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June 25, 2024

“Dare to How”: Embracing Discomfort is the Key to Growth and Innovation

“Dare to How”: Embracing Discomfort is the Key to Growth and Innovation
At Oclef, we believe that the path to excellence is paved with challenges. Our faculty members don't just teach music; they embody a philosophy of continuous growth and innovation that sets the tone for our entire organization. This approach isn't about being comfortable – it's about thriving in discomfort and using it as a catalyst for extraordinary achievement.

June 19, 2024

The Digital-Physical Harmony: Revolutionizing Piano Education for the Modern Student

The Digital-Physical Harmony: Revolutionizing Piano Education for the Modern Student
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, a curious trend is emerging. While many industries have raced to digitize everything, the most innovative companies are realizing that the future isn't just digital—it's a carefully orchestrated dance between the digital and the physical.

June 10, 2024

The Unseen Symphony: Unveiling the Hidden Dimensions of Piano Learning

The Unseen Symphony: Unveiling the Hidden Dimensions of Piano Learning
In the realm of piano education, there's a silent revolution taking place. It's a revolution not marked by grand gestures or sweeping reforms, but by a quiet, persistent quest to understand the intricate workings of the learning mind. At the heart of this revolution is a concept that we at Oclef have come to call "unseen learning."

May 06, 2020

A piano school where kids actually practice daily and find purpose in music

A piano school where kids actually practice daily and find purpose in music
This all started back in 2014 when I was finishing a 6 month long touring season as a concert pianist. My Aussie tour manager, Tim, had just left to return back to London and this time I decided I wasn’t going back. I decided I was done with touring for multiple reasons, but mainly because I didn’t see myself expanding to a 9 month schedule after 5 seasons of intense preparation and constant travel.

November 04, 2018

Food is important.

Food is important.
My job is to ensure that the environment and conditions that they are developing in is consistent and ideal. But the reality is for all piano teachers, that you only get to water your crops once a week, maybe twice.