Show Notes
Erica is the editor of UK-based Pianist Magazine, an internationally renowned magazine for people who love to play the piano. It features interviews with top concert pianists, full-length features on current issues, how-to piano lessons, CD and sheet music reviews, Questions and Answers, teaching tips and concert highlights.
I thought, who better to chat with than the editor of one of the world's top piano magazines for interesting opinions and conversations on all things piano related!
Erica originally had a scholarship to study at the Manhattan School of Music, and we also chat about her musical journey- it's Erica's wonderful piano playing that we hear at the beginning and end of this podcast episode.
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