Classical music is hard, particularly Bach’s Inventions. Here’s 30 things I’m learning from working up his music again:

VideosEric BarfieldAugust 6, 2014Bach, Video, Classical Music, Eric Barfield, Eric Barfield PianistComment

MainStage Mondays: Maximizing Polyphony Without Crashing Your Computer

I love MainStage, but if you’re not super careful it’s easy to overload your computer by playing too many notes at once. Here are some ways to minimize this problem:

5 Calendar/Todo List Tricks That Make You A Better Musician

As I’ve grown increasingly more busy, I’ve discovered dozens of tiny tricks that help me be more thoughtful, keep my word, be better prepared, and generally run my life more effectively. Here are 5 of my favorite:

Music BusinessEric BarfieldAugust 1, 2014Music Business, Scheduling, Calendar, Todo list, Eric Barfield, Eric W. Barfield PianoComment

Happy Birthday! A Reflection on Two Years of Blogging

Two years ago today, I started a blog about my life as a musician. All I knew was that I wanted to share my thoughts about music, and more importantly, I wanted to help people.

Eric BarfieldJuly 29, 2014Eric Barfield, Blog, 2 years, Blog Anniversary, Eric W. Barfield, Eric Barfield Blog, Eric Barfield PianistComment

6 Tricks to Getting Your Best Performance

Recording, Live PerformanceEric BarfieldJuly 25, 2014Performance, Concentration, Eric Barfield, Eric W. BarfieldComment

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