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

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

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

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

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

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

In Neil Young’s hit song, Long May You Run, the second verse opens with the phrase, “Well it was back in Blind River … More

This year, artists from around the world used 2017 as an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Glenn Gould (1932-82). … More

The funny thing about being profoundly influenced by someone you’ve never met, is that whether you realize it or not, … More