Send a text https://LisaSpector/BlackFridayWaitlist  Welcome to a special and deeply personal episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast. This week, I’m stepping away from the usual format to remember my beloved black Lab, Gina, who passed away this week at 15 and a half years old. Gina was my agility champion partner, my devoted companion and a familiar presence during my YouTube sessions.   In her memory, I play a poignant piece by Belarusian composer Skulta and will share how the subli...

Pattern Recognition: The Fast-Track to Piano Proficiency

The Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast is the show for adult classical pianists wanting to play the classical music of their dreams with joy and ease.&nbsp;Meet your host, Juilliard alum and Piano Ninja, Lisa Spector. She's sharing her treasured tricks honed through years of study with legendary mentors Earl Wild, Leon Fleisher, John Perry and Lillian Kallir.&nbsp;But here's the remarkable part: Lisa's journey to piano mastery was interrupted after an unexpected fall led to seven complicated right-hand fractures, resulting in four surgeries over several years and a medical professional telling her she'd never play piano again.&nbsp; Her resilience and unique insights will inspire you.If you're a classical pianist yearning to practice less and play more, you've found your musical oasis.&nbsp;Dropped every Thursday. Season 2 starts October 24, 2024.&nbsp;Tune in, and you'll soon discover your inner Piano Ninja!