For hundreds of years, acoustic pianists have lived with a unique reality: we walk into a venue with nothing but our sheet music, sit down, and adapt to whatever instrument happens to be on stage. Out of tune, heavy action, sticky keys - we simply adjust on the fly during the first few bars.

Transitioning from Narrow to Regular-Sized Piano Keys As a pianist with small hands, transitioning to narrow key pianos was a game-changer. The ergonomic benefits and increased accessibility made my practice sessions more enjoyable and productive. However, an unexpected performance opportunity led to a rather amusing—and enlightening—experience that I’d love to share with you. The Setup: A Unique Opportunity In 1997, I received narrow keys for my Yamaha grand piano from David

Watch Kathryn perform in the 2023 Stretto Festival. All online concerts are free to watch this year. Find the concerts at this link. From a pianist's perspective, the best parts of this concert can be found at the following times on the video: 35:00. -- Kathryn plays Rhapsody in Blue by George Gerschwin on her Yamaha C7 piano with a DS®5.5 keyboard. Watch her relaxed hands soaring over the keys in this piece. 1:10:00 -- Kathryn plays Un Sospiro by Franz Liszt on her N