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Have you ever spent weeks practicing an organ piece at a slow tempo, only to have it fall apart the moment you try to play it at full speed? In this conversation, we explore the common pitfalls of slow

Welcome to my podcast Thinking in Sound episode No. 16! Today I will explore the question if the organ is the closest instrument to architecture. Hope you will enjoy it! 0:00 - Introduction: Thinking in

Experience the majestic sounds of the pipe organ recorded during the opening ceremony of the new academic year at the Vilnius University (VU) Philology Department. This performance captures the solemn

In this video, I take you through the essential process of oiling the blowers for several different organs. Proper maintenance is key to keeping these instruments sounding their best and ensuring the longevity

Let's continue today my new Keyboard Harmony with Ausra series with episode No. 2 where you will learn the classic C major cadence I-IV-V-I in 6 different positions. Practice alongside this video and by

How many organ pieces should you be practicing at once? It’s a question every organist—from beginners to professionals—faces. In this episode, we dive into the balance of juggling multiple repertoires,

The diptych of Pavane and Galliard is written in the old style for organ manuals only in D Dorian mode. Pavane is a Renaissance slow dance in flowing rhythm and duple meter while Galliard is a faster dance

Welcome to my podcast Thinking in Sound episode No. 15! Today I will talk about how does your pedal technique shape the way you feel harmony. Hope you will enjoy it! 0:00 - Introduction: Thinking in Sound

This piece was written for my colleague organist's and prolific composer's from the US Carson Cooman's Pavane and Galliard project. Both dances could be played on a single manual organ without pedals but

Today I'm offering you to start a journey together with me called Keyboard Harmony with Ausra. We'll start with the simplest progression of them all, consisting of only two chords - I-V-I and we'll do

This is a processional and recessional in the key of G major suitable for all kinds of festive occasions. They could be played on any organ with pedals. I recorded them during a live graduation ceremony

Today I'd like to share with you our rendition with Vidas of Fantasie in C Major by Gustaf Adolf Mankell, Swedish Romantic composer. Recorded during a live recital at VU St. John's church. Hope you will

Welcome to my podcast Thinking in Sound episode No. 14! Today I will talk about how can you mentally manage three staves at once. Hope you will enjoy it! 0:00 - Introduction: Thinking in Sound Episode

Experience the beautiful "Moderato in F Major" by Danish composer Nils Gade, performed on the magnificent organ of St. Paul's Church in Tartu, Estonia. This piece showcases the rich tonal colors

In this video, I play a "Simple Recessional in C Major" by Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene on the magnificent organ of VU St. John's Church in Vilnius during a recent graduation ceremony. This piece

Experience the grandeur of Gustaf Adolf Mankell's "Fantasie in C Major" performed as an organ duet with Vidas at St. Paul's church in Tartu, Estonia. Mankell, a significant Swedish composer and

In this video, I perform the "Simple Processional in C Major, Op. 36" by Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene at the historic St. John's Church in Vilnius. This piece is a beautiful example of accessible

In this episode of Thinking and Sound (TIS35), I’m addressing a topic that I just couldn't keep silent about: nasty comments in the organ community. After seeing some harsh words directed at a talented

Ever feel like your organ practice plan is perfect on paper, but falls apart within a few days? In this episode of the Total Organist community discussion, Vidas and Aušra explore why ambitious daily schedules

When is an organ piece truly ready to perform? Is it enough to play all the correct notes, or should we wait until the music feels completely secure? In this episode of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast,