When Is an Organ Piece Ready to Perform? (SOP793)
When is an organ piece truly ready to perform? Is it enough to play all the correct notes, or should we wait until the music feels completel...
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Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast
Conversations about all things organ playing. Vidas Pinkevicius and Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene talk with experts from the organ world - concert and church organists, improvisers, educators...
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20 of 947 episodesWhy Perfect Organ Playing Can Still Be Boring (SOPP792)
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating topic of what makes an organ performance truly memorable. Have you ever attended a concert tha...
Light vs. Heavy: Which Organ Action Is Best? (SOPP791)
In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast (SOPP791), Aušra and I dive into the technical and physical challenges of organ keyb...
Do You Need to Play the Melody when Accompanying Gregorian Chant? (SOPP790)
In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast, Vidas and Aušra dive into a listener question from James about accompanying Gregori...
How to Deal with Arrogant Organists (SOPP789)
Have you ever met organists who seem to look down on everybody else, who take others for granted as if you only serve their purpose. Today A...
Is Having an Independent Pedal Necessary for Practicing Bach's Trio Sonatas (SOPP788)
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 788! Today's question was sent by Nicolo and he writes: Dear Vidas, I'm an avid listener of...
Is It Possible to Prepare for a Recital on a New Organ in 30 minutes or Less (SOPP787)
You walk into a dark church, you've never seen this console before, and the audience starts arriving in exactly 30 minutes. Is it actually p...
SOPP786: Selecting and Playing Organ Repertoire for Funerals and Memorial Services
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 786! Today Ausra and I would like to share our discussion on the emotional and technical con...
SOPP785: Have You Ever Had to Miss Your Own Recital?
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 785! Today Ausra and I will talk about my unsuccessful trip to Aland Organ Festival last wee...
SOPP784: We Saw Olivier Latry in Vilnius!
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 784! On June 11 Ausra and I went to the organ recital of Olivier Latry who visited Vilnius f...
SOPP783: The DIY Organist: Simple Maintenance and Fixes for Your Home Pipe or Virtual Organ Setup
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 783! Today Ausra and I will be giving some practical advice for organists to handle common m...
SOPP782: Unlock Your Creativity: A Beginner’s Guide to Modal Organ Improvisation
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 781! Today Ausra and I will discuss the question of learning modal organ improvisation for b...
SOPP781: Mastering Digital Sheet Music and MobileSheets for Organists
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 781! Today Ausra and I will discuss the question about playing organ music from tablets and...
SOPP780: Mental Practice for Organists - Accessible and Effective Way
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 780! Today's question was sent by Dawn who is our Total Organist student and she writes: How...
SOPP779: Breaking the Mental Block - How to Start Improvising Today
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 779! Today Ausra and I will give some practical steps for classically trained organists to f...
SOPP778: Essential Tips and Repertoire for Wedding and Funeral Organists
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 778! Today Ausra and I will discuss the topic of navigating the most common and high-stakes...
SOPP777: What organ repertoire would be comparable to the Durufle Requiem?
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 777! Today's question was set by Leo and he writes: "What organ repertoire would be comparab...
SOPP776: I am a 77 year old first year student who wishes to play the organ as fast as possible
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 776! Today's question was sent by Margaret and she writes: "I am a 77 year old female first...
SOPP775: My organ teacher told me not to look at my hands while I play
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 775! Today's question was sent by Tamsin Jones who is a composer and organist from the UK an...
SOPP774: I got an email on notifying me that the processional and recessional hymns had been changed
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 774! Today's question was sent by Julie who is a member of our Total Organist community and...