Author: Logan Chopyk, DM

By Dr. Logan Chopyk Recently, I started teaching a new piano student who happens to be blind and on the autism spectrum. He is, without exaggeration, one of the most inherently musical people I have ever met. The moment his fingers touch the keys, he instantly starts jamming. It’s inspiring to watch, but it also… Read more

By Dr. Logan Chopyk Teaching music is one of the greatest honors of my life. There is no feeling quite like guiding a student toward a breakthrough and watching them achieve something they once thought impossible. Recently, several of my students reached incredible milestones. These moments aren’t just sudden flashes of success; they are the… Read more

By Dr. Logan Chopyk I prepared a masterclass on the physics of brass instruments this week for Slide School. However, I made sure to include a strong warning at the very beginning of my presentation: While technical information can be incredibly helpful, it must be integrated within the extremely complex and delicate art of teaching.… Read more

Mapping the Invisible Mechanics of Brass Playing By Dr. Logan Chopyk As a teacher and researcher, I see many students struggling with misconceptions that actively block their progress. They are trying to “do” things that physical laws tell us are impossible. The traditional instruction we’ve inherited is often disconnected from the physical reality of our… Read more