Hummel Music Studio

03/20/2026

"My child wants to quit music!" Learning to play the piano is a "thinking" skill. The mind must learn how to incorporate cognitive understanding into multiple dimensiong of physical movements.

06/26/2025

https://youtu.be/OTC771CQGW8?si=lx6vmiuijemwMpDn

04/16/2025

A blast from the past. In the early years of social media, this video of Snowball, the Dancing Cockatoo, was shared everywhere. I stumbled upon it in an old email and find it just as enjoyable as I did years ago.

Snowball (TM) is a Medium Sulphur Crested Eleanora Cockatoo that dances to the Back Street Boys and other songs that he rates as having a "very good beat." ...

01/19/2025

11/30/2023

For an interesting and humorous history of music notation, watch this YouTube video. Warning: it is long. But one can jump in at any point, depending on how much time you have, and you will certainly be informed and entertained.

Many people feel that western notation makes it unnecessarily hard to read music. If we want to sight read, learn music theory or just practice an instrument...

04/26/2023

The musical genius of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody has been universally acknowledged. Watch this video if you want an analytical deep dive into the musical complexity of this rock masterpiece.

This song has so much musical depth and complexity, it's like a mini-symphony. And as a pianist, it's a great opportunity to explore different techniques and...

06/27/2022

How playing the piano benefits you and your brain.

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-coll...

06/10/2022

When you can play the piano like this, who needs a back up band?

Peter Bence playing Africa by Toto at the Sydney Opera House.New album "The Awesome Piano" out NOW: https://lnk.to/TheAwesomePianohttp://www.facebook.com/Ben...

05/12/2022

Here is your chance to observe what happens inside a piano when it is played. You will be amazed!
Thanks to the family of one of my students for sharing this with me.

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11/19/2021

If you love singing, you should attend this concert. Tremendous talent all on the same stage. Mr. Johnson will be singing and I will be in attendance.

Here is your chance to experience the joy and power of singing. Tickets available at the door but why wait. Click link to learn more or buy your ticket.
HEROIC HANDEL! Handel's 'Judas Maccabaeus' - https://mailchi.mp/6c88105370e7/heroic-handel

10/28/2021

Here's your chance to hear exceptional singing and to experience the new Universal Preservation Hall in downtown Saratoga. Dave is singing and I will be helping out.

HEROIC HANDEL! Handel's Judas Maccabaeus - https://mailchi.mp/63d74848032c/heroic-handel
Click to learn about Saratoga Voices performance of Judas Maccabaeus and to buy tickets.