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It sure has been a long time since I’ve made a video… I feel one coming on soon!
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Virtual Technique Masterclass with Dr. Alexander McDonald
August 23rd at 11am
I am honored and excited to host my friend Dr. Alexander McDonald, a spectacular pianist and teacher who will be presenting a special talk on avoiding injury and surmounting technical challenges in the music of Franz Liszt. Tickets available at www.finlaymethod.com/tickets.
Dr. Alex McDonald was a top prizewinner at both the New Orleans and Gina Bachauer Piano Competitions and competed in the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. A graduate of NEC and Juilliard, he serves as director of the Basically Beethoven Festival in Dallas and is a sought-after pedagogue whose students have gone on to Juilliard, Eastman, and other top conservatories.
What makes Dr. McDonald truly stand out is the clarity and depth he brings to teaching — shaped not only by great artistry, but also by his personal journey through injury and recovery. He’s become a leading voice in the field of technique and injury prevention, and I can’t wait to host him a week from Saturday!
06/21/2025
First official day as an Interlochen faculty member.
This place shaped me in more ways than I can count. I spent the better part four years here as a middle school and high school student—first as a camper, then at the Academy. It was here that I grew into myself as a musician, formed lasting friendships, and discovered the kind of work and wonder I wanted to build my life around.
In a poetic twist of fate, I’ve been assigned to teach in the very same piano studio where I had my own lessons all those years ago.
Coming back now, not as a student but as a teacher, feels amazing. I’m honored, grateful, and excited for what’s ahead.
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