Piano Horizons w/ Oliver Esmonde-White
Make sure to get in on our latest masterclass covering Action Geometry with Dean Reyburn. Join us Thursday April 18 at 3pm Pacific or 6pm Eastern Time. Visit https://bit.ly/pianoaction to register!
This PTRH session features the remarkable Oliver Esmonde-White with guest appearances by the insightful Wayne Ferguson. They're two of Canada's finest piano pros. The episode unfolds with updates on Oliver's groundbreaking projectβa revolutionary upright piano action. We learn about his versatile hammer rail/action rail development with a one-size-fits-all solution, poised to revolutionize the piano industry. It's all made possible through 3D-printed rapid prototyping.
We gain deep insights into innovation challenges as Oliver passionately emphasizes the need for collaboration and government support in research and development. Wayne Ferguson adds his reflections on the serendipitous nature of discoveries in the field, seamlessly connecting to the four stages of learning discussed in more detail in a previous session.
The episode explores the incipient resurgence of the piano, its educational value, and its role in brain development for children, advocating for its inclusion in school curriculums. Oliver's perspective expands into a profound understanding of the transformative impact of music on the brain.
We wrap up the session by highlighting the deep understanding gained from cutting-edge innovations, the serendipity of discovery, and the societal impact of music education. The episode serves as a gateway to fostering further discussion and collaboration within the piano technicians' community.
Hereβs a little bit about our guest Oliver Esmonde-White:
With over five decades dedicated to perfecting the art of piano technology, Oliver stands as a true maestro in the field. As the last Canadian to study at the prestigious Baldwin factory and the first North American attendee of the Yamaha Piano Technical Academy in 1986, his journey is legendary.
We gain deep insights into innovation challenges as Oliver passionately emphasizes the need for collaboration and government support in research and development. Wayne Ferguson adds his reflections on the serendipitous nature of discoveries in the field, seamlessly connecting to the four stages of learning discussed in more detail in a previous session.
The episode explores the incipient resurgence of the piano, its educational value, and its role in brain development for children, advocating for its inclusion in school curriculums. Oliver's perspective expands into a profound understanding of the transformative impact of music on the brain.
We wrap up the session by highlighting the deep understanding gained from cutting-edge innovations, the serendipity of discovery, and the societal impact of music education. The episode serves as a gateway to fostering further discussion and collaboration within the piano technicians' community.
Hereβs a little bit about our guest Oliver Esmonde-White:
With over five decades dedicated to perfecting the art of piano technology, Oliver stands as a true maestro in the field. As the last Canadian to study at the prestigious Baldwin factory and the first North American attendee of the Yamaha Piano Technical Academy in 1986, his journey is legendary.
Having played a pivotal role as a rebuilder and concert technician, Oliver's fingerprints can be found on thousands of recordings, audio productions, and televised performances. His tireless commitment to pushing the boundaries of excellence has earned his shop the accolade of the most modern in Canada, according to Yamaha Canada.
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Make sure to get in on our latest masterclass covering Action Geometry with Dean Reyburn. Join us Thursday April 18 at 3pm Pacific or 6pm Eastern Time. Visit https://bit.ly/pianoaction to register!
Creators and Guests
Host
Eathan Janney
Eathan has 20 years of experience as a piano technician. He studied with Dave Miller, the staff piano technician for the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Jersey. Dave Carpenter, the inventor of the Verituner electronic tuning device, provided mentorship for Eathan in Chicago. Eathan also worked with Ken Eschete and Bill Schwarts, the staff piano technicians at Northwestern University in Chicago. In 2009, he founded Floating Piano Factory of New York, a company that allows piano technicians to move from Apprentice to Craftsman level while offering value pricing to clients as technicians progress toward mastery. In 2017 he founded Piano Technicians Masterclasses, an online project designed to offer cutting-edge instruction from piano industry masters to anyone on the globe with an internet connection.
Guest
Oliver Esmonde-White
With over five decades dedicated to perfecting the art of piano technology, Oliver stands as a true maestro in the field. As the last Canadian to study at the prestigious Baldwin factory and the first North American attendee of the Yamaha Piano Technical Academy in 1986, his journey is legendary. Β Having played a pivotal role as a rebuilder and concert technician, Oliver's fingerprints can be found on thousands of recordings, audio productions, and televised performances. His tireless commitment to pushing the boundaries of excellence has earned his shop the accolade of the most modern in Canada, according to Yamaha Canada.