https://pianotechnique.org en-us ©2026-10-21 06:50:38 info@pianotechnique.org (Jovan Haji-Djurich) info@pianotechnique.org (Jovan Haji-Djurich) https://pianotechnique.org/assets/images/pianotechniquepodcast.png https://pianotechnique.org Jovan Haji-Djurich info@pianotechnique.org piano, piano technique, pianist, pianism, horowitz, chopin, liszt, bach, chopin technique, beginner piano no Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EST Jovan Haji-Djurich and Alan Fraser Alan Fraser and Jovan Haji-Djurich talking about modern piano technique and teaching piano. Alan Fraser and Jovan Haji-Djurich talking about modern piano technique and teaching piano. Pianists and piano teachers talking piano technique Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 EST https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/01_final.mp3 2015-10-10 08:53:43 The first episode of Piano Technique Podcast with Alan Fraser and Jovan Haji-Djurich In this podcast, we will be talking about various things regarding piano technique. We will have guests too but more about that later. Let us know what you think in the comments below or send me an email! Thanks! <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> <p><a href="http://kemalgekic.com">Kemal's Website</a></p> The first Episode! https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/podcast_ep2.mp3 2016-02-23 08:53:43 I joined Alan in Belgrade where we talked about what he has been up to and the following Institutes. Alan also answered a question posted on The Craft of Piano Forum on focal dystonia. Lastly, we hear a question asked by Geoffrey Thomas on practicing. <p><a href="https://pianotechnique.org">Piano Technique.org</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - more info</a></p> How do you practice? https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/ep3.mp3 2016-03-22 08:53:43 We are talking about Alan's forth book, his institutes and workshops, his work with Kemal in Miami and we finish up with Alan's thoughts on Skype Piano lessons. <p><a href="https://pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> Episode 3 https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/ep4_final.mp3 2016-06-22 08:53:43 While Alan is busy teaching, Jovan is giving updates on his schedule and PianoTechnique.org. We are also talking about solving technical difficulties at the piano. <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> How do you solve technical difficulties? https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/five.mp3 2016-11-01 08:53:43 We are talking about slow practice and how it can benefit playing at speed later. Alan is away on his North American Tour in this episode but he will join us on the next one. <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> How to slow practice? https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/ep6.mp3 2017-02-23 12:09:55 A bit of news and another part of interview with Alan where he talks about balancing tension and relaxation while playing. We will talk about biotensegrity next time. <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> Balancing tension and relaxation in piano playing https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/ep_seven.mp3 2017-03-29 08:53:43 Alan and Jovan talking about ALan's next book and his latest discoveries in the domain of piano technique he is known for. <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> Latest developments in Alan's approach - march 2017 https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/episode8.mp3 2017-05-18 08:53:43 We are talking about latest and upcoming Alan's institutes, new artistic directions and Kiddie Craft, a new open source project dedicated to all piano teachers or beginners. <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> Latest news and kiddie craft https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/episode9.mp3 2017-06-20 08:53:43 <p>Alan and Jovan are talking about Kiddie Craft, Alan's new teaching direction, latest and upcoming institutes, Kemal Gekic..</p> <p>This episode is available as video as well at: </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/series/affi-news">Summer 2017 Update Video</a></p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/kiddie-craft">Kiddie Craft</a></p> <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </ <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> Summer 2017 update https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/podcast_episode10.mp3 2017-09-08 08:53:43 <p>Alan and Jovan are talking Alan's summer institutes as well as upcoming ones. We talk about Open Source Teaching Framework, known as Kiddie Craft, Horowitz's piano in Ottawa, difficulties we face when teaching the piano..</p> <p>This episode is available as video as well at: </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/series/affi-news">Alan Fraser Institute News</a></p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/kiddie-craft">Kiddie Craft</a></p> <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> It's difficult to teach the piano https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/leven.mp3 2017-11-09 08:53:43 <p>I have been thinking about this concept lately. If you understand the score/music and have a clear idea on how you want to play a piece, shouldn't the technique kind of follow/fall into place by itself?</p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/video/what-comes-first">Alan's answer on video (PianoTechnique.org)</a></p> <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </p> <p> Have a comment, question, suggestion? Get in touch with us! info@pianotechnique.org </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Service for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institute</a></p> What comes first? Music or technique? https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/ep12.mp3 2018-01-08 08:53:43 <p>We get a bit psychological in this episode. What it takes to force your unconsciousness to take the practice material and put it into performance? We are also talking about Alan's doctoral studies with Kemal and the way they are working together.</p> <p>This episode is available as video as well at: </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/series/affi-news">Alan Fraser Institute News</a></p> <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </p> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org ot chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info</a></p> Certain simple intensity which is necessary in order to break through https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/ep14-audio.mp3 2018-06-15 08:53:43 <p>A new episode after awhile! We are talking news and the latest developments in Alan's research on piano technique</p> <p>This episode is available as video as well at: </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/series/affi-news">Alan Fraser Institute News</a></p> <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </p> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org ot chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info</a></p> June 2018 update https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/aug18.mp3 2018-08-10 08:53:43 <p>August 2018 update from Alan.</p> <p>This episode is available as video as well at: </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/series/49">Alan Fraser Institute News</a></p> <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </p> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org ot chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes - More Info</a></p> August 2018 update https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/11aug19.mp3 2019-08-11 18:35:20 Just to say hello after a long brake. A short update on new version of the site from Jovan A short update https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/8-12-19.mp3 2019-12-08 08:53:43 <p>The new website went live a few days ago. Not only a fresh coat of paint but a major rework in the backend too. Should be faster and more user friendly as well.</p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">Check out the new site</a></p> <p> Don't forget to tweet at us at @pianotechnique and let us know if you are listening the show. </p> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org or chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes</a></p> The new website is live https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/2jan20.mp3 2020-01-02 19:31:30 <p> A little bit of a rant in today's episode over an message I received about the site. Most of people don't realize what goes into building and maintaining an application like this one and that's ok but I'd like my voice to be heard and the reasons behind our pricing model which is more than fair in my opinion. How much do you charge for your work? This site provides immense value to me first of all and I know some of you use it on daily basis and draw inspiration for your teaching and performances. </p> <p>Also, happy new year and tune in for more amazing content coming your way this year! </p> Nice things cost money https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/18jan2020.mp3 2020-01-18 08:53:43 <p>Today, we are talking about this fascination with absolute pitch. What is it and what is it good for if anything? </p> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org ot chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes</a></p> Is pefect pitch (absolute pitch) useful at all https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/26jan2020.mp3 2020-01-26 12:13:53 <p> We are getting an update from Alan in this episode. Loads of useful info, let me tell you! </p> <p> Also, you should be able to watch this in video form on our site <a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org</a> </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/howitworks">What is PianoTechnique.org</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes</a></p> Alan's update - January 2020 https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/16feb2020.mp3 2020-02-16 12:39:25 <p>I started learning all of Bach's Well Tempered Clavier some time ago and figured I'd share my progress update. I am aware it's a long project but I am moving along steadily and most importantly, having fun!</p> <p>I am also making videos of me learning and talking about these pieces as I go and you can check out the full series here:</p> <p> <a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/series/lets-learn-the-well-tempered-clavier">Let's Learn The Well Tempered Clavier series</a></p> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org ot chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes</a></p> My Bach's Well Tempered Clavier learning update https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/7mar2020.mp3 2020-03-07 08:53:43 <p>Everybody would like to be a master sight reader and there is no magic formula here folks. Read more music and give it some time!</p> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org ot chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes</a></p> How to improve your sight reading skills? https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/1.12.2020.mp3 2020-12-01 08:53:43 <p>I know it's been a while! We have done more podcast/video episodes on PianoTechnique.org but you'll need an account to access thhem.</p> <a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/tags/news">More episodes</a> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org ot chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes</a></p> A short update https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/dec2020-pod.mp3 2021-01-18 12:14:57 <p>Alan and Jovan are back!</p> <a href="https://store.alanfraserinstitute.com/">Get pianimals</a> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org or chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/howitworks">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes</a></p> Pianimals are out! https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/26oct2021-audio.mp3 2021-12-12 12:36:41 <p>We are back with a new episode!</p> <p> Get it touch with us! Email: info@pianotechnique.org or chat with Jovan on the website. </p> <p><a href="https://app.pianotechnique.org/howitworks">PianoTechnique.org - Kind of like Netflix for Pianists</a></p> <p><a href="http://alanfraserinstitute.com">Alan Fraser Piano Institutes</a></p> November 2021 https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/31-05-24.mp3 2024-05-31 09:52:41 Just a quick catch up after some time. We have also been running the service for 10 years now. PianoTechnique.org turns 10 https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/28-08-2025.mp3 2025-09-07 11:35:26 We have introduced a new fature, gift an account. It's exactly what you think it is. Gift an accoun to somebody who you think might benefit from out service. Also, light mode, seems like everybody is offering light and dark mode these days so why not give it a go? </br> </br> <a href="https://pianotechnique.org/gift-an-account">Gift an account Now!</a> New feature! - Gift an account! https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/podcasts/PodcastNov25-audio.mp3 2025-11-29 15:21:11 Alan and Jovan sit together for another update. <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEBWSuLGy08">Video version</a></p> </br> </br> <a href="https://pianotechnique.org/store">Alan's store on PianoTechnique.org</a> Alan's Update - November 2025