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Piano Technique Podcast

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Alan Fraser and Jovan Haji-Djurich talking about modern piano technique and teaching piano.

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November 2021

November 12, 2021 16:58

We are back with a new episode! Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] or chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes

Pianimals are out!

January 18, 2021 10:35

Alan and Jovan are back! Get pianimals Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] or chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes

How to improve your sight reading skills?

March 07, 2020 16:55

Everybody would like to be a master sight reader and there is no magic formula here folks. Read more music and give it some time! Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] ot chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes

My Bach's Well Tempered Clavier learning update

February 16, 2020 13:41

I started learning all of Bach's Well Tempered Clavier some time ago and figured I'd share my progress update. I am aware it's a long project but I am moving along steadily and most importantly, having fun! I am also making videos of me learning and talking about these pieces as I go and you can check out the full series here: Let's Learn The Well Tempered Clavier series Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] ot chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of...

Alan's update - January 2020

January 26, 2020 11:16

We are getting an update from Alan in this episode. Loads of useful info, let me tell you! Also, you should be able to watch this in video form on our site PianoTechnique.org What is PianoTechnique.org Alan Fraser Piano Institutes

Is pefect pitch (absolute pitch) useful at all

January 18, 2020 20:11

Today, we are talking about this fascination with absolute pitch. What is it and what is it good for if anything? Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] ot chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes

Nice things cost money

January 02, 2020 19:31

A little bit of a rant in today's episode over an message I received about the site. Most of people don't realize what goes into building and maintaining an application like this one and that's ok but I'd like my voice to be heard and the reasons behind our pricing model which is more than fair in my opinion. How much do you charge for your work? This site provides immense value to me first of all and I know some of you use it on daily basis and draw inspiration for your teaching and perfor...

The new website is live

December 08, 2019 11:08

The new website went live a few days ago. Not only a fresh coat of paint but a major rework in the backend too. Should be faster and more user friendly as well. Check out the new site Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] or chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes

A short update

August 11, 2019 18:35

Just to say hello after a long brake. A short update on new version of the site from Jovan

August 2018 update

October 10, 2018 17:42

August 2018 update from Alan. This episode is available as video as well at: Alan Fraser Institute News Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] ot chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

August 2018 Update

October 10, 2018 17:42

August 2018 update from Alan. This episode is available as video as well at: Alan Fraser Institute News Kiddie Craft - Open Source Piano Teaching Framework Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] ot chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

June 2018 Update

June 15, 2018 08:36

A new episode after awhile! We are talking news and the latest developments in Alan's research on piano technique This episode is available as video as well at: Alan Fraser Institute News Kiddie Craft - Open Source Piano Teaching Framework Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] ot chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fr...

June 2018 update

June 15, 2018 08:36

A new episode after awhile! We are talking news and the latest developments in Alan's research on piano technique This episode is available as video as well at: Alan Fraser Institute News Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] ot chat with Jovan on the website. PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

Certain simple intensity which is necessary in order to break through

January 08, 2018 11:18

We get a bit psychological in this episode. What it takes to force your unconsciousness to take the practice material and put it into performance? We are also talking about Alan's doctoral studies with Kemal and the way they are working together. This episode is available as video as well at: Alan Fraser Institute News Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. Get it touch with us! Email: [email protected] ot chat with Jovan o...

Certain Simple Intensity Which Is Necessary In Order To Break Through

January 08, 2018 11:18

We get a bit psychological in this episode. What it takes to force your unconsciousness to take the practice material and put it into performance? We are also talking about Alan's doctoral studies with Kemal and the way they are working together. This episode is available as video as well at: Alan Fraser Institute News Kiddie Craft - Open Source Piano Teaching Framework Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. Get it touch with us...

What comes first? Music or technique?

November 09, 2017 11:28

I have been thinking about this concept lately. If you understand the score/music and have a clear idea on how you want to play a piece, shouldn't the technique kind of follow/fall into place by itself? Alan's answer on video (PianoTechnique.org) Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. Have a comment, question, suggestion? Get in touch with us! [email protected] PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano In...

What Comes First? Music or Technique?

November 09, 2017 11:28

I have been thinking about this concept lately. If you understand the score/music and have a clear idea on how you want to play a piece, shouldn't the technique kind of follow/fall into place by itself? Alan's answer on video (PianoTechnique.org) Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. It would be great if you could rate us at iTunnes store, it would mean a lot to us! Have a comment, question, suggestion? Get in touch with us! in...

It's difficult to teach the piano

September 08, 2017 11:04

Alan and Jovan are talking Alan's summer institutes as well as upcoming ones. We talk about Open Source Teaching Framework, known as Kiddie Craft, Horowitz's piano in Ottawa, difficulties we face when teaching the piano.. This episode is available as video as well at: Alan Fraser Institute News Kiddie Craft Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institute

It's Difficult to Teach the Piano

September 08, 2017 11:04

Alan and Jovan are talking Alan's summer institutes as well as upcoming ones. We talk about Open Source Teaching Framework, known as Kiddie Craft, Horowitz's piano in Ottawa, difficulties we face when teaching the piano.. This episode is available as video as well at: Alan Fraser Institute News Kiddie Craft Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. It would be great if you could rate us at iTunnes store, it would mean a lot to us! ...

Summer 2017 Update

June 20, 2017 09:16

Alan and Jovan are talking about Kiddie Craft, Alan's new teaching direction, latest and upcoming institutes, Kemal Gekic.. This episode is available as video as well at: Summer 2017 Update Video Kiddie Craft Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. It would be great if you could rate us at iTunnes store, it would mean a lot to us! PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

Summer 2017 update

June 20, 2017 09:16

Alan and Jovan are talking about Kiddie Craft, Alan's new teaching direction, latest and upcoming institutes, Kemal Gekic.. This episode is available as video as well at: Summer 2017 Update Video Kiddie Craft Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institute

Latest News and Kiddie Craft

May 18, 2017 09:59

We are talking about latest and upcoming Alan's institutes, new artistic directions and Kiddie Craft, a new open source project dedicated to all piano teachers or beginners. Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. It would be great if you could rate us at iTunnes store, it would mean a lot to us! PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

Latest news and kiddie craft

May 18, 2017 09:59

We are talking about latest and upcoming Alan's institutes, new artistic directions and Kiddie Craft, a new open source project dedicated to all piano teachers or beginners. Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institute

Latest developments in Alan's approach - march 2017

March 29, 2017 19:22

Alan and Jovan talking about ALan's next book and his latest discoveries in the domain of piano technique he is known for. Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institute

Latest Developments in Alan's Approach - March 2017

March 29, 2017 19:22

Alan and Jovan talking about ALan's next book and his latest discoveries in the domain of piano technique he is known for. Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. It would be great if you could rate us at iTunnes store, it would mean a lot to us! PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

Balancing Tension and Relaxation in Piano Playing

February 23, 2017 14:38

A bit of news and another part of interview with Alan where he talks about balancing tension and relaxation while playing. We will talk about biotensegrity next time. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

Balancing tension and relaxation in piano playing

February 23, 2017 14:38

A bit of news and another part of interview with Alan where he talks about balancing tension and relaxation while playing. We will talk about biotensegrity next time. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institute

How to slow practice?

November 01, 2016 13:14

We are talking about slow practice and how it can benefit playing at speed later. Alan is away on his North American Tour in this episode but he will join us on the next one. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institute

How to Slow Practice?

November 01, 2016 13:14

We are talking about slow practice and how it can benefit playing at speed later. Alan is away on his North American Tour in this episode but he will join us on the next one. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

How Do You Solve Technical Difficulties?

June 22, 2016 13:47

While Alan is busy teaching, Jovan is giving updates on his schedule and PianoTechnique.org. We are also talking about solving technical difficulties at the piano. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info

How do you solve technical difficulties?

June 22, 2016 13:47

While Alan is busy teaching, Jovan is giving updates on his schedule and PianoTechnique.org. We are also talking about solving technical difficulties at the piano. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institute

Episode 3

March 22, 2016 13:46

We are talking about Alan's forth book, his institutes and workshops, his work with Kemal in Miami and we finish up with Alan's thoughts on Skype Piano lessons. PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists Alan Fraser Piano Institute

How do You Practice?

February 23, 2016 14:43

I joined Alan in Belgrade where we talked about what he has been up to and the following Institutes. Alan also answered a question posted on The Craft of Piano Forum on focal dystonia. Lastly, we hear a question asked by Geoffrey Thomas on practicing. Alan's Website Piano Technique.org Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - more info

How do you practice?

February 23, 2016 14:43

I joined Alan in Belgrade where we talked about what he has been up to and the following Institutes. Alan also answered a question posted on The Craft of Piano Forum on focal dystonia. Lastly, we hear a question asked by Geoffrey Thomas on practicing. Piano Technique.org Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - more info

The first Episode!

October 10, 2015 17:55

The first episode of Piano Technique Podcast with Alan Fraser and Jovan Haji-Djurich In this podcast, we will be talking about various things regarding piano technique. We will have guests too but more about that later. Let us know what you think in the comments below or send me an email! Thanks! PianoTechnique.org Alan Fraser Piano Institute Kemal's Website