The Layover, the Lost iPad, and the Backup I Finally Made
We often don’t recognize the true importance of things until they are suddenly gone.
Returning to the U.S. from a recent trip, I had a very tight layover at Newark. Immigration moved swiftly (thanks to Global Entry), and the luggage recheck was efficient as well. Security, however, was another story
The Power of a Well-Crafted Program
This week I had the pleasure of collaborating with the organizer of an upcoming Spring concert on the repertoire selection. What a treat
MY TRAVEL PIANO FOLLOW-UP: The On/Off Relationship
Here I am sitting in a train traveling from Switzerland to Germany and using my travel piano. I really thought I was done with it after my initial excitement
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A PIANIST The 6 questions I get asked most
When I’m out and about, people often ask me what it’s like to be a pianist. It happens in all sorts of places — on flights, in airports, or, naturally, at parties. So, I thought I’d share the top six questions I get asked the most
Green Room Confessions: The Pre-Show Prep of a Concert Pianist
Ever wonder what goes on backstage before a concert pianist walks out on the stage
The Encore - More Than Music
An encore isn’t rehearsed in the same way as the main program. It's prepared, but it feels a bit like a letter not yet sent
Alaska Tour
I just returned from a concert tour aboard Queen Elizabeth on her voyage to Alaska. It was absolutely brilliant

