | Jun 3, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
Of an instrument and the magicians who play it: An appreciation of the piano. Welcome to the introduction to the second group of concert piano tutorials by concert pianist Steven Masi. In the second series we will be posting the following tutorials: The Waldstein and...
by smasi | Jun 2, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
The Waldstein and its unique sound
by smasi | May 7, 2018 | Concerts
Madly Mozart May 13, 2018 Steven Masi, piano Markand Thakar, conductor Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher College (Free easy parking! View map in PDF) Sunday, May 13, 2018, 3:00 p.m. program: MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik MOZART Divertimento, K. 131 MOZART Piano Concerto...
by smasi | Mar 8, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
Welcome to series one of my brief talks about the many aspects of piano playing. The series one videos are as follows: An approach that applies the weight of the arm is essential to a beautiful piano sound. Not only is the playing more more varied in texture, but also...
by smasi | Mar 8, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
Looking at a Beethoven Sonata to contrast a “from the key” legato touch with a more eighteenth century “pearly” touch.
by smasi | Mar 2, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
Piano Tutorial using Schumann’s Arabesque to learn how to project an upper cantabile line while balancing two supporting lines.
by smasi | Mar 2, 2018 | Concerts
Mozart’s Piano Concertos with Steven Masi, Faculty Member of the JCC Thurnauer School of MusicFew composers inspire as much love and affection as Mozart. His music speaks to us and elevates what we all feel in profound ways. In this class, focusing on the piano...
by smasi | Mar 1, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
An approach that applies the weight of the arm is essential to a beautiful sound. Not only is the playing more more varied in texture, but also more supple and free of fatigue and physical pain.
by smasi | Feb 26, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
“The tender inward of thy hand” Piano Practice How to practice keeping your hand loose and flexible at the piano keyboard. This tutorial shot at Prime Piano in Mahwah, NJ
by smasi | Feb 21, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
Piano tutorial on the pauses between the notes. “The pauses between the notes – ah, that is where the art resides. “ – Artur Schnabel
