Chicken Soup for Pianists

This collection of videos-with-explanation is a brilliant encapsulation of experience by one of our wisest, respected musical pedagogues and pianists. The 5 videos are interconnected, densely packed with ideas, examples, metaphors, suggestions. Ms. Penneys is at her most personable, inviting the viewer to sit in on her own practical and philosophical process - spontaneously demonstrating at the piano. Recommended highly for beginners, advanced students, as well as professionals.

It is a very inspiring book for pianists, piano lovers, and even piano teachers. Professor Penney’s approaches to "Breath, Feeling, Awareness, Balance, and Habit" are written so neatly that it is easy to understand her perspective. In addition, Professor Penney’s book is a good reminder of the significance of those elements to all pianists. As a piano teacher, I would strongly encourage my students to get her book!

Rebecca Penneys brings a world of knowledge and an unique way of teaching to her master students. She gives so much more to her students than just playing the piano rather she gives them an insight to understanding the composer the meaning of the music and performance quality.