Wow!  All I can say about the great Tiny Desk concert with Catherine Russell!  Ms. Russell is a Grammy-winning vocalist with a fabulous satiny  voice.  She says that her music is influenced by the Black blues women of the 1920's.  Her set highlights that influence with the tune:  "He May Be Your Dog But He's Wearing My Collar" by vaudeville singer Rosa Henderson.  Such fun!!  Great musicians all around!  Watch and enjoy! says that her music is influenced by

A few weeks ago as part of our studio's "Chopin Project" we discussed at great length the use of the pedal, particularly where Chopin is concerned.  I spent time recently listening to a great, short podcast from tonebase Piano.  It is Episode 5, entitled "The 'Sole' of the Piano", or Everything you Always Wanted to Know About Pedaling (but were afraid to ask).  It is a brief history of pedaling from the industrial revolution to the digital age.  I truly would love you to listen to this podcast because I think it is quite informative.  Many different pianists are consulted for their opinions regarding, solely yours! pedal usage (although some of those opinions are not shared by me, all are thought-provoking). Let's discuss at your lesson, "solely" yours, AD