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A group of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students realized there was no children's book about the composer Florence Price. So they wrote, illustrated and published their own. -
Renee Klahr/Think of the best songs of 2021 as a playlist catering to the most basic human urges. Within it, booties were called, muffins were buttered and bloody revenge was contemplated. It was quite a year.
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Eavesdrop on the formidable pianist and blogger practicing a powerful etude in his Manhattan apartment.
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Fridays are funnier with a classical cartoon at noon, from Deceptive Cadence. -
Relax — we've got ways help your child play confidently for strangers when something's at stake.
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How do you avoid morphing into an evil taskmaster when encouraging your child to practice? Try applying positive peer pressure or stepping back gracefully, successful parents say.
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Tested tips and tricks for boosting motivation and persistence, from homemade games to mindful practice logs.
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Jeremy Denk sees his apartment as his own "piano boot camp." Except for books, a coffee pot and a laptop, there's not much to do there but practice. We eavesdropped as he worked on complex etudes.
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A building demolition inadvertently helps pianist Jonathan Biss discover the perfect practicing solution. Moving the piano out of his apartment away from the commotion allows him concentration.
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New York Polyphony sings ancient music built for big spaces. But cathedrals aren't easy to come by for every practice session. That's when the group falls back on a modest-sized living room.
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The young ensemble associated with the famed Cleveland Orchestra makes its first trip abroad.
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We've got tips for locating a great instructor, including questions you should ask before the first lesson.
