Monthly Archives: February 2012
Pachelbel Canon in C
Anne Ku introduces Pachelbel’s famous Canon to beginners of piano. Continue reading
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Academy Awards Concert
Over the years, I’ve collected quite a portfolio of music to suit all occasions. Music from movies, in particular, fits well as background and foreground music. I’ve used several in my most recent concert on Valentine’s Day, for love songs … Continue reading
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Duo in color at North Meadow House Concert in Connecticut
A painting of our piano guitar duo live in concert in Connecticut! Continue reading
Going on TV and radio
The prospect of appearing on TV and radio is extremely daunting. In some ways it’s harder than appearing live on stage. Why? When I get on stage, I can see my audience. I can gauge their reaction. It’s a two-way … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day Concert
Last summer, a soprano told me about some modern love songs she wanted to sing for Valentine’s Day. While we never managed to get together to try them out, the conversation got me thinking about doing my own concert on … Continue reading
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Transferrable skills: from music to ?
Four years ago, Anne Ku faced the daunting task of getting 40 musicians to play her music. She learned that those skills are transferrable. Continue reading
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Stepping up to yes I can
The journey from “I can’t” to “I can” starts with “I won’t” and ends with “Yes, I did it.” Continue reading
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Teaching piano, teaching music
Anne Ku’s new group piano class is more than piano playing. Continue reading
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