Secrets Of Organ Playing Podcast

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Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast and #AskVidasAndAusra.Conversations about all things organ playing. Vidas Pinkevicius and Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene talk with experts from the organ world - concert and church organists, improvisers, educators, composers, organ builders, musicologists and other people who help shape the future of our profession.

Episodios

  • SOPP708: I’ve started to approach my organ pieces like my scales, ‘from memory’ and I’m definitely making progress

    13/03/2024 Duración: 15min

     Let’s start episode 708 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Dawn, and she writes:“Hi Vidas,I’m finding your advice very helpful. I’ve started to approach my pieces like my scales, ‘from memory’ and I’m definitely making progress. I’m recognising finger patterns are better too, which I normally don’t. So thank you for your advice on memorisation.In answer to your questions:My dream is to play competently and confidently. Perhaps in the future to reach Grade 8 standard if I’m ever good enough.The 3 things holding me back:1. Poor fingering.2. Poor rhythm.3. Slow speed.Thanks again for your advice and support. It’s much appreciated.Dawn”

  • SOPP706: About our summer organ trips to Poland, Denmark, Ukraine and Latvia

    30/08/2023 Duración: 46min

    Let's start episode 706 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. Today we decided to discuss a little bit about our last summer organ trips. So we hope you will enjoy our conversation about all the recitals that we played in various countries.

  • SOPP705: I'd like to be able to accompany any song without losing the mood of the song

    10/05/2023 Duración: 16min

    This question was sent by Matthew, and he writes:“Hello Vidas & Ausra,Thank you for all that you are doing to encourage and coach organists!1. What is your dream for organ playing?Be able to accompany any song without losing the mood of the song. Rich bass and appropriate chords.2. What are 3 most important things that are holding you back from realizing your dream?a. Fingeringb. Unable to play soprano and alto in the right hand simultaneously (bass and tenor in the left hand simultaneously)c. Knowledge of chordsBest regards,Mathew”

  • SOPP704: Which of your studies do you recommend for learning repertoire within a short period of time?

    03/05/2023 Duración: 14min

    This question was sent by Leo, and he writes:Good morning,  Which of your studies do you recommend for learning repertoire within a short period of time?Thanks,  Leo

  • SOPP703: I want to become the best organist that I can be. Things holding me back are playing anxiety, physical stamina, and lack of concentration.

    08/03/2023 Duración: 12min

    This question was sent by Pamela, and she has a dream to be the best organist that she can be. And holding her back is playing anxiety, physical stamina, and lack of concentration.

  • SOPP702: Are there any secrets or nuggets of wisdom as it pertains to learning difficult pieces quickly?

    01/03/2023 Duración: 08min

    This question was sent by Leo, and he writes Good evening, Thanks so much for the fine work that you and your staff render. I am currently moving into a new position as organist for the Second Presbyterian Church here in Memphis. I am ecstatic about this amazing opportunity. Are there any secrets or nuggets of wisdom as it pertains to learning difficult pieces quickly. Please advise or share what to purchase on your website. Thank you Leo

  • SOPP701: How do two tablets with the music score know when to switch as they do when you turn pages?

    22/02/2023 Duración: 14min

    This question was sent by Richard, and he writes: “Hey Vidas, I just watched your video of 4 movements your Nun Danket Suite - VERY nice. Question: how do the tablets with the music score know when to switch as they do? Thanks! Richard”

  • SOPP700: My dream is to improve my improvisation techniques

    02/02/2023 Duración: 17min

    This question was sent by Pedro, and he writes: 1. My dream is to improve my improvisation techniques. I think this goes through more music analysis, and trying to write down small pieces.  I would also like to be more confident when choosing the appropriate registration.  And finally I would like to change my finger touch, that is still one of a trained pianist. 2. Things that hold me to reach that goal is : Time to play more often and access to an organ. Thank you, Pedro

  • SOPP699: How Rorate caeli, ornamented chorale prelude by Jeanne Demessieux is constructed?

    25/01/2023 Duración: 11min

    This question was sent by Rien Schalkwijk, our friend from YouTube, and he wants to know how Rorate caeli, ornamented chorale prelude by Jeanne Demessieux is constructed.

  • SOPP698: My dream is to be able to sight-read hymns well enough that a last minute change to a hymn in a church service doesn’t worry me

    18/01/2023 Duración: 10min

    This question was sent by Rebekah, and she writes: 1) My dream is to be able to sight-read hymns well enough that a last minute change to a hymn in a church service doesn’t worry me. 2) What’s holding me back is time - I just started playing the organ a little less than 3 months ago, and I can only get to the church to practice 3 days a week. I do practice on my piano at home on the other days. Rebekah”

  • SOPP697: How to Teach in an Organ Studio Where One Student is Playing With One Finger Only and Another - Rather Well

    16/11/2022 Duración: 13min

    Today, we’d like to talk about how to teach in an organ studio where one student is playing with one finger only, and another rather well.

  • SOPP696: What to do when you come to practice and there is a funeral in the church?

    02/11/2022 Duración: 12min

    Today, I would like to talk about what to do when you come to practice and there is a funeral in the church. It has happened to us many times before. We had our Unda Maris Studio rehearsal planned, but before that, we were going to record some organ music on our church organ. But before entering the church, we noticed widely opened doors which means something is going on. And sure enough, in one of the chapels, there was a funeral being prepared.

  • SOPP695: Total Organist Community Migrated from Basecamp to Discord

    05/10/2022 Duración: 14min

    Today, we’d like to talk a little bit about how and why Total Organist Community has migrated from Basecamp to Discord.

  • SOPP694: My technique has really slipped a good bit, most of my repertoire is rusty, and if I’m not careful I can get pretty discouraged

    23/09/2022 Duración: 17min

    This question was sent by Ed, he is one of our Total Organist students and he writes: You asked me to get back to you about what I’m practicing, and I had to wait a few days to figure out how to explain this. As I mentioned in my prior email I have a masters degree in organ performance from many years ago, and then let it lapse for several decades. Now that I’m retired I’m trying to make the magic happen again, and it’s been challenging to figure out how to put the pieces back together. My technique has really slipped a good bit, most of my repertoire is rusty, and if I’m not careful I can get pretty discouraged. One thing that has helped me is that I put together the attached spreadsheet. I took several days to go through all the music in the boxes to try to remember what I had learned already. I even found pieces that clearly I had played because my handwriting is all over the paper, yet I could not remember anything about the piece. I put all this information into a spreadsheet to help me understand my pri

  • SOPP693: Alina Rotaru on Early Music, Playing Harpsichord and Sigismundus Lauxmin International Harpsichord Contest

    21/09/2022 Duración: 58min

    Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #693! Today's guest is harpsichordist Alina Rotaru. Alina studied piano and choral conducting at the music academy in her hometown of Bucharest. After moving to Germany, she studied harpsichord with Siegbert Rampe and Wolfgang Kostujak at the Folkwang University of the Arts Essen, with Bob van Asperen at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, and with Carsten Lohff and Detlef Bratschke at the University of the Arts Bremen. She is an active soloist and ensemble player, and also in charge of various orchestral, opera, and sacred music projects of the German Early and Late Baroque as an artistic director. As a soloist, she has performed across most of Europe, as well as in Japan, South America and USA. She teaches at the University of the Arts in Bremen. Her solo recordings of harpsichord works by JP Sweelinck, JJ Froberger, and English virginalists have earned excellent reviews in the music press and among their peers. Together with viol

  • SOPP689: I want to improve my organ pedal technique

    07/09/2022 Duración: 09min

    This question was sent by Martin, and his response is to the question, “What are his goals in organ playing in the next 3-6 months?” So he writes: “Improving my pedaling technique, independence of hands and feet”. 

  • SOPP687: My dream is to improve my playing with the most effective way to practice and get the most out of my practice time

    24/08/2022 Duración: 12min

    This question was sent by Steven, and he writes: “Vidas, Here are my responses to your questions. 1. What is your dream for organ playing? My dream is to improve my playing with the most effective way to practice and get the most out of my practice time. 2. What are 3 most important things that are holding you back from realising your dream? A. Effective practice and getting the most out of practice time. B. Better registrations for the music C. Being more confident in my playing Currently practicing Widor’s Toccata from his 5th organ symphony and Vierne’s Finale from 1st symphony and Carillon de Westminster. And these works of J.S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in d minor BWV 565 Fugue in D BWV 532a Praeludium and Fugue in d minor BWV 549a The Gigue Fugue, BWV 577. Thank you for all you two do in assisting others to improve their playing skills at the organ. Steven”

  • SOPP690: My dream is to be able to play the organ confidently in the liturgy and perhaps in recitals occasionally

    17/08/2022 Duración: 14min

    This question was sent by Andrew, and he writes Dear Vidas, My answers to your recent questions: 1. My dream is to be able to play the organ confidently in the liturgy and perhaps in recitals occasionally. 2. The 3 most important things holding me back from this are: - Poor sense of timing and rhythm - Lack of focus and concentration in practicing - My legs are both slightly twisted outwards, which makes some pedaling uncomfortable (especially around the middle of the pedalboard; I cannot place my knees close together without great effort) Nonetheless, I am finding Total Organist a very useful resource and community. I find your daily emails especially helpful. My best wishes to you and Ausra from England,  Andrew

  • SOPP688: The main problem with being an organist is that you usually can't practice at home because most people don't own organs and even so...probably not a pipe organ!

    10/08/2022 Duración: 11min

    This question was sent by Rita, and she writes: I am learning a lot from your episodes. I am a trained pianist but also play organ. The main problem with being an organist is that you usually can't practice at home because most people don't own organs and even so...probably not a pipe organ! There are many true organists that utilize all the stops and use both feet seamlessly. Because I now play on 4 different organs… I want to give the listeners/participants the best experience. My suggestion is to focus on the easiest registrations… easiest way of just knowing how to prepare for playing the quickest and easiest way. Practice makes perfect so my goal is to gain access to my 4 churches and devote practice time to each organ. Thank you again for your helpful lessons! Find out more at organduo.lt!

  • SOPP685: I'm spending too much time without getting much progress

    03/08/2022 Duración: 12min

    This question was sent by Odubiyi, and he writes: “My dreams for the Organ is to be a master on the Organ. Things holding me back: light, faulty pedal notes, spending too much time without getting much progress. Art of performance” Find out more at https://organduo.lt

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