Secrets Of Organ Playing Podcast

Let’s start episode 316, of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Regina. And she writes: I enjoy reading your blog and find your responses to be absolutely spot on. I am a retired music teacher and choral director. Piano was my primary instrument (began lessons at 4). Upon retirement, I decided to pursue a life-long dream (the number one item on my “ bucket list” lol) to learn to play the organ. I have been studying for almost eight years and have tackled some of JS Bach’s most challenging masterworks. As a pianist, I found that the most difficult aspect of learning to play the organ was not the pedals but, rather, the left hand. If I made mistakes, it was usually in my left hand! I’ve recently gotten the St Anne’s into performance- level shape. I will probably use the Prelude as exit music for my next wedding gig (I work as a substitute organist for two Lutheran Churches here on Long Island, NY) . Again, I enjoy your blog tremendously and always find some piece of advice I can util