Why Do We Forget Pieces We Once Knew Well (SOPP798)
Why do we forget organ pieces we once knew by heart and performed in recitals, while other works stick with us for decades? In this conversa...
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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 952 episodesWhat Makes Church Organ Culture in Prague So Unique? (SOPP797)
In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast (SOPP797), Vidas and Aušra record from Oslo, Norway, joined by special guest Paulius...
Does Recording Yourself Make You a Better Organist? (SOPP796)
In Episode 796 of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast, Vidas and Ausra discuss whether regularly recording your practice and performances a...
Should Organists Specialize—or Play Everything? (SOPP795)
Should an organist specialize in a specific era, style, or composer—or strive to master a broad, versatile repertoire across all musical per...
Are We Learning Too Many Organ Pieces at Once? (SOPP794)
How many organ pieces should you be practicing at once? It’s a question every organist—from beginners to professionals—faces. In this episod...
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...
Why 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...