Inspiring stories and insights from the world of piano. Discover legendary pianists, performances, iconic compositions, and motivational content to fuel your passion for playing.
Piano pieces from the Baroque era’s complexities, Viennese Classicism’s elegance, and the Romantic era’s intensity represent some of the best, most beautiful, and famous classical solo piano works ever written. As a pianist and composer of over 20 years, I’m certain the pieces...
The talent on this list is frightening, and when we add the fact that these pianists were legally blind, it’s hard to believe. Not only are these musicians some of the most gifted in their field, but they have some of the most inspirational stories too.
The best jazz pianist of all time is a title that you could arguably give to any artist on this list and just as easily to many who aren’t listed. In my opinion, jazz is the pinnacle of creative art forms, and today, we stand on the shoulders of giants who pioneered defining eras in jazz...
There are many outstanding pianists in the world today; too many to put on a single list. But, now and then, musicians come along who are truly exceptional and stand out even among the very best. In this article, I’ll talk about those pianists, the ones so good that they inspire us to learn...
The greatest classical pianists of all time aren’t just virtuosos; they are musicians who changed how others think about music. Being an exceptional classical pianist takes a rare combination of technical brilliance and dedication to the craft.
Many things can make a great pianist, but often, the truest measure of greatness is the impact or influence a musician has on others. In this article, I’m looking at the most influential female pianists of all time.
Keyboard riffs don’t always develop the same legendary status that iconic guitar riffs do, but we keyboardists have our moments. I’ve been thinking about the most iconic keyboard riffs of all time, particularly those that shape many musicians’ early working lives.
The piano concerto is arguably the most powerful orchestral form because it covers so much ground; it’s percussive, rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic. While some concertos are among the hardest pieces a pianist can tackle, others are deceptively easy, but all showcase the piano’s ability...
