I just received in the mail the second edition of Alan Fraser's book, The Craft of Piano Playing. This is an unsolicited endorsement of Alan Fraser's approach based on my study of his companion DVD to this book and private sessions with Alan.
I first discovered Alan Fraser on YouTube where I viewed a demo of his DVD, The Craft of Piano Playing. I thought the demo alone was rich with insight, so I turned right around and bought the DVD. I worked with that for quite some time before having the pleasure of meeting Alan, and now that his first book is available in a revised edition, I look forward to continuing my exploration of Alan's approach.
Alan has an engaging talent for separating mysticism and mumbo jumbo from the practical requirements of getting your hands to behave in the ways necessary to make a piano produce the musical effects your heart desires. No-nonsense objectivity and cheerful optimism.
Is there anything that frustrates you about your playing? Craft is the antidote! Alan Fraser's approach has inspired me and helped me with my own playing in more ways than I can describe. Check it out on the web.
I first discovered Alan Fraser on YouTube where I viewed a demo of his DVD, The Craft of Piano Playing. I thought the demo alone was rich with insight, so I turned right around and bought the DVD. I worked with that for quite some time before having the pleasure of meeting Alan, and now that his first book is available in a revised edition, I look forward to continuing my exploration of Alan's approach.
Alan has an engaging talent for separating mysticism and mumbo jumbo from the practical requirements of getting your hands to behave in the ways necessary to make a piano produce the musical effects your heart desires. No-nonsense objectivity and cheerful optimism.
Is there anything that frustrates you about your playing? Craft is the antidote! Alan Fraser's approach has inspired me and helped me with my own playing in more ways than I can describe. Check it out on the web.
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