Piano, finally
Piano Finally is a podcast by an old bloke who is learning the piano, finally. I cover the process of learning the piano and music theory as an adult learner. I also review piano books, hardware and other materials from an adult learner's perspective.
Episodes
43 episodes
Episode 42 - Devi Mamak
🎙️ Episode 42 – Devi MamakG’day, and welcome back to Piano, finally—a podcast by an old bloke learning the piano, finally.This week’s episode is a little different. I’m thrilled to share the very first interview on...
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Episode 41 - Pianos and Keyboards
🎙 Episode 41 – Pianos and KeyboardsG’day, and welcome back to Piano, Finally – the podcast by an old bloke, finally learning piano. In this episode, we take a look at a curious music theory making the rounds on YouTube, dip ...
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Episode 40 - External Memory
WelcomeWelcome to episode 40 of Piano, Finally! If you're new here, I hope you enjoy the show. If you’re a returning listener, thanks for coming back! If you're learning piano or another instrument, I'd love to hear how you'...
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Episode 39 - Choosing Music
🎹 Episode 39 – Choosing Music 🎶Welcome!Thanks for tuning in to Episode 39 of Piano, finally! Whether you're a first-time listener or a returning friend, I appreciate you being here. If you're on your own piano-...
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Episode 38 - Move On
WelcomeG’day, and welcome to Episode 38 of Piano, Finally! If you’re new here, I hope you enjoy the episode. If you’re a returning listener, thanks for coming back!This week, I’m recording on Saturday instead of Su...
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Episode 37 - Variety
IntroductionWelcome to Episode 37 of Piano, Finally, the podcast about learning the piano as an adult. This week, David talks about adding variety to practice routines, an insightful piano teaching podcast, and some exciting...
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Episode 36 - Vision and Reality
Balancing big dreams with real progress—this week, I talk about the challenge of picking a new piece to learn. Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata? Maybe not yet, but setting ambitious goals keeps the journey exciting! 🚀I’m also diving...
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Episode 35 - Curiosity
🔹 IntroductionWelcome to Episode 35! If you're new here, I hope you enjoy the podcast. If you're a returning listener, thanks for coming back! Feel free to share your musical journey with me at david@pianofinally.show.🔹...
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Episode 34 - Planning
Welcome to Episode 34 of Piano, Finally, hosted by David Reidy. In this episode, David reflects on the start of the new school year, shares his goals for piano learning, and dives into some fascinating content from the world of classic...
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Episode 33 - Playing With Music
IntroductionWelcome to Episode 33 of Piano, Finally, a podcast by David Reidy, an old bloke learning the piano.Podcast Website UpdateThe podcast website is undergoing changes. The new site is hosted on Buzz...
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Episode 32 - Exercising
In this episode of Piano, Finally, David Reidy reflects on the conclusion of the National Chopin Piano Competition in Miami, sharing his impressions of the winners and a unique behind-the-scenes moment where the six finalists candidly ...
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Episode 31 - Practice is Weird
In this episode of Piano, Finally, host David Reidy dives into the quirks and challenges of piano practice, sharing his ongoing journey as a late piano learner. David kicks off with reflections on the National Chopin Piano Competition ...
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Episode 30 - Not the destination
This episode of Piano, Finally, titled "Not the Destination", marks the 30th instalment of the podcast by David Reidy, an enthusiast documenting his piano learning journey. The episode opens with David’s warm welcome to new and returni...
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Episode 29 - The First Year
In episode 29 of Piano, Finally, David Reidy warmly invites listeners into his world of piano learning, reflecting on a transformative first year filled with challenges, triumphs, and plenty of music. Whether you’re a seasoned pianist ...
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Episode 28 - Giving Music
WelcomeThanks for tuning in to another episode of Piano, Finally. The Christmas season is here, and I’ve just wrapped up my last piano lesson for the year. I’m currently working on Canon and Bagatelle, with...
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Episode 27 - Christmas Tunes
In Episode 27 of Piano, Finally, host David Reidy shares an engaging mix of piano progress, creative inspirations, and thoughtful reflections on the holiday season. As an adult beginner learning piano, David’s journey is relatable and ...
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Episode 26 - Useful Theory
In this episode of Piano, Finally, David Reidy reflects on his progress as he continues his journey of learning piano. After returning to work and recovering from time off, David shares how establishing a morning practice routine has t...
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Episode 25 - Piano Legs
Episode 25 – Piano LegsIn this episode of "Piano, Finally", David Reidy returns after an unplanned three-week break with a deeply personal update. Following an unexpected hospital stay for surgery, David reflects on the i...
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Episode 24 - Music is Hopeful
Welcome to another musical adventure! In this episode of the Piano, Finally podcast, our host, David Reidy, takes listeners on a journey through his experiences as a budding pianist while also sharing recent piano news, reflecting on m...
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Episode 23 - Finding Time
Have you ever wondered if you can truly learn a new instrument later in life? Join me, David Reidy, as I share my personal adventure of learning piano in my later years in the latest episode of "Piano, Finally." With the invaluable guidance of ...
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Episode 22 - Artificial
What if machine learning could redefine the way we create music? Join me, David Reidy, as I challenge the boundaries between human creativity and technological innovation through my journey of learning the piano. You'll hear about my preparatio...
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Episode 21 - Performance
Ever felt the thrill of tackling a new challenge, only to find it opens unexpected doors? Join me, David Reidy, as I navigate the fascinating world of piano in this week's "Piano Finally." Inspired by Ryan Abshier's captivating video ranking to...
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Episode 20 - Scaling the Heights
How does an older adult tackle the challenge of learning piano, and what can concert experiences teach us about music appreciation? Join me, David Reidy, as I navigate my journey through the keys, sharing not only my triumphs and stumbles with ...
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Episode 19 - It's Alive
Ever had a whimsical chat with a fellow theater enthusiast about oboists during intermission? Join me, David Reidy, as I recount such an amusing exchange from my recent outing to see Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" at the Opera House, ...
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