In this heartfelt wrap-up of Season 3, Cynthia from Cynthia Ali Studios reflects on a season rich with musical discovery and emotional expression. This spring, listeners explored:
- Intervals: Recognizing and differentiating musical intervals such as dissonant seconds and harmonious fifths, training both the ear and the eye.
- Meter: Understanding how time signatures like 3/4 or 6/8 shape music's feel and flow, including a personal family dance story illustrating meter's importance.
- Dynamics: The expressive power of music through dynamics—from soft whispers (piano) to powerful bursts (forte)—with emotional insights inspired by personal experiences, including Lauren Daigle’s song "Rescue."
- Articulation: Shaping notes intentionally with staccato, legato, tenuto, and portato, highlighted beautifully alongside Emily Dickinson's poetic imagery.
- Expression as Inflection: Making musical phrases communicate vividly, inspired by the breathwork of flute playing.
Additional highlights included mastering tempo, appreciating the expressive power of rests, and cultivating personal and beautiful tone on the piano. The season concluded by emphasizing the importance of musicality—going beyond correct notes to truly bring performances to life, humorously comparing flat performances to a flat Dr. Pepper—no fizz, no magic!
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🎶 Summer Series Preview: Starting Monday, June 30th, the podcast’s Summer Series will explore music beyond the studio, from concerts and books to vibrant conversations, highlighting how music enriches everyday life.
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🎹 Upcoming Adult Piano Class:
🎶 Level 1.5: The Music Begins (6-week summer class) Dates: Tuesdays at 7pm CT — June 24 to July 29 Designed for those who completed Level 1 and want to keep progressing with confidence. 💲Just $75 — Use code KEY10 by June 17th to save 10%
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🎹 Mastery Pathway to Piano: Level One for Adults
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🎉 Don’t Miss Other Upcoming Events!🎶
- Piano Studio Book Club: Join here
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