Learning the Tones Between the Notes of the Standard Scale

As we interact with our surroundings, we create resonances that spread from our actions. The dominant culture creates a kind of standard scale, which we are taught to use socially. The act of play allows us to experiment with tones not normally encouraged. My favorite thing to play as a child was the piano. Striking

Piano Improvisation of the Week

Music comes to me as I play the piano, music that already exists somewhere only to be brought out, like when spinning wool or gathering snap peas. Sometimes I remember to press record…

Piano Improvisation of the Week

Piano has always been one of my favorite ways to untangle the threads of emotions and thoughts into a weave that puts me back in my body and back in the present…