Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast

by Secrets of Organ Playing

Conversations about all things organ playing. Dr. Vidas Pinkevicius and Dr. Ausra Motuzaite-Pinkeviciene talk about organ practice, technique, registration, performance, improvisation, harmony, music theory and other aspects which make up Total Organist.

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Should Organists Specialize—or Play Everything? (SOPP795)

Should an organist specialize in a specific era, style, or composer—or strive to master a broad, versatile repertoire across all musical periods?In th...

17m

•Sep 9, 2026

Are We Learning Too Many Organ Pieces at Once? (SOPP794)

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...

20m

•Sep 9, 2026

When Is an Organ Piece Ready to Perform? (SOP793)

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?I...

26m

•Aug 31, 2026

Why Perfect Organ Playing Can Still Be Boring (SOPP792)

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating topic of what makes an organ performance truly memorable. Have you ever attended a concert that was tech...

23m

•Aug 24, 2026

Light vs. Heavy: Which Organ Action Is Best? (SOPP791)

In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast (SOPP791), Aušra and I dive into the technical and physical challenges of organ keyboard actio...

31m

•Aug 12, 2026

Do You Need to Play the Melody when Accompanying Gregorian Chant? (SOPP790)

In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast, Vidas and Aušra dive into a listener question from James about accompanying Gregorian chant. ...

21m

•Aug 5, 2026