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My YouTube Video Interview

 

Some of you may have found my blog through a link from the YouTube video interview I did last month with Manu Fonsny of Piano Sight Reading. For those readers who have not yet seen the video, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TYtIEkaAQM .

             This video provides the most comprehensive overview of my upcoming book so far. The importance of reading intervals in connection with sight-reading is explained in detail. 

             In case you are unfamiliar with the interviewer, she is an Australian pianist and composer who created a YouTube channel and a website https://www.pianosightreading.com.au completely devoted to piano sight-reading. She is highly knowledgeable on the subject and provides many good tips on how to improve skills in her videos. Brave in front of the camera, Manu has performed live sight-readings of an eclectic array of piano literature. Viewers see a realistic perspective of what happens in sight-reading and can observe the many potential pitfalls and challenges in the process. These videos dispel any lingering notions that piano professionals never make mistakes while sight-reading and provide a model for what can reasonably be achieved through dedication and hard work.

            Many of you may be wondering why I have not posted a blog in several months. My apologies for the delay, but I needed to take some time to concentrate on research for my book, writing the book, and preparing for the YouTube interview. Many new developments for upcoming blog ideas are in the works so keep checking in and stay tuned!

 Robert 


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