Musicians are athletes in lots of ways. We train endlessly for a few important competitions or we might play what we love, just for fun, and it all comes down to enjoyment and fair play. The Olympians are living their dreams and it’s no wonder– with the right mindset, healthy habits, and such willpower, they deserve it. Here’s what you can learn from the Olympians,…read more
A big shoutout to everyone out there, all my subscribers, followers, and fans: you’re awesome. I spend an average of one to two hours writing every blog post you see on Artiden, from the initial draft, to the photography, to the editing. I appreciate all my readers, and I do read all your comments and emails. I recently found out that Artiden has been featured…read more
Welcome to the second part of getting strong and graceful feet (like a dancer, maybe). (Want to read part one?) We’re going to look at great stretches to release the built-up pressure and stiffness that settles in your feet. A lot of dancers have seemingly ‘graceful feet’ because their feet have a wider range of motion and are more flexible. Stretching your feet helps a…read more
Your feet have 1/4 of the number of bones in your body and when your feet are out of alignment, so is your body. (Source) We’ll be looking at how to cure or prevent foot ailments so that your feet can become as strong and graceful as they can. Most pianists spend lots of time pressing the piano’s pedals, leading to different problems along the…read more
Today, I’m kicking off a new series to celebrate your most important tool above all: your body! Your body does amazing feats for you, and you can live a longer, happier life (not to mention thank your body) by being healthy. Being healthy can be fun and rewarding as you get stronger both emotionally and physically. Tuning Your Health is a blog series that will…read more
When you put creative piano designs on simple and comfy garments, you’ve got genius works of art. What better way can you express your love for piano and music? My own collection of graphic tees would definitely welcome these t shirts below. Sources of these t shirt designs are available below. T shirt designs for guys and girls: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Guy…read more
Thank you to all my amazing readers! We’ve hit the six-month mark and it’s been a great adventure, whether we’re holding contests or voting in polls. I’ve got a few surprises for you! The New Artiden: Music and More After a great start with music tips centred around piano, Artiden is ready to take the leap! Artiden will now feature a range of topics around…read more
We all know and love (for the most part) the popular classics… But there are tons of phenomenal contemporary pieces that are right up there. I’ve compiled a showcase of 16 beautiful contemporary piano solos by 16 different artists– uplifting, melancholic, blithe, a mix of beautiful piano music. I’d hesitate to label these works further than ‘contemporary’. After all, what’s in a name? There is an…read more
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! Edit: Here’s one email I got… I received Seascape a couple of weeks ago and I love it! The four pieces are difficult enough to challenge me quite a bit and are really, really pretty. They also all use the same kind of playing style (big arpeggios in the left hand and a complex melody in the…read more
We like to think that sitting down at the piano is good. “Practicing is good.” We think. But it’s estimated that 93%+ of pianists don’t know how to practice piano properly. And about 70%+ of the time they spend at the piano is a waste of time. Why? Because they don’t know how to practice. What’s Wrong with “Traditional” Practice? Play, stumble, and repeat. For…read more