Send a text https://LisaSpector.com/Groundhog Register for the Masterclass. Free through Feb. 7. ⬆️ Welcome to the last episode of Season 2 of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast! 🎧✨ In this special episode, I’m taking you inside a YouTube Live Masterclass where we tackled one of the biggest struggles pianists face—feeling stuck in slow progress. If you've ever repeated the same passages over and over with little improvement, this is for you! I’ll introduce you to Piano Ninja Tricks designed to...
Feb 6, 2025
9 min
Send a text https://lisaspector.com/groundhog Is your piano practice is stuck on repeat—practicing the same sections over and over with little to no progress? 🔁 You're not alone! In this episode, I bring you into my live, sold-out performance of Chopin’s Revolutionary Étude and share the smart practice tricks I used to prepare for it. 🎹 Featured in This Episode: 🎶 Live performance of Chopin’s Revolutionary Etude 🎶 How I overcame challenges post-hand injury to play this piece again 🎶 Esse...
Jan 31, 2025
9 min
Send a text Free Masterclass on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2nd From Practice Frustration to Major Progress Register here ⬇️ https://LisaSpector.com/groundhog Mastering the art of slow practice is the key to unlocking precision, speed and musical expression in your playing. In this episode, I discuss why slowing down is essential for learning challenging pieces, how to incorporate under tempo and under dynamics into your daily practice and ways to keep it engaging. Opening music from Coda of Chopin...
Jan 24, 2025
16 min
Send a text Welcome to another episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast! I’m Lisa Spector, here to make your piano practice easier and more effective so you can play and feel like a true piano ninja. In this episode: 🐾 Meet Sundance, my new 1.5-year-old yellow lab who’s bringing joy to my life and recordings!🔥 Learn about my initiative to support musicians affected by the Los Angeles fires through MusiCares.🎵 Discover two quick, actionable Piano Ninja Tricks for mastering challenging passage...
Jan 16, 2025
13 min
Send a text Discover why some score markings—like editor's fingering and pedal markings—are better ignored! Join Lisa Spector, your Piano Ninja, as she shares her top tips for choosing efficient, personalized fingering and using the pedal as a "dimmer switch" rather than an on/off button. Learn how to make piano playing easier and more natural, whether you're tackling Beethoven, Chopin, or Debussy. Plus, grab Lisa's free Piano Ninja Fingering Checklist to master your tech...
Jan 9, 2025
14 min
Send a text 🎹 Welcome to 2025 with the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast! 🎉 In this special 51st episode, Lisa Spector introduces her new four-legged companion, Sundance, a 17-month-old career-change dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Sundance is already learning the art of settling during piano practice! 🐾 Lisa dives into essential strategies for setting achievable, measurable, and specific goals for the new year and discusses how habit-building is the key to success. Learn about the free checklis...
Jan 3, 2025
17 min
Send a text In this milestone 50th episode, I share practical Piano Ninja tips to help you make major progress with minimal practice during the holiday season. 🎹 We’re halfway through the free Holiday Harmony Challenge, but there’s still time to join! These quick, 2-minute daily audio prompts will guide you through stress-free and efficient practice habits. Plus, I celebrate Beethoven’s 254th birthday with a mini-performance and a behind-the-scenes look at my favorite Ninja tricks for masteri...
Dec 19, 2024
12 min
Send a text Join Lisa Spector, the Piano Ninja, as she explores how focused micro-practice sessions can lead to faster progress at the piano. Inspired by her upcoming 12 Days of Holiday Harmony Challenge (Dec. 12–23), Lisa explains why short, intentional practice is scientifically proven to be more effective—and shares actionable tips for making the most of your time at the keys. Discover: 🎵 The power of 20-minute focused practice sessions 🎵 How Piano Ninja Tricks like cyclical rhythm and qui...
Dec 12, 2024
14 min
Send a text 🎹 Celebrate International Ninja Day with a Special Episode! 🎹 Feeling the holiday rush? Discover how to create harmony—both at the piano and in your life—through focused, efficient practice sessions. In this YouTube Live episode, Lisa Spector, your Piano Ninja, shares tips to help you maximize your practice time during the busiest season of the year. Learn how shorter, intentional practice sessions can lead to greater progress, reduce stress, and keep your music thriving th...
Dec 6, 2024
35 min
Send a text The holiday season is here, and your piano practice time might feel squeezed. But don’t worry! In this episode, Lisa Spector shares actionable tips to help you accomplish more in less time. ✔ Discover how short, focused sessions can transform your playing ✔ Avoid brain fatigue and eliminate poor practice habits ✔ Master essential techniques like cyclical rhythm, fingering, and pedaling Special Event! 🎉 Celebrate International Ninja Day with us on December 5! Lisa will go live on Y...
Nov 30, 2024
14 min
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