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Piano Ninja Tricks Lisa Spector
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The Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast is the best place to learn piano tricks to make your Bach, Beethoven and Chopin easier for you. Meet your host, Juilliard alum and Piano Ninja, Lisa Spector. She's sharing her treasured tricks honed through years of study with legendary mentors Earl Wild, Leon Fleisher, John Perry and Lillian Kallir. But here's the remarkable part: Lisa's journey to piano mastery was interrupted after an unexpected fall led to seven complicated right-hand fractures, resulting in four surgeries over several years and a medical professional telling her she'd never play piano again. Her resilience and unique insights will inspire you. If you're a classical pianist yearning to practice less and play more, you've found your musical oasis.
Every Mindset Monday, Lisa delivers a Piano Pep Talk to supercharge your practice week. And on Thursdays, she unveils a Piano Ninja Trick from the keys, ready for you to apply to your own music. Tune in, and you'll soon discover your inner Piano Ninja!
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Thumb Placement Magic: The Easiest Piano Ninja Trick Revealed
In the latest episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, your host, Lisa Spector, reveals a game-changing technique to make your piano playing easier and more efficient. This episode, part of the Technique Thursday series, dives into the art of minimizing movement by strategic thumb placement on the keys.
Lisa demonstrates how this simple adjustment can significantly enhance your speed and overall performance, using examples of the actaves from Chopin's C minor Nocturne Op. 48 No. 1 and more. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced pianist, this Ninja trick is a must-learn for unlocking your piano mastery for any music that has black and white keys, which, of course, is almost all music. Tune in, apply, and make your piano playing easier and more efficient with this enlightening episode.
Music opening and closing played by Lisa Spector
Opening: End of Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 12 "Revolutionary"
Closing: Beginning of Chopin Etude Op. 25 No. 2 in F minor
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Breaking Through: The Resilient Rhapsody of My Hand Injury and Recovery
In this poignant Thanksgiving episode, join me on an intimate journey through the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that defined my piano odyssey. From the unexpected fall that shattered my right hand and soul to the relentless battles with CRPS, the story unfolds with resilience as the central theme. Discover the surprising gifts that emerged from adversity, giving birth to the transformative Piano Ninja Tricks.
It's a tale of gratitude, strength, and the melody that arose from the symphony of challenges.
Then I share a piece I call "The Marriage of My Hands".
Starting with the Godwosky arrangement for left hand only of Chopin's Aeolian Harp Etude leading into the original Chopin Etude for two hands.
Full video lesson tutorial on the Etude is available for half price til end of day on Black Friday, Nov. 24.
And several other gems still available at 50 to 65% off.
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Music opening and closing played by Lisa Spector
Opening: End of Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 12 "Revolutionary"
Closing: Beginning of Chopin Etude Op. 25 No. 2 in F minor
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Beyond Practice: The Secret to Musical Growth
In this Mindset Monday, get ready for a dose of piano pep talk. Today's topic revolves around a question that often echoes in the minds of musicians: Can you truly enhance your musicality when you're away from your instrument?
Learn why stepping away from the piano doesn't mean stepping back from improvement. Discover how life experiences—whether in nature, at an opera, or in the rhythm of Zumba—can become the unexpected keys to unlocking new realms of musical creativity.
Before delving into this symphony of wisdom, Lisa offers a friendly reminder that today marks the finale of the Black and White Friday Special.
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Don't miss the opportunity to explore discounted programs, including Lisa's signature course, Piano Ninja Tricks, where the path to becoming an independent learning pianist is paved with the Piano Ninja Tricks delivered in the right order for you to improve fast as a pianist and play with joy and ease before you can say "Prestissimo".
Tune in and rediscover how the symphony of life outside the practice room can harmonize with your musical journey. So, ready your mindset, and let's transform how you perceive improvement as a musician, even when you're not at your beloved piano.
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Music opening and closing played by Lisa Spector
Opening: End of Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 12 "Revolutionary"
Closing: Beginning of Chopin Etude Op. 25 No. 2 in F minor
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Wrist Mastery: To Move or Not to Move
I get asked all the time, "Lisa, how much should I move my wrists when playing piano?"
My answer is always... It all depends!
Some music requires your wrist to be completely still, while some requires a lot of movement to support the phrasing and overall musical line.
Listen and find out when and where to use wrist motion.
Tune in, level up your wrist game, and become a true Piano Ninja! 🎹✨
Plus, don't miss out on exclusive Black & White Friday discounts up to 65% off on transformative piano programs through Monday, Nov. 13th.
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Music opening and closing played by Lisa Spector
Opening: End of Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 12 "Revolutionary"
Closing: Beginning of Chopin Etude Op. 25 No. 2 in F minor
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Keys to Brilliance: Building Habits for Piano Success
I can't overemphasize the importance of doing one thing at a time while you're practicing. Whether it's a suggestion your teacher made or a Piano Ninja Trick you're learning here, you'll accelerate your progress when you learn one skill until it becomes a habit and you don't need to think about it anymore before you add the next thing.
If you're applying my Piano Ninja Tricks to your practicing, you'll have much longer lasting and faster success when you learn one at a time.
Want to know the best order to learn them in for the fastest success? The Piano Ninja Tricks Course is discounted $200 this week, for our Black (and White) Friday specials.
Many other programs are discounted 50%. For pianists and also online programs for classical music lovers who don't necessarily play an instrument.
Black & White Friday discounts vanish Saturday night, 11/18.
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Music opening and closing played by Lisa Spector
Opening: End of Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 12 "Revolutionary"
Closing: Beginning of Chopin Etude Op. 25 No. 2 in F minor
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Mastering Correct Notes: The Art of Precision in Your Piano Playing
Discover why there's no such thing as a wrong note, only getting to a wrong note, and learn the most efficient way to accurate, consistent correct notes. Tune in for expert insights and actionable tips to enhance your piano skills and make your playing more consistent and expressive.
When you play a note or chord that the composer didn't write, you don't need to correct the note or chord. You need to correct getting to the note or chord.
Listen to find out the best place to start when you want consistent correct notes.
Music opening and closing played by Lisa Spector
Opening: End of Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 12 "Revolutionary"
Closing: Beginning of Chopin Etude Op. 25 No. 2 in F minor
Instagram
IG Broadcast Channel
YouTube
Best Free Piano Ninja Fingering Tricks
Piano Ninja Tricksters Club
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Podcast Art by Cindy Wyckoff at Design It Digital
Customer Reviews
Great podcast for all musicians
Lisa Spector’s story of recovering from a devastating injury is so inspiring, even for those lucky enough to not have had such an experience. Especially appropriate for Thanksgiving. The messages of optimism and enjoyment of daily small victories is helpful for all musicians. And her performance of Chopin-Godowsky is lovely!
SO Educational and Fun
I absolutely love Lisa Spector’s podcast! She shares so many tips and tricks that have really helped to improve my piano playing. I’m so grateful that she shares what she was taught at Juilliard, USC, and from her lifetime experience at the piano. This podcast is a true gem and is the only podcast I listen to in my busy life. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A fantastic podcast for any serious pianist!
Lisa shares so many wonderful insights that making learning music and practicing a lot faster and easier. This is a must-listen podcast for any committed pianist! 💕