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Is it time to tune my piano?

3/27/2016

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Yes it is.

There is a good chance it is out of tune because of winter dryness in your home. I'd book the tuner to come by soon after the furnace closes for the summer.
It is definitely out of tune if you can't remember the name of the last person who tuned it.
Most pianos need at least 2 tunings a year
The Piano Life Saver is a product I've used. "As a fundamental component of complete piano care, it protects your piano from the undesirable effects of extreme or fluctuating humidity levels. The Piano Life Saver System will enable your instrument to maintain proper pitch between tunings and protect the myriad of tiny wooden parts that make up a piano. A stable piano will be more enjoyable to play and listen to while rewarding your fingers with a consistent, proper touch."

Cheers,

David

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Adult performance opportunities in the GTA

3/13/2016

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I was jamming this evening at the Cavern Club in Downtown Toronto this evening. A room full of adults making music. I will admit most were much younger than I but not all.
Hobbyists, music students, and a few aspiring Divas and ambitious Punk bands. Yep, quite a banquet of fun.
Next month I plan to join a local classical music night where adults also get up and strut their musical stuff.
Here are a few thoughts on the activity:

It's really fun. I've been going for a few weeks and I see that the same faces return. Friendly faces, happy faces, excited and sometimes nervous faces.
Toronto has a really supportive and gentle scene. New York City it isn't. There is room for all levels.
You get better through performing goes without saying. I drum at these events. The adrenaline rush is very exciting. The friends I'm making are wonderfully supportive of my efforts. And I enthusiastically support theirs.
Covers or originals, Toronto welcomes them all.

Maybe you might also consider it.

Cheers,
David

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