BOOKS
THE
GREAT PIANISTS by Harold Schonberg
A history of the great pianists from Mozart to the present that is immensely
informative and entertaining. A must-read for anyone who loves the piano.
THE
PIANO by Larry Fine
How is a piano built? What do all those moving parts do? Looking to buy
a piano but unsure how to judge the quality of an instrument? Larry Fine
will tell you all.
TALENT
IS OVERRATED by Geoff Colvin
Subtitled; What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody
Else. Colvin’s study of great achievers in various fields, from
Mozart to Tiger Woods, reveals that effective work habits, not ‘talent’,
is the key to achieving success. Highly recommended.
JOURNALS
International Piano Magazine
Pianist Magazine
MUSIC THEORY
MusicTheory.Net
A good introduction to reading music with interactive software for learning
intervals, chords, scales.
Teoria
Music theory instruction, with exercise, references, and articles that
are clearly organized.
A Passion
for Jazz
Exercises in modes, chord progressions, harmonizations, and methods of
improvisation most common to the jazz musician, but of valuable study
for the classical musician as well.
Virginia Tech Multimedia Music Dictionary
Have you wondered about the definition and correct pronunciation of musical terms such as Accelerando or Sforzando ? This site provides the definition, and an audio guide that speaks the terms for you.
PIANO FORUMS
The Piano Education Page
A wide variety of articles, forums, and over 1,000 pages of
information for pianists.
Piano World
The largest forum for online discussions about all matters relating to the piano.
CONCERT HALLS IN NYC
NYC
Music Spaces
Looking for a rehearsal or performance space in New York City? My good friend Eugenie Cowan and her excellent staff created this website to answer these needs. Over 1,000 spaces listed.
Jonathan Baker • Piano Teacher • Piano Lessons • New York City (NYC, Upper West Side) • 917-526-2253 • www.bakerpianolessons.com