Author Archive for: Andrew Remillard
Entries by Andrew
The Prelude
Exodus 3:1 – 6 3 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. […]
Some of the Effects of Deep Cycling on our Pianos
What happens to your piano after the deep cycling of temperature and humidity we have been experiencing? This winter (as if I have to remind you) was exceptional in the unremitting cold which lasted 30 – 45 days longer than normal. Time will tell if this summer will match the winter in its extremity. But […]
Commandment 2) THOU SHALT KNOW AND LOVE THY BEAT. Chapter 2
Commandment 2) THOU SHALT KNOW AND LOVE THY BEAT. The most important thing in music is rhythm, the most important thing to rhythm is the beat, and the most important thing to the beat is its steadiness. I can play a familiar melody such as Mary Had a Little Lamb, and make it completely unrecognizable […]
1) Thou Shalt Not Kid Thy Self Chapter 1
1) THOU SHALT NOT KID THY SELF. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Polonius gives his son Laertes the advice to above all else to be true to himself. Honesty with one’s self is a lifelong process. In the world of music practice it can begin with the simple step of writing down how much you practice. Even […]
Reminiscing About a Small Town: Bad Axe, Michigan
In the quiet, dusty corners of the social media world there is a site called: “You must be from Bad Axe, Michigan…” with around 1700 members. Most members are old Bad Axe natives who like to keep up with what is happening in their old hometown. Every once in a while someone will share a […]
I saw your name when I was looking online. I wanted to listen...November 3, 2023 - 6:22 am by Mary Ledbetter
Thanks for all the help!April 30, 2023 - 5:11 pm by Andrew
Awesome. I will arrange a contribution BlessingsApril 27, 2023 - 7:11 pm by Kent Chown