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
56 episodes
Episode 55 - Play Like No One Is Listening
🎙 Episode 55 – Play Like No One Is ListeningG’day and welcome back to Piano, Finally, where an old bloke keeps learning the piano, one step (and one podcast) at a time.This week’s script was written in the foyer of...
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Episode 54 - Under Pressure
🎙 Episode 54 – Under PressureWelcome to Episode 54 of Piano, Finally, the podcast of one old bloke making his way—note by note—through learning the piano.It’s been a big week at school with the Creative and Perform...
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Episode 53 - A Community
Episode 53 – A CommunityG’day and welcome to Episode 53 of Piano, finally, the podcast of a bloke getting around to learning the piano… finally.This week finds me writing from the foyer of the Joan Sutherland Perfo...
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Episode 52 - A Dangerous Business
🎙 Episode 52 – A Dangerous BusinessG’day, and welcome back to Piano, Finally—a podcast from an old bloke finally learning the piano. This week’s episode was written once again from the busy foyer of the Sydney Opera House...
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Episode 51 - Once a Day
Welcome to Episode 51 of Piano, Finally! This week, I talk about how my piano practice was affected by long work days, debating competitions, and the occasional musical side quest — like programming the Nord Stage 4 to sound like the i...
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Episode 50 - One Year
G’day, and welcome to Episode 50 of Piano, Finally! This week marks one full year since the podcast began, and in that time, fifty proper episodes have made it to air. In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on the journey so far —...
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Episode 49 - Do I Need A Piano Teacher?
Thanks for tuning in to Episode 49! This week, I talk about why piano lessons are back, how progress changes when there’s someone else listening, and whether it’s worth having a piano teacher at all (spoiler: yes, it is).🎼 Back to Les...
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Episode 48 - Dancing about Architecture
🎹 Episode 48 – Dancing about architectureWelcome to Episode 48. This week, I reflect on remixing, musical distractions, and the sneaky ways we convince ourselves we’re making progress.🎧 Remixing in the ClassroomY...
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Episode 47 - Making it up
Welcome back! In this episode of Piano, finally, I talk about a week of not-much-practice, school restarting, and musical surprises—including a band at a diocesan staff day that, while technically solid, wasn’t quite my style.🎠...
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Episode 46 - Get Out
G’day everyone, and welcome to Episode 46 of Piano, Finally!This week, I’ve been thinking about all the unexpected doors learning the piano opens — doors that aren’t always about the piano itself.On ANZAC Day, I joined the H...
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Episode 45 - Playing
Welcome to Episode 45 of Piano, FinallyThis week, David reflects on what it really means to “play” the piano—not just as a technical activity but as a source of joy, creativity, and fun.🚗 Road Trip & Pia...
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Episode 44 - Choosing for the Year
🎹 Episode 44 – Choosing for the YearWelcome back to Piano, Finally, the podcast by an old bloke finally getting around to learning the piano. In this episode, I share a bit of everything – from an odd experience learning the...
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Episode 43 - Artificial Meaning
🎹 Piano, finally – Episode 43: Artificial MeaningG’day, everyone! In this week’s episode, I share a bit about live music, online rabbit holes, and thoughts on what makes music meaningful, even in the age of AI.🎶 Sydney Symp...
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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
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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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