Tonal Concepts

07/21/2023

With the first two recitals complete this summer, the once theoretical idea of playing a concerto with MIDI orchestra, (though using actual intrument samples) has become an actuality. Here is the June 26 performance. I inserted the original audio into the master orchestra track. Best sound through quality speakers or headphones. Enjoy!🎶🎵

Archduke Rudolf of Austria was a friend, patron and student of Beethoven. The impression of this relationship inspired LVB to compose 14 compositions dedicat...

08/14/2021

https://youtu.be/aaKT96WFqLg

Jimothy Rogers is the piano soloist for this performance of the 2nd movement of Beethoven’s 5th piano concerto, named the ‘Emperor’ concerto. The orchestra r...

12/15/2020

10/15/2020

What are the piano practice techniques that we can use to develop speed, accuracy, and pulse throughout advanced passages ?

10/08/2020

www.tonalconcepts.com/scales001c

09/11/2020

Taking a moment to run through a piece after church. I try to play through these pieces at every chance considering the all Chopin project I’ve prepared. Coming Soon!!

09/09/2020

On more advanced legato passages, practice slowly first, then add accents on strong beats for the impulse to play larger groups of notes while practicing.

08/29/2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday MJ

08/25/2020

It doesn’t require much equipment at all to record at home in studio quality. Just taking a moment now to test some levels for a solo classical piano project coming soon!!