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The Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast is the best place to learn piano tricks to make your Bach, Beethoven and Chopin easier for you. Meet your host, Juilliard alum and Piano Ninja, Lisa Spector. She's sharing her treasured tricks honed through years of study with legendary mentors Earl Wild, Leon Fleisher, John Perry and Lillian Kallir. But here's the remarkable part: Lisa's journey to piano mastery was interrupted after an unexpected fall led to seven complicated right-hand fractures, resulting i ...
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You drink green tea, meditate, and practice yoga. But how do you provide zen for your pets? My Zen Pet is the only podcast with music for dogs and their people, with easy-to-digest short episodes. Cuddle up on the sofa together and get ready to turn down the stress and turn up the Zen when listening to your host, Pet Calming Maestro and Juilliard alum Lisa Spector.
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Coaches Lisa Levin and Julie Sapper provide tips and tricks for running farther, faster, and stronger. After running the Boston Marathon 32 times collectively, Julie and Lisa, along with weekly guests, provide advice for training and racing. While specific to Boston, this podcast is appropriate for runners of all levels and ages.
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Episode 219: When we saw Nate Kahaiali’i’s story on the CBS Evening News, we had to have him on our show to share his story. Nate is a middle school teacher in Lahaina, Hawaii, who was training for the 2023 Chicago Marathon when his home was destroyed by fire. Nate managed to grab his running shoes before fleeing his home and used those shoes to pu…
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In Episode 12, State of Texas v. Linda Anita Carty, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle continued their look at the case against Carty, who was convicted of capital murder in 2002 for the May, 2001, kidnapping and murder of 20-year old Joana Rodriguez so that Carty could steal Joana’s 4-day old baby. Carty recruited drug dealers/thugs to commit a home invasion, …
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In this episode we welcome back Amy Goldsmith, RD, to discuss the Women’s Olympic Marathon, the impact of under fueling on injury, particularly among endurance athletes, and what we as amateur runners can learn from the 2024 Olympics. Amy Goldsmith, RD, has worked with hundreds of athletes in her practice, Kindred Nutrition. Amy specializes in spor…
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After discussing the Olympic Marathon events, we welcomed one of our very special runners, Susan Spencer, who had been running for over 40 years and continues to improve upon her age-graded times. Susan shares how she is joyfully running marathons after an 18-year hiatus. Susan also shares her tips for staying motivated and avoiding the comparison …
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In Episode 6, State of Florida v. Dalia Dippolito, Part 1, Lisa and Kyle looked at the murder-for-hire case against former escort, Dalia Dippolito. On August 5, 2009, the producers and camera crew for the COPS television show got more than they bargained for when they were invited along to film the resolution of a five day investigation, which star…
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In Episode 11, State of Texas v. Linda Anita Carty, Part 1, Lisa and Kyle looked at the May, 2001, plot hatched by Linda Carty to save her common-law marriage by stealing her neighbor, Joana Rodriguez’s baby. She recruited drug dealers/thugs to commit a home invasion, promising them a large cache of drugs and money. She also made preparations to ta…
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In Episode 10, State of California v. Phillip Spector, Lisa and Kyle talked about the murder of actress/model Lana Clarkson by music producer Phil Spector. On February 3, 2003, Lana accompanied Spector to his mansion in Alhambra, CA. Spector, who had a history of violence against women, shot and killed Lana at around 5:00 a.m. Later, he claimed tha…
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In Episode 9, The Failure of Bail Reform. Ken W. Good, a member of the Board of Directors, Professional Bondsmen of Texas joined Lisa and Kyle to discuss the failure of Bail Reform and Zero Bail Policies. Mr. Good holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hardin Simmons University, a Master of Education from Tarleton State University (part of the Texas A&M Sys…
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In Episode 8, State of Florida v. Danny Harold Rolling, Lisa and Kyle looked at the 1989 and 1990 murders committed by serial killer and Shreveport native Danny Harold Rolling. Over 4 days in August, 1990, Rolling terrorized the college town of Gainesville, Florida, when he murdered Tracy Inez Paules, Sonja Larson, Manuel Taboada, Christa Hoyt and …
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In Episode 7, State of Florida v. Dalia Dippolito, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle concluded their look at this long-running case and talked about Dippolito’s two re-trials, one of which ended in a mistrial and the other, which concluded in June of 2017, ended with a conviction for Solicitation to Commit First Degree Murder with a Firearm. Then they talked a…
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We are excited to be back after a July break filled with racing, travel, and summer training. Speaking of which, we discuss in this episode how to overcome common summer setbacks to set yourself up for a successful fall racing season. We also discuss our favorite Olympic moments and what we can all learn from so many of our amazing Olympians. You c…
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Send us a Text Message. In this closing episode of Season 1 of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, join your host Lisa Spector, The Piano Ninja, as she shares Piano Ninja Tricks from her recent all-Chopin YouTube Live concert. Lisa shares Chopin's Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48 No. 1 as performed in her recent All Chopin program on YouTube Live. WATCH THE…
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Send us a Text Message. Quick bonus episode to invite you to My Favorite Chopin Sunday night on YouTube Live in memory of my mom. https://www.youtube.com/live/E92z-cyEgWM Add to your calendar of choice here. 👍 Sunday, August 4 TIME 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET My mother and I shared a deep love for the music of Chopin. In Trudy's memory, you're invited to "MY…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the 40th episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast! This episode is all about the tricks of touch. Play into the keys? Pull up the keys? When? Why? How? Learn the art of touch and knowing when, why and how to apply specific touches can make you sound like a Piano Ninja! Join me as I prepare to perform My Favorite …
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Send us a Text Message. This week, I’m sharing my preparations for an upcoming all-Chopin concert on YouTube Live, happening Sunday night, July 28th. Etudes, nocturnes, scherzi and mazurkas... oh my! https://www.youtube.com/live/E92z-cyEgWM I’ll also demonstrate the more subtle use of my Quick Reflex Motion Trick with Chopin’s Ocean Etude, showing …
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So many marathoners hate the 5K distance—and for good reason—5Ks hurt! What if we told you, though, that 5Ks, especially during a marathon training cycle, can make you a better marathoner? In this episode, we share why, how and when to race a 5K during a marathon training cycle. Listen if you are ready to take your running to the next level. You ca…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector shares her latest adventures in the world of piano. Lisa talks about her recent YouTube Live performances, including a special American music concert featuring works by Gershwin, Earl Wilde, Zach Gulaboff Davis and Amy Beach. She introduces her new YouTube Live …
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com As we celebrate the July 4th holiday week, I invite you to join me for a special YouTube Live event, "Red, White, and Rhapsody in Blue," on Sunday night. I'll be playing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, the enchanting Dreaming of Amy Beach, and virtuoso etudes by my Juilliard pr…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com In this heartfelt episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector reflects on the significance of June 27th, 2017 in her life — both the worst and best day. She shares her journey of overcoming a severe hand injury, her transformative experience with recovery, and ho…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://ChopinDemo.LisaSpector.com This week has been exhilarating as I hosted a Chopin Ninja Tricks masterclass for the Piano Ninja Tricksters club and invited guests. If you missed it, don't worry! You can still access the replay for a limited time by registering for free. https://ChopinDemo.Lisa…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://chopindemo.lisaspector.com/ Welcome to another episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast! I'm Lisa Spector, Your Piano Ninja, here to make everything easier for you at the piano. This episode is all about Chopin, and I'm eager to share some of my special "Chopin Ninja Tricks" with you. Whet…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast In this special episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector dons her "dog clothes" to celebrate a milestone birthday for her beloved Labrador, Gina, who's celebrating her 15th birthday today! Also known as the Pet Calming Maestro, Lisa shares her unique journey of recording music for ca…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://lisaspector.com/practice In this episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector shares her secrets to turning a 20-minute practice session into an hour's worth of productivity. Learn how intentional, focused practice can help you achieve more in less time, avoid poor practice habit…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://lisaspector.com/piano-ninja-m... In episode 31 of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast, Lisa Spector discusses the importance of staying in your own lane. Don't compare yourself to other pianists and don't compare yourself to who you used to be. Deeply listening to the music you're playing helps …
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com In this episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector, Your Piano Ninja, shares practical piano techniques to help you become a piano ninja. Lisa discusses her upcoming Chopin masterclass series starting in the first week of June. Sign up at PianoNinjaTricks.com to…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com In this special episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, host Lisa Spector takes a departure from her usual piano teachings to share a deeply personal and touching experience. Donning her pajamas instead of her ninja outfit, Lisa opens up about her journey through grief du…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com/Prokofiev Join Lisa Spector on a transformative 10-day challenge as she navigates the complexities of Prokofiev's cadenza, offering practical tips and demonstrating the art of efficient practice with her Piano Ninja Tricks. In this episode, she's playing the final version at…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com In this episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, Lisa Spector shares the importance of cultivating smart practice habits to achieve piano success. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, she highlights the transformative power of practicing smart, making everything…
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Send us a Text Message. https://lisaspector.com/pianotricks/ Welcome to another episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast with your host Lisa Spector. In this episode, Lisa shares highlights from her recent virtual Piano Ninja Tricks Mini-Course, recorded on World Piano Day. Lisa reflects on the importance of mindset in piano playing and offers val…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://lisaspector.com/ Welcome to Episode 25 of the Piano and Tricks Podcast! In this episode, your host Lisa Spector, aka the Piano Ninja, delves into the fascinating world of piano pedaling just in time for World Piano Day.... the 88th day of the year, March 28, 2024. Lisa begins by recounting …
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://lisaspector.com/pianotricks/ Register for the World Piano Day Celebration starting on March 28th! A Live Virtual Piano Ninja Tricks Mini-Course ending with a finale Concert on March 31 for one and two hands. Join host Lisa Spector as she unveils the intricacies of voicing in the stunning "K…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com Scales should be fun, practice that inspires you to listen. Various techniques are demonstrated to spice up your practice routine. From dynamic variations to exploring different intervals, Lisa provides a roadmap for transforming scales from mundane exercises into captivatin…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com/leapmasterclass Join me for an exciting episode as we gear up for Leap Day! In this episode, I'll be sharing all the details about the upcoming Piano Ninja Leaping Masterclass happening on Thursday, February 29th. Get ready to revolutionize your piano playing with my exclusi…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector/leap Get my new free crazy leaping video. ⬆️ Learn to LEAP EFFICIENTLY​with 100% accuracy while using minimal movement. Welcome back to another episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast with your host, Lisa Spector. She's back to share her insights and experiences from her heali…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://lisaspector.com/ In Episode 20 of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast, Lisa Spector, your dedicated Piano Ninja, unveils the secrets behind mastering Gershwin's "The Man I Love," brilliantly arranged into a virtuoso etude for left hand by her Juilliard professor Earl Wild. Join Lisa on this musi…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com In Episode 19 of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast, join Lisa Specter, your piano ninja guide, as she dives into the art of turning notes into music. While navigating the complexities of challenging Godowsky works for left hand only, Lisa shares valuable insights on making the …
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast www.LisaSpector.com In this episode of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast, Lisa Spector, Your Piano Ninja, shares her journey of recovering from a shoulder fracture and continuing her musical pursuits with left-hand piano music, particularly the challenging Godowsky transcription of Chopin's Op. 25 No.…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://lisaspector.com/ In this episode, I share my experience of playing piano with my left hand only due to a recent fracture in her my right humerus shoulder. Despite the challenges, I embark on a project to learn and master the Godowsky transcription of the Strauss Symphonic Metamorphosis, spe…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com In this episode, immerse yourself in the world of musical complexity as we unravel the secrets of playing three distinct voices using just five fingers. I guide you through the enchanting Scriabin Prelude, showcasing the left hand's prowess in delivering a symphony of voices…
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Send us a Text Message. Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast https://LisaSpector.com In episode 15 of the Piano Ninja Tricks podcast, we delve into a commonly overlooked yet essential trick— the speed you press the keys (unrelated to the tempo). Using Satie Gymnopédie No. 1 as an example, discover how the subtle speed adjustments can transform your piano pla…
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Welcome to a bonus episode of the My Zen Pet podcast, where renowned pet calming maestro Lisa Spector brings you soothing music and expert advice to help your sound-sensitive dogs relax. In this special episode, Lisa guides you through calming techniques and shares invaluable tips on preparing your dogs for the stressful fireworks season. With a ba…
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Send us a Text Message. Join me in this podcast episode as we explore the secrets to playing fast passages with clarity and precision. I share a Piano Ninja Trick that will help you achieve clean and clear notes, demonstrated through Bach's Chaconne arranged by Brahms for left hand only and Chopin's Revolutionary Etude. This trick, which involves a…
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Send us a Text Message. Get your free Piano Nina Tricks, staring with piano ninja fingering at https://Piano Ninja Tricks.com Discover the hidden world between the notes in Episode 13 of the Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast with host Lisa Spector. Dive into the exquisite tension and beauty created by the spaces in music, using Chopin's C Minor Nocturne a…
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We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jay Spector, who shares why super shoes can sometimes lead to injury, along with form tips, and ways to avoid typical podiatric pitfalls. Dr. Spector has been practicing in the greater Atlanta area since 1994. He specializes in surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Spector was the Chairman of the PRESENT Sports Medicine Vi…
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In this episode, we did a deep dive into what, when, why, and how to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Questions? Reach out to us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Share this episode with anyone who you think would find this information helpful. . Connect with us!Instagram: @runfartherandfasterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunFartherFast…
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We are thrilled to welcome our longtime friend, Dr. Brad Serwer, an interventional cardiologist, who shares how and why all runners must pay attention to their heart health. We discuss heart issues specific to runners, including prevention, signs of heart disease, effects of statins, and so much more. More about Dr. Serwer—Before entering private p…
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After providing some key guidelines for successfully running in the heat, we welcomed registered dietitian, Amy Goldsmith, to share tips on hydrating and fueling in heat and humidity. Amy works with runners throughout the US through her practice Kindred Nutrition. Big thanks to Amy for joining ! Amy can be found on Instagram at @reelrd_amyg or on h…
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We loved speaking with author and sportswriter, Johanna Garton, whose most recent book, All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream,” was published on Tuesday, April 2. We met Johanna at the Boston Marathon and were thrilled to invite her to talk about her new book on our show. The book is about professional r…
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In Episode 5, State of New Jersey v. Melanie McGuire, Lisa and Kyle talked about the case against Melanie McGuire. Between May 5 and May 16, 2004, three suitcases containing dismembered human remains washed up near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia. The remains inside the cases were identified as Bill McGuire, a New Jersey computer progr…
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In Episode 4, guest co-host, Roberta Glass, joined Lisa to talk about the case against Scott James Eizember was executed in January, 2023, for the 2003 capital murder of AJ Cantrell in Depew, Oklahoma. Lisa and Roberta talked about the facts of the case, the trial, direct appeal and post-conviction proceedings, including arguments by Eizember and h…
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