Eric Johnson Pianos

A Whole ‘Nother World

Last fall I learned about a world I knew existed, but one that, well, frightened me. It had its own language, its own sound and worse…its own tools! Yes, I’m speaking about the world of harpsichords and fortepianos! I spent 2 weeks at the J.C. Neupert Company in Bamberg Germany alternately freezing and being humbled […]

A Letter to Udo Steingraeber

Dear Udo It has been far too long since my last visit to Bayreuth. My son is 17 now and while he will someday treasure the photograph of himself at Wagners grave, alas, that day is not yet here. I of course remember vividly my then 2nd visit to your works and your compelling description […]

Teaching Materials

Here are links to various texts, photos, graphics and other materials. What is Aftertouch? What is a Duplex Scale? Youtube The Saddest Thing I Know About Integers P12 Aural Tuning Sequence University of Iowa Implant … [Read More...] about Teaching Materials

Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me

So this kind letter from someone I did not always see eye to eye with explains most of what is important. What is not spelled out is that Van Cliburn's performance the next evening was at the state dinner at the White House with President Reagan … [Read More...] about Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me

Piano Work as Meditation

Piano work can be a lonely occupation. Yes, one deals with (hopefully) a stream of customers, many of whom can be quite interesting and some of whom become friends. This connecting with individuals with whom one shares (again, hopefully) a common … [Read More...] about Piano Work as Meditation

Eric Johnson RPT

High End Piano Guy Blog

A Whole ‘Nother World

A Letter to Udo Steingraeber

Teaching Materials

Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me

Piano Work as Meditation

Eric Johnson RPT

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High End Piano Guy Blog

Eric Johnson RPT