My Research Interests
Beyond performance, I am deeply interested in the science and scholarship that can enhance piano playing. This includes exploring pedagogical innovations, the cognitive aspects of music, and strategies for pianist well-being and peak performance.
Investigating how targeted piano practice methodologies optimize neural pathways, improving motor skill acquisition and musical memory.
Efficacy of ergonomic assessments, posture correction, and specialized exercises in reducing playing-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Examining deliberate practice techniques and their quantifiable effects on improving sight-reading accuracy and speed in classical pianists.
Scholarly review of fingering principles from historical treatises versus contemporary methods, analyzing biomechanical efficiency and expressive implications.
"For me, performance and research are two sides of the same coin. Scholarly investigation and scientific understanding enrich my interpretation of music and my approach to the instrument. I believe in a practice-led research approach where knowledge directly informs and elevates artistic expression and pedagogical methods, ultimately benefiting the wider community of musicians."