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Piano Finally is a podcast by an old bloke who is learning the piano, finally. I cover the process of learning the piano and music theory as an adult learner. I also review piano books, hardware and other materials from an adult learner's perspective.
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Comedy Troupe in NYC with lots of time to watch and discuss TV and Movies. X_FILES PODCAST: 2 Philes and A New Born Long time X-Files fans Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by fellow improv comedian and baby-phile new comer Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat rewatch and discuss episodes of the series as well as its impact while visiting 1990s memory lane. INDIE FAN BOY: Walt Frasier hosts fellow comedy geeks discusing everything superhero and sci-fi.
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How does an older adult tackle the challenge of learning piano, and what can concert experiences teach us about music appreciation? Join me, David Reidy, as I navigate my journey through the keys, sharing not only my triumphs and stumbles with major scales and key signatures but also the magic of a recent symphony concert by the Sydney Symphony Orc…
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Ever had a whimsical chat with a fellow theater enthusiast about oboists during intermission? Join me, David Reidy, as I recount such an amusing exchange from my recent outing to see Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" at the Opera House, starring the legendary Sarah Brightman. My journey through the world of live music doesn't stop there; I a…
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Ever wondered what it takes to judge a world-class piano competition from your living room? Join me, David Reidy, on the 18th episode of "Piano. Finally," where I recount my humorous attempt at playing judge for the Leeds International Piano Competition finals. I'll share my thoughts on the incredible winner, Jaeden Izik-Dzerko, and his breathtakin…
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Unlock the secrets to mastering your piano scales and refining your practice routines with me, David Reidy! This episode promises to elevate your piano journey as I recount my own progress with all 12 major scales and introduce an innovative practice organisation software tool. You'll also discover Matthew Carwood's YouTube channel, a treasure trov…
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Ever wondered how a reluctant jazz attendee ends up enjoying a night of live music? That's exactly what happened to me, David Reidy, and I’m here to share all the unexpected musical twists and turns from my latest adventures. From sitting out Devi's annual student showcase and promising to perform next year to discovering a newfound appreciation fo…
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What if a simple fix could reignite your passion for music? Join me, David Reidy, as I share how a quick but crucial repair to my Kawai NV10 by technician Stan brought my piano playing back to life. In this episode of Piano Finally, I explore my progress with scale practice under my piano teacher's guidance and unveil an exciting iPad app I'm devel…
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Join me, David Reidy, on the latest episode of "Piano, Finally,". Travel with me through the bustling piano shops of Sydney, where luxury pianos with rich histories and exquisite craftsmanship beckon. I also take a moment to spotlight the incredible work of Jason Zak and the Nathaniel School of Music's YouTube channel, urging you to support their t…
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Join me, David Reidy, in the latest episode of "Piano, Finally." We delve into the evocative music of George Winston, whose compositions provide both challenge and inspiration. I'll be guiding you through his pieces, ideal for both keen listeners and budding pianists. Plus, let's confront the demons of stage fright together, exploring how to turn p…
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Struggling to keep your piano practice consistent amidst a busy schedule? Join me, David Reidy, on this week's episode of Piano, Finally, where I share my personal journey of mastering the keys while managing real-life challenges. Plus, hear how the Roland keyboard and Pianoteq software have become essential tools in my musical toolkit, and discove…
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Join me, David Reidy, on "Piano. Finally." as I share the latest developments with my Kawaii NV10. Plus, I've got a personal recap of my night out at the Camelot Lounge where I experienced an electrifying performance by my piano teacher, Devi Mamak, and her Caravan Band. Imagine a fusion of Indian ragas, Beethoven, and Middle Eastern dance all unde…
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What does it feel like to truly connect with your instrument? Join me, David Reidy, on this tenth episode of "Piano Finally,".Reflecting on my six-month journey from my first Roland FP-30X to the impressive Kawai Novus hybrid, I delve into how YouTube has been an indispensable guide in making informed decisions and enhancing my learning experience.…
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Welcome to Episode 9. Thanks for joining me this week. It has been busy; school is back for Term 3, which means this will be back into a normal rhythm but also much busier. My regular piano lessons will be starting back this coming week, and I’m looking forward to learning some new things over the coming term. Before the holidays, my piano teacher …
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Ever faced the frustration of coming home to find your prized electronic piano completely unresponsive? This week on Piano Finally, join me, David Reidy, as I recount my recent adventures—from a delightful trip to Queensland and smoothly handing over my Roland FP-30X to Nixon, Halley, and Ace, to the unexpected challenge of a non-functional Kawai N…
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Ever wondered how an old bloke like me, David Reidy, finally got around to learning the piano? Well, this week's episode is packed with insights and stories from my own musical journey. On top of that, I dive into a review of Alfred's Basic Piano Library All-in-One Course by Palmer, Manus, and Lethco, a stellar resource for young beginners. I share…
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Have you ever wondered if sight reading is truly essential for mastering the piano? Join me on this episode of "Piano. Finally," where we tackle this age-old debate head-on. I'll take you through my personal journey into sight reading, highlighting the transformative "Improve Your Sight Reading" series by Paul Harris. These books, organized with gr…
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How are you going to learn the piano? Join me, David Reidy, in the latest episode of Piano Finally, where I kick off with an exciting update on the Gina Bachauer piano competition and its stellar performances with the Utah Symphony Orchestra. I also discuss the potential overhaul of the podcast website Later in the episode, I look at the benefits o…
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a busy schedule yet still found moments of inspiration that reignite your passion? Join me, David Reidy, as I navigate a week filled with debating competitions and school events, all while trying to squeeze in piano practice. Discover how a Year 8 student's original composition at our school's creative showcase pro…
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What if the key to mastering the piano lies in choosing the right instrument? Join me, David Reidy, on this episode of "Piano Finally," as I share my journey learning piano with the Roland FP-30X. You'll get an inside look at my practice sessions, the pieces I'm working on, and how the remarkable features of the Roland FP-30X are making a differenc…
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Ever wondered how you can optimise your piano practice routine and set up a perfect practice space? Tune in as I, David Reidy, share my personal journey of dedicating five and a half hours of practice this week to Alyssa Milne's "Getting to Grade One." I also dive into the charming world of Samuel Arnold's "Gigue" and Manfred Schmitz's "Mini Hit," …
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Ever thought about picking up a musical instrument as an adult but felt overwhelmed by the commitment? Join me, David Reidy, as I share my personal journey of diving into the world of piano playing in this heartwarming episode of "Piano, Finally." Discover the key moments that led to my decision to start and how I've managed to fit two lessons on M…
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Embark on a musical voyage with me, David Reidy, as I tackle the grand adventure of mastering the piano later in life. With a lifetime of teaching others, I'm stepping into the shoes of a student to bring you an honest, insightful look at what it's like to learn piano as an adult. From grappling with music theory to testing the best learning tools …
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Walt Frasier (@waltfrasier) shares his take on Warner Brothers latest animated movie featuring characters from DC Comics, and talks about Batman v Superman, War, Batman Bad Blood and more. Recorded for www.indiefanboy.com See Walter on stage in NYC and Touring Nationwide with Improv Comedy Troupe LMAO by EIGTH IS NEVER ENOUGH www.8improv.com…
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Long time X-Files fans Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by fellow improv comedian and baby-phile new comer Patrick Reidy. In this episode we talk about The X-files SEASON finale: My Struggle 2. This is the End! Or is it? More Tom Waits here! We also talk about fan outrage/backlash, Chris Carter hate and press reviews and our personal revi…
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Long time X-Files fans Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by fellow improv comedian and baby-phile new comer Pat Reidy. There's no way to skirt around the controversy in this episode and backlash from the fan community. We talk about it! We talk about what's considered PC today in modern tv series vs what was acceptable in the 90s. We also …
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Improv comedians Walt, Pat and Laurice discuss The X-files Revival Episode 3: Mulder and Scully Meet the Weremonster. It's clear that Patrick is still a baby phile (aka newborn) as he did not pick up on the many easter eggs in the episode. We also talk about X-Files Valentines, jackalopes, wolpertingers, being blocked on and/or muted on Twitter, cr…
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Walt, Laurice and Pat talk about the Founders Mutation. Is Patrick still a considered a newborn baby phile? He has made it half way through season three and is currently watching the X-files revival with us. In this podcast, we discuss the show getting back to it's stand alone episode format. We also talk about apple in a boob, William dream sequen…
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Walt, Laurice and Pat are back talking about a whole bunch of stuff including the review of "My Struggle", attending and meeting some of the cast and writers at X-files premiere party in LA and singing on stage at a David Duchovny Concert. We argue over very important issues including noromos vs shippers, reboots with new actors, the X-files theme …
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We recorded this podcast last month but have been super busy going to New York Comic Con and David Duchovny Concerts. Tune into our next podcast to hear all about our adventures! In the meantime you can listedn to LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn xphile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, L…
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Her name is Bambi? Sure! Fine! Whatever! Did you know the man who invented the toilet was named Thomas Crapper? LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn xphile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss season 3 episodes War of the Coprophages, Syzygy and Grotesque...and poop explo…
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LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn xphile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on 1990s memory lane. This episode features a discussion about the episodes Nisei, 731 & Revelations.Autor: By XPhiles Podcast
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Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to win our giveaway! We're giving away an autographed CD of David Duchovny's awesome album "Hell or Highwater" LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn xphile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on…
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LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by fellow improv comedian and newborn baby x-phile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on 1990s memory lane. In this episode we talk about DPO, Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose, and The List. Walt and Laurice also discuss their recent…
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This is a Podcast about the rewatch of the entire X-files series. LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn baby x-phile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on 1990s memory lane. In this episode we talk about Anasazi, The Blessing Way, Paper …
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This is a Podcast about the rewatch of the entire X-files series. LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn baby x-phile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on 1990s memory lane. In this episode we talk about F. Emasculata, Soft Light and Our…
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LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn baby xphile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on 1990s memory lane. In this episode we talk about Død Kalm, Humbug and The CalusariAutor: By XPhiles Podcast
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LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn baby xphile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on 1990s memory lane. In this episode we talk about Colony, End Game & Fearful SymmetryAutor: By XPhiles Podcast
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LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn baby xphile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on 1990s memory lane. In this episode we talk about Irresistible, Die Hand die verletzt and Fresh Bones.…
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LONG TIME X-Files fans, Walt Frasier and Laurice Fattal are joined by improv comedian and newborn baby xphile Patrick Reidy. Together Walt, Laurice and Pat discuss The X-files series and its impact on 1990s memory lane. In this episode we talk about Red Museum, Excelsis Dei and Aubrey. We also discuss taboo topics and bullying in the XF fandom comm…
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