Is Piano Technique Ruining Musicality? (Hanon, Czerny & the Truth)

Описание: Is piano technique helping or hurting musicality?

In this episode of Composed Out, we dive into one of the most controversial topics in classical music: technical exercises. From Hanon and Czerny to method books and etudes, we unpack how pianists are trained—and whether technique has become separated from artistry.

We discuss:
-Whether exercises like Hanon are useful or stifling
-How technique should be taught to children vs adults
-The difference between mechanical skill and musical expression
-Why some “boring” exercises actually work
-When technique becomes artistry (double thirds, octaves, virtuosity)

If you’ve ever wondered whether piano technique is misunderstood—or misused—this conversation is for you.

👇 Join the discussion in the comments (politely—we know this topic gets spicy).

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why technique became its own industry
00:50 – Hanon, Czerny, and the etude explosion
02:20 – Method books: helpful or harmful?
03:40 – Teaching technique without killing artistry
05:20 – Why pianists hate Hanon (and why it works)
06:45 – Making exercises musical (articulation, rhythm, keys)
08:40 – When NOT to teach technical exercises
10:15 – Is piano technique like going to the gym?
12:25 – Virtuosity vs musical beauty
13:50 – Double thirds, octaves, and artistry
15:30 – Why technique must be isolated (but not worshipped)
16:50 – Composers who pushed technique to the extreme
18:10 – Final thoughts: balance over dogma
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