Conversations about all things organ playing. Dr. Vidas Pinkevicius and Dr. Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene talk about organ practice, technique, registration, performance, improvisation, harmony, music theory and other aspects which make up Total Organist.
https://www.organduo.lt
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 13 days 2 minutes
#AskVidasAndAusra 52 - Would you recommend Ritchie/Stauffer organ technique book for a beginner?
Today’s question was sent by David, and he writes, “Hello Vidas and Ausra. In the podcast with Paulius Grigonis, the book by George Ritchie was discussed. Would you recommend this book for a beginner? If you do, how about I use this book as part of my daily practice? My daily practice now consists entirely of learning a single piece. Thank you for your help.” http://www.organduo.lt
#AskVidasAndAusra 51 - How do I cancel Total Organist if it’s not for me?
Today’s question was sent by Liesel, and she asks this question: “How do I cancel Total Organist if it’s not for me? I want to do the trial version. Is there a cancellation page to go to?”
#AskVidasAndAusra 50 - I can't find my comfortable position on the organ bench
Today’s question was sent by Anna, and she writes that she tries to sit correctly on the organ bench, but she doesn’t seem to be able to find her position--her convenient position. http://www.organduo.lt
#AskVidasAndAusra 49 - I feel the pain in my knees when I play the organ pedals
#AskVidasAndAusra 49 - I feel the pain in my knees when I play the organ pedals by Vidas Pinkevicius
#AskVidasAndAusra 48 - What does it take to become a concert organist?
Nadine asks what does it take to become a concert organist?
#AskVidasAndAusra 47 - I have forgotten the basics
(Pat) Holding me back is having forgotten basics, both hand facility and knowledge of flats, sharps etc.
SOP Podcast #107 - Kae Hannah Matsuda on Developing Hands And Feet Coordination
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #107! http://www.organduo.lt/podcast Today's guest is an American organist and pianist Kae Hannah Matsuda. She began piano lessons at age 9. In junior high school she accompanied her youth group's weekly hymn sing, and at 13 began her ongoing involvement in church music...
#AskVidasAndAusra 46 - I just a need to follow your plan each day
Pat writes that he just needs to follow our plan each day to reach his goals in organ playing.
#AskVidasAndAusra 45 - The lack of time for practice without interruptions is discouraging
Pats writes about his challenge of time without interruptions, the lack of which causes him to be discouraged at his ability to regain his organ playing skill.
SOP Podcast 106 - Weston Jennings on Letting the Instrument Tell You What It Wants
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #106! http://www.organduo.lt/podcast Today's guest is an American organist Weston Jennings who is quickly establishing himself as a talented and engaging international performer. We recorded this conversation before his concert at Vilnius University St. John's church which was about a month ago on July 1. On his thoughtful program - works of Felix Mendelssohn, Edwin Lemare, Arvo Pärt, Johannes Brahms, David Conte and, of course, Johann Sebastian Bach...