Patrick
@patrickfinkmusic.bsky.social
Pianist and posting from the bench. Anti-AI, especially in creative spaces
Philly
Philly
Grad school semester (and potentially last ever jury) are done. Feels good! Now to quickly learn a bunch of choral music for upcoming gigs
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Grad school semester (and potentially last ever jury) are done. Feels good! Now to quickly learn a bunch of choral music for upcoming gigs
Praying to the highlighter gods over here. Why did I think memorizing this was possible?? #PianoProblems
December 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Praying to the highlighter gods over here. Why did I think memorizing this was possible?? #PianoProblems
I have a piano jury on this Friday and a term paper due as well. Trying to finish the semester strong but I'm looking forward to winter break
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I have a piano jury on this Friday and a term paper due as well. Trying to finish the semester strong but I'm looking forward to winter break
Can I brag? So my therapist was pretty encouraging a few years ago and I started a graduate degree (I'm loving it). He told me today that he's started a doctorate in social work! We then just sort of vibed on learning stuff. I feel grateful to have that support.
Does this count as #DudesRock??
Does this count as #DudesRock??
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Can I brag? So my therapist was pretty encouraging a few years ago and I started a graduate degree (I'm loving it). He told me today that he's started a doctorate in social work! We then just sort of vibed on learning stuff. I feel grateful to have that support.
Does this count as #DudesRock??
Does this count as #DudesRock??
Ariana Grande briefly mentions being into bird song and using an app to identify them on the Good Hang podcast. Maybe someone can show her Messiaen's modes of limited transposition? Catalogue of the birds, her voice, and trap beats when??
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Ariana Grande briefly mentions being into bird song and using an app to identify them on the Good Hang podcast. Maybe someone can show her Messiaen's modes of limited transposition? Catalogue of the birds, her voice, and trap beats when??
I realize there are much bigger problems in the world but the algorithm sent me live concert footage of J@cob Colli#r singing Flight of the Bumblebee at Yo-Yo Ma. Ugh. So corny.
No hate at Yo-Yo Ma though. He's the 🐐 and we all need a payday sometimes
No hate at Yo-Yo Ma though. He's the 🐐 and we all need a payday sometimes
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I realize there are much bigger problems in the world but the algorithm sent me live concert footage of J@cob Colli#r singing Flight of the Bumblebee at Yo-Yo Ma. Ugh. So corny.
No hate at Yo-Yo Ma though. He's the 🐐 and we all need a payday sometimes
No hate at Yo-Yo Ma though. He's the 🐐 and we all need a payday sometimes
Omg this practice room smells like sour milk 🤮
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Omg this practice room smells like sour milk 🤮
I'm glad to see Pizzeria Beddia get a Bib Gourmond recommendation from the new #Michelin guide. We did their Hoagie Room "Omakase" for my birthday last year and that experience was so amazing! 10/10
November 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I'm glad to see Pizzeria Beddia get a Bib Gourmond recommendation from the new #Michelin guide. We did their Hoagie Room "Omakase" for my birthday last year and that experience was so amazing! 10/10
Playing in a masterclass on campus today. I truly hope it's a fruitful experience instead of "you played mezzo piano in measure 7 when it's marked mezzo forte" 🙃 I'm trying to represent the music, myself, and this program well
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Playing in a masterclass on campus today. I truly hope it's a fruitful experience instead of "you played mezzo piano in measure 7 when it's marked mezzo forte" 🙃 I'm trying to represent the music, myself, and this program well
Love it when composers hit you with a choice Dominant 7th chord in third inversion. It's like ok now we're cooking
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Love it when composers hit you with a choice Dominant 7th chord in third inversion. It's like ok now we're cooking
Rearranged a bunch of my schedule yesterday to have a lesson with my teacher in the recital hall on the 9' concert grand. Piano lesson topics included "don't fight the instrument."
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Rearranged a bunch of my schedule yesterday to have a lesson with my teacher in the recital hall on the 9' concert grand. Piano lesson topics included "don't fight the instrument."
There was a piano-oboe-flute trio recital today at grad school instead of studio hour. Tons of new to me music!
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
There was a piano-oboe-flute trio recital today at grad school instead of studio hour. Tons of new to me music!
Super commuted Philly to NY yesterday to catch this cello and piano program at Weill Recital Hall. I especially liked the André E. Godsey and Alan Terricciano pieces and want to look them up more.
Shout-out to NJ Transit for being on time!
Shout-out to NJ Transit for being on time!
November 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Super commuted Philly to NY yesterday to catch this cello and piano program at Weill Recital Hall. I especially liked the André E. Godsey and Alan Terricciano pieces and want to look them up more.
Shout-out to NJ Transit for being on time!
Shout-out to NJ Transit for being on time!
"Never let them know your next move" ok...unless you're a collaborative pianist where your job security depends on being predictable.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"Never let them know your next move" ok...unless you're a collaborative pianist where your job security depends on being predictable.
A rare bit of good news!
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A rare bit of good news!
I opened the piano department recital last night at grad school. Here's the #Chevalier Sonata in C. I was a little nervous so it's not perfect but I think there are some good moments.
(And rewind about 20s for me making faces at a late audience member 🙃)
vimeo.com/1131508140?f...
(And rewind about 20s for me making faces at a late audience member 🙃)
vimeo.com/1131508140?f...
Keyboard Honors Recital
Program: https://issuu.com/wcupa8 West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Keyboard Honors Recital Directed by Igor Resnianski Experience…
vimeo.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I opened the piano department recital last night at grad school. Here's the #Chevalier Sonata in C. I was a little nervous so it's not perfect but I think there are some good moments.
(And rewind about 20s for me making faces at a late audience member 🙃)
vimeo.com/1131508140?f...
(And rewind about 20s for me making faces at a late audience member 🙃)
vimeo.com/1131508140?f...
"alright besties, time to lock in" I say to my right and left hands as I start playing a fast classical sonata where sometimes I don't play clean 16th notes #AlbertiProblems
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"alright besties, time to lock in" I say to my right and left hands as I start playing a fast classical sonata where sometimes I don't play clean 16th notes #AlbertiProblems
I wore an octopus hat/cape to play piano for the Halloween choir gig. It was lots of fun! #Octopianist
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I wore an octopus hat/cape to play piano for the Halloween choir gig. It was lots of fun! #Octopianist
I think Harry Belafonte "Zombie Jamboree (Back to Back)" is an underrated Halloween song. Shout-out to that anti-war last verse too!
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I think Harry Belafonte "Zombie Jamboree (Back to Back)" is an underrated Halloween song. Shout-out to that anti-war last verse too!
My car USB cable is wearing out so the music and maps while I commute are intermittent at best. Oh how I long for the days of reliable 1/8"aux connections!
October 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
My car USB cable is wearing out so the music and maps while I commute are intermittent at best. Oh how I long for the days of reliable 1/8"aux connections!
Got to see Magdalene Ho play a solo concert tonight in Philly. She sounded amazing! The Bach and second Adès Mazurka were my favorites.
October 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Got to see Magdalene Ho play a solo concert tonight in Philly. She sounded amazing! The Bach and second Adès Mazurka were my favorites.
Was visiting a friend today (they have kids) and noticed a copy of the Frozen 2 soundtrack on their record player. #PhysicalMedia #VinylRevolution #TakeThatSpotify
October 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Was visiting a friend today (they have kids) and noticed a copy of the Frozen 2 soundtrack on their record player. #PhysicalMedia #VinylRevolution #TakeThatSpotify
Thanksgiving (US) and the holiday season is just over a month from now. Maybe it's time to get your knives sharpened and/or consider upgrading your peeler, zester, poultry shears, oven mitts, etc. Let's cook tasty food for people we love and not hurt our hands!
October 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Thanksgiving (US) and the holiday season is just over a month from now. Maybe it's time to get your knives sharpened and/or consider upgrading your peeler, zester, poultry shears, oven mitts, etc. Let's cook tasty food for people we love and not hurt our hands!
Managed to harvest and use most of my basil plant before the first frost. Please clap
October 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Managed to harvest and use most of my basil plant before the first frost. Please clap