The Seniors Speak

As part of my work, I often visit elderly people in retirement homes. I play the piano for them, we … More

Glenn’s VHS Tape

Housed at The Glenn Gould Archive in Ottawa are a number of VHS cassette tapes, some of which contain episodes … More

Attic As Arctic

A home located in a cold climate is likely to have some dead space between the ceiling and roof.  Better … More

One More For The Road

With many readers of Further North located in countries other than Canada, I decided to devote this post to giving … More

This One’s For The Piano Teachers

Methods, curriculums and competitions abound.  Indeed, there is value in these institutions however, let us not forget that ultimately, music … More

Do You Always Sit Solo?

If a pianist wants to sit lower than 17″ from the floor (the lowest level to which most standard piano … More

Western Arctic Tales and 1970’s Car Phones

For years I’ve been amused by the geographic similarities between Glenn Gould and my parents.  Born in Port Arthur (now … More

Digital Trips North and the MS Norgoma

Glenn loved the idea of going north, both literally and figuratively.  His figurative journeys were, of course, much more extended … More

Cat Dedications, Al Martino & A Penchant For Radio

I listen to a lot of AM radio and I find that the lower bandwidth creates a more pleasing sound … More

“Do it differently,” he said…

If Glenn Gould were alive today, he’d probably be amused, though not at all surprised by the fact, that an … More