Piano Ninja Tricks
The Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast is the show for adult classical pianists wanting to play the classical music of their dreams with joy and ease.
Meet your host, Juilliard alum and Piano Ninja, Lisa Spector. She's sharing her treasured tricks honed through years of study with legendary mentors Earl Wild, Leon Fleisher, John Perry and Lillian Kallir.
But here's the remarkable part: Lisa's journey to piano mastery was interrupted after an unexpected fall led to seven complicated right-hand fractures, resulting in four surgeries over several years and a medical professional telling her she'd never play piano again. Her resilience and unique insights will inspire you.
If you're a classical pianist yearning to practice less and play more, you've found your musical oasis.
Dropped every Thursday. Season 2 starts October 24, 2024.
Tune in, and you'll soon discover your inner Piano Ninja!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Mastering Legato With Your Thumb
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In this episode, I share my experience of playing piano with my left hand only due to a recent fracture in her my right humerus should…
Harmony in One Hand: Mastering Three Voices with Five Fingers 🎹🎶
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In this episode, immerse yourself in the world of musical complexity as we unravel the secrets of playing three distinct voices using ju…
Piano in PJs and Nighttime Melodies: A Ninja's Guide to Controlling Soft Notes and Chords
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In episode 15 of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, we delve into a commonly overlooked yet essential trick— the speed you press the key…
MASTERING CLARITY: A Piano Ninja Trick for Fast, Clean Passages
Join me in this podcast episode as we explore the secrets to playing fast passages with clarity and precision.
I share a Piano Ninja Trick that will help you achieve clean and clear not…
THE POWER OF SILENCE: Unlocking Tension and Beauty In-Between the Notes
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Discover the hidden world between the notes in Episode 13 of the Piano Ninja Tricks …
Thumb Placement Magic: The Easiest Piano Ninja Trick Revealed
In the latest episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, your host, Lisa Spector, reveals a game-changing technique to make your piano playing easier and more efficient. This episode, p…
Breaking Through: The Resilient Rhapsody of My Hand Injury and Recovery
In this poignant Thanksgiving episode, join me on an intimate journey through the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that defined my piano odyssey. From the unexpected fall that shatter…
Beyond Practice: The Secret to Musical Growth
In this Mindset Monday, get ready for a dose of piano pep talk. Today's topic revolves around a question that often echoes in the minds of musicians: Can you truly enhance your musicali…
Wrist Mastery: To Move or Not to Move
I get asked all the time, "Lisa, how much should I move my wrists when playing piano?"
My answer is always... It all depends!
Some music requires your wrist to be completely still, whil…
Keys to Brilliance: Building Habits for Piano Success
I can't overemphasize the importance of doing one thing at a time while you're practicing. Whether it's a suggestion your teacher made or a Piano Ninja Trick you're learning here, you'l…
Mastering Correct Notes: The Art of Precision in Your Piano Playing
Discover why there's no such thing as a wrong note, only getting to a wrong note, and learn the most efficient way to accurate, consistent correct notes. Tune in for expert insights and…
From Mindless to Mindful Practicing
Welcome to Mindset Monday on the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, where we dive into the transformative journey from mindless to mindful practicing.
How do you cultivate mindful practicing h…
From Struggle to Ease: 3 Tricks to Learning Music Faster
Today, we're diving deep into a question that has the potential to transform your piano practice: "How can I make this easier?" It's a query I encourage all my students and Piano Ninja …
Resisting the Tempo Police: Claiming Your Musical Freedom
I'm sharing a story close to my heart about my ongoing battle with the Tempo Police. You know, those invisible critics that sometimes haunt us as we play, telling us we're too fast or t…
Precision at the Piano: Mastering Quick Reflex Motion
Technic Thursday
QUICK REFLEX MOTION
What's that?
It's a Piano Ninja Trick I use so frequently that the members of the Piano Ninja Tricksters Club call it QRM.
It's a technique that lets …
The Power of Intention: A Heart-Centered Warm-Up
In this episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast, we're diving deep into the art of warming up with your heart. Join us on a journey of rediscovery as we explore the profound impact of…
Mastering Your Inner Metronome: The Cyclical Rhythm Method
Cyclical Rhythm... what's that?
It's a proven method that will save you a ton of practice time while helping build your inner metronome.
Music demo on this episode:
Skulta Arietta
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Music for Healing: Chopin Lento from Sonata No. 2
The 1st full episode will go live this Thursday.
In light of world events, today I share one of my favorite Chopin excerpts as music for healing.
No matter where you live, your politica…
Hatikvah "The Hope"
I had planned to release the 1st episode today. However, my heart is heavy and being called in a different direction. I'm expressing my emotions the best way I know how, through the un…
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The Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast is the best place to learn piano tricks to make your Bach, Beethoven and Chopin easier for you.
Meet your host, Juilliard alum and Piano Ninja, Lisa Spect…