# organ (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover organ. Page: Feed: --- ## [Light vs. Heavy: Which Organ Action Is Best? (SOPP791)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/Light-vs--Heavy-Which-Organ-Action-Is-Best--SOPP791-e3mvnq1) _2026-08-12 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast (SOPP791), Aušra and I dive into the technical and physical challenges of organ keyboard actions. Inspired by a comment from Dan about the notoriously light touch on Rogers organs, we share our personal experiences with everything from heavy tracker actions to the frustrating "latency" found in some pneumatic and virtual instruments. We also… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/123772161/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F429244768-44100-2-cf01ee85f81bb.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 380 — Party On The Pipes, St. Louis 2026](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-380/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-380) _2026-08-07 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Start Name Artist Album Year Comments The Second Waltz Dave Wickerham Party On The Pipes, St. Louis 2026 Lincoln Theatre 2026 3-16 Hybrid, Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, IL; plus electronic voices; 2026-04-25 3:58 On Eagle's Wings Dave Wickerham Party On The Pipes, St. Louis 2026 Lincoln Theatre 2026 3-16 Hybrid, Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, IL; plus electronic voices; 2026-04-25 9:00 The Pirates Of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-380.m4a) ## [Do You Need to Play the Melody when Accompanying Gregorian Chant? (SOPP790)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/Do-You-Need-to-Play-the-Melody-when-Accompanying-Gregorian-Chant--SOPP790-e3mvqfi) _2026-08-05 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ In this episode of the Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast, Vidas and Aušra dive into a listener question from James about accompanying Gregorian chant. They explore whether it's better to double the melody or keep the accompaniment simple and unobtrusive.They discuss different traditions, including the style at Fontgombault Abbey, the importance of text in chant, and how to handle congregational… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/123774898/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2F429228092-44100-2-5e383aa14e2b1.mp3) ## [How to Deal with Arrogant Organists (SOPP789)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/How-to-Deal-with-Arrogant-Organists-SOPP789-e3mmuo9) _2026-07-29 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Have you ever met organists who seem to look down on everybody else, who take others for granted as if you only serve their purpose. Today Ausra and I will discuss how to deal with arrogant organists. Hope you will enjoy it! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/123484361/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F428852265-44100-2-21d862a61a2dd.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 379 — It’s A Scorcher!](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-379/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-379) _2026-07-22 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Heat Wave; It's a Lovely Day Today Gerald Shaw Music From The Movies 5-17 Compton plus Melotone, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London 2:22 Come Rain or Come Shine Larry Vannucci Organ Favourites on the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ \[Sequoia LP\] 1960 3-13 Wurlitzer, Style 240, Opus 1980; Golden Gate Theatre San Francisco; Larry's first LP, aged 42 6:41 Sidney Torch… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-379.m4a) ## [Is Having an Independent Pedal Necessary for Practicing Bach's Trio Sonatas (SOPP788)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/Is-Having-an-Independent-Pedal-Necessary-for-Practicing-Bachs-Trio-Sonatas-SOPP788-e3mbl7v) _2026-07-21 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 788! Today's question was sent by Nicolo and he writes: Dear Vidas, I'm an avid listener of your podcast and always enjoy the conversations that you and Ausra have. I'm a beginner located in Colorado (USA) looking to invest in a small practice organ like this residence organ that Bedient makes. I think you know this builder well, so I wanted to get… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/123114175/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-21%2F428341973-44100-2-8cc8dcc6a88a5.mp3) ## [Is It Possible to Prepare for a Recital on a New Organ in 30 minutes or Less (SOPP787)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/Is-It-Possible-to-Prepare-for-a-Recital-on-a-New-Organ-in-30-minutes-or-Less-SOPP787-e3m303u) _2026-07-14 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ You walk into a dark church, you've never seen this console before, and the audience starts arriving in exactly 30 minutes. Is it actually possible to be ready? Today, we’re breaking down the emergency checklist. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/122830398/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-14%2F427957651-44100-2-23b6b96f277dd.mp3) ## [SOPP786: Selecting and Playing Organ Repertoire for Funerals and Memorial Services](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP786-Selecting-and-Playing-Organ-Repertoire-for-Funerals-and-Memorial-Services-e3lpkr8) _2026-07-08 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 786! Today Ausra and I would like to share our discussion on the emotional and technical considerations when choosing music for funerals and memorials, exploring Bach's and other composers' best contributions to the genre. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/122523944/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-8%2F427610559-44100-2-d3d9a2dd26523.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 378 — Colourful Music!](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-378/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-378) _2026-07-07 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Am I Blue? Margaret Hall Kitten On The Keys \[Margaret Hall Music 001\] 1992 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Formerly 3-15 in Capitol Theatre, Sydney 2:50 Alice Blue Gown Aubrey Whelan, Laurie Wilson Waltzing With The Wurlitzer \[Point P-238\] 1954 4-21 Wurlitzer, dual console, grand piano, State Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5:44… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-378.m4a) ## [SOPP785: Have You Ever Had to Miss Your Own Recital?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP785-Have-You-Ever-Had-to-Miss-Your-Own-Recital-e3lihlj) _2026-07-02 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 785! Today Ausra and I will talk about my unsuccessful trip to Aland Organ Festival last week when due to multiple flight cancellations and delays I would have missed my own recital and therefore had to cancel it. It was the first time in my 26 year career as international concert organist. There were some lessons learned from this experience too so… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/122291315/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F427247067-44100-2-b2da960ef8ee5.mp3) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QDHMtPBBV8pA) _2026-07-02 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [SOPP784: We Saw Olivier Latry in Vilnius!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP784-We-Saw-Olivier-Latry-in-Vilnius-e3l5vjq) _2026-06-24 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 784! On June 11 Ausra and I went to the organ recital of Olivier Latry who visited Vilnius for the first time. This event was part of the Vilnius Festival and took place at St. Casimir's church. It was one of the most amazing recitals we have ever listened to in Lithuania! Hope you will enjoy our conversation! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/121879610/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2F426680442-44100-2-8a36f469d5d3b.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 377 — Johnny Mercer 1909-1976](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-377/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-377) _2026-06-23 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Goody Goody Chris McPhee Concert: South Bank 2003-07-13 2003 4-24 Wurlitzer, South Bank University, London; Closing presentation by Tony Moss 3:07 Lazybones Jean Martyn On Top Of The World 2-6 Wurlitzer, Rye College, Rye, East Sussex; ex-Palace Cinema, Tottenham 7:47 I'm An Old Cow Hand (From The Rio Grande) Roger Garrett The Mighty Morton \[Concert Recording… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-377.m4a) ## [SOPP783: The DIY Organist: Simple Maintenance and Fixes for Your Home Pipe or Virtual Organ Setup](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP783-The-DIY-Organist-Simple-Maintenance-and-Fixes-for-Your-Home-Pipe-or-Virtual-Organ-Setup-e3ksl18) _2026-06-16 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 783! Today Ausra and I will be giving some practical advice for organists to handle common mechanical issues like loose keys and ciphering, empowering them to maintain their instruments (with some words of caution, of course). Hope you will will find it useful! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/121573864/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F426269314-44100-2-dbd5c328ab1c4.mp3) ## [SOPP782: Unlock Your Creativity: A Beginner’s Guide to Modal Organ Improvisation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP782-Unlock-Your-Creativity-A-Beginners-Guide-to-Modal-Organ-Improvisation-e3kj9n9) _2026-06-10 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 781! Today Ausra and I will discuss the question of learning modal organ improvisation for beginners. We got inspiration for this topic from the comment by our good friend James Flores who said he should try modal improvisation. Hope you will enjoy it! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/121267369/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F425861569-44100-2-d553dfdd25c81.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 376 — Recent ATOS Conventions](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-376/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-376) _2026-06-07 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ ATOS Convention CDs (ATOS Sales) ATOS 2026 Rochester Convention Details Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Vanessa Brett Valliant ATOS 2025 Milwaukee 2025 3-14 Wurlitzer, Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI; 2025-07-24 3:56 When I Fall In Love Ben Forsthoffer ATOS 2025 Milwaukee Highlights 2 2025 3-14 Barton, Capitol Theatre (Overture Center), Madison, WI; 2025-07-24 8:36 Satyr Dance Richard Hills… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-376.m4a) ## [SOPP781: Mastering Digital Sheet Music and MobileSheets for Organists](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP781-Mastering-Digital-Sheet-Music-and-MobileSheets-for-Organists-e3k7g7f) _2026-06-02 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 781! Today Ausra and I will discuss the question about playing organ music from tablets and MobileSheets app. Hope you will enjoy it! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/120880815/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-2%2F425345583-44100-2-557903f3ab9a4.mp3) ## [SOPP780: Mental Practice for Organists - Accessible and Effective Way](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP780-Mental-Practice-for-Organists---Accessible-and-Effective-Way-e3ju794) _2026-05-26 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 780! Today's question was sent by Dawn who is our Total Organist student and she writes: How can I learn ‘Mental Practice’? There is a lot of information about this on Youtube by other musicians but none of them are Organists. They claim to have an ability to play mentally, without a score or instrument. They see, hear and feel as if they are playing… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/120576740/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-26%2F424938217-44100-2-2699d13947af8.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 375 — The Senate Theatre, Detroit](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-375/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-375) _2026-05-23 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Caribe Joe Ashley Miller Concert: Senate Theatre, Detroit 1964-04-11 (opening) 1964 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit; 11 April 1964 3:08 The World of Suzie Wong Don Baker ATOS 1967 Detroit 1967 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 6:43 Unknown; Boo Hoo; Thoroughly Modern Millie Lee Erwin ATOS 1967 Detroit 1967 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-375.m4a) ## [SOPP779: Breaking the Mental Block - How to Start Improvising Today](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP779-Breaking-the-Mental-Block---How-to-Start-Improvising-Today-e3jkjor) _2026-05-20 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 779! Today Ausra and I will give some practical steps for classically trained organists to finally start improvising with confidence. Hope you will enjoy it! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/120261851/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-20%2F424517301-44100-2-d6799e9a38c69.mp3) ## [SOPP778: Essential Tips and Repertoire for Wedding and Funeral Organists](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP778-Essential-Tips-and-Repertoire-for-Wedding-and-Funeral-Organists-e3j8a04) _2026-05-12 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 778! Today Ausra and I will discuss the topic of navigating the most common and high-stakes church services for organists weddings and funerals. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/119858628/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-12%2F423977456-44100-2-1397d1a9f76bb.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y5NV2aU3sC5I) _2026-05-12 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 374 — Tywyn 30th Anniversary + tracks from Terry Kleven & Frank Vanaman](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-374/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-374) _2026-05-07 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ With thanks for naming the unknown track (Minute Waltz) to Chris Elliott, Roy Philpott, Michael Silverstein and Tony Thomas! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Welsh Medley - Men Of Harlech; The Flower Dance; Rise Of The Lark; All Through The Night; God Bless The Prince Of Wales David Lowe Take The 'A' Train \[OS Digital CD\] 1998 3-8 Wurlitzer, Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn, Gwynedd; ex Granada Woolwich,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-374.m4a) ## [SOPP777: What organ repertoire would be comparable to the Durufle Requiem?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP777-What-organ-repertoire-would-be-comparable-to-the-Durufle-Requiem-e3it8pb) _2026-05-05 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 777! Today's question was set by Leo and he writes: "What organ repertoire would be comparable to the Durufle Requiem? I’ve played the Prelude and Fugue in the name of Alain years ago for my Masters organ recital. Currently preparing a recital for the Spoleto festival in May." [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/119496939/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-5%2F423484448-44100-2-d35669d6345b.mp3) ## [SOPP776: I am a 77 year old first year student who wishes to play the organ as fast as possible](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP776-I-am-a-77-year-old-first-year-student-who-wishes-to-play-the-organ-as-fast-as-possible-e3iknc4) _2026-04-29 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 776! Today's question was sent by Margaret and she writes: "I am a 77 year old female first year piano student who wishes to play the organ as fast as possible. How much daily practice would you suggest?" [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/119216964/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-29%2F423104972-44100-2-b5ccd454def1b.mp3) ## [SOPP775: My organ teacher told me not to look at my hands while I play](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP775-My-organ-teacher-told-me-not-to-look-at-my-hands-while-I-play-e3i7dck) _2026-04-21 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 775! Today's question was sent by Tamsin Jones who is a composer and organist from the UK and she writes:"I have, by the way, a talking point that you and Ausra might like to make use of in your podcast. Namely, my organ teacher told me not to look at my hands while I play. I didn't realise that I was doing it so often, but now that I've been making… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/118780756/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-21%2F422504712-44100-2-fe5e7ebde0c84.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 373 — Dudley Savage 1920-2008](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-373/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-373) _2026-04-21 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ AMENDED SHOW: Track 5 (Mame...) was repeated on track 3 (Jambalaya...) Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Opening Theme – Smiling Through Dudley Savage As Prescribed 1974-12-29 1974 3-8 Compton + Melotone, Royal/ABC Plymouth, Devon 0:58 Announcement by Dudley Dudley Savage As Prescribed 1975-09-14 1975 3-8 Compton + Melotone, Royal/ABC Plymouth, Devon Jambalaya (On The Bayou); When I See You… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-373.m4a) ## [SOPP774: I got an email on notifying me that the processional and recessional hymns had been changed](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP774-I-got-an-email-on-notifying-me-that-the-processional-and-recessional-hymns-had-been-changed-e3hv34q) _2026-04-15 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 774! Today's question was sent by Julie who is a member of our Total Organist community and she writes: I was pleased that I was given Sunday’s hymns a couple of weeks in advance, which helps with planning preludes and postludes, but I got an email on Thursday notifying me that the processional and recessional hymns had been changed. (Sometimes the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/118508122/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-15%2F422139251-44100-2-34c8fabff8c67.mp3) ## [SOPP773: What Is Your Technical Composing Process?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP773-What-Is-Your-Technical-Composing-Process-e3hiui8) _2026-04-07 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 773! Today's question was sent by our friend Rien Schalkwijk and wants to know what is our technical composing process. Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff\_id=454957 [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/118110216/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-7%2F421610333-44100-2-5f75cc5503d8f.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 372 — Remembering Tom Hazleton](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-372/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-372) _2026-04-07 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ George Thomas Hazleton – September 27, 1942 to March 14, 2006 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful) Tom Hazleton From The Avenue San Francisco \[ASP-101\] 1966 3-16 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; from the State Lake Theatre, Chicago, IL. Now in private residence Ft. Myers, FL 2:17 Winchester Cathedral Tom Hazleton Concert: Radio City Music… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-372.m4a) ## [SOPP772: Does Practicing on a Smaller Pedalboard Ruin Technique for Standard Pedaling](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP772-Does-Practicing-on-a-Smaller-Pedalboard-Ruin-Technique-for-Standard-Pedaling-e3h9uaq) _2026-04-01 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 772! Today's question was sent by Jerome and he writes: Hi Vidas, I’m an ardent listener of your podcast and a youtube channel.I have a quick question as it relates to pedal boards and practice. My church has the Rogers organ with the standard 32 pedalboard. However at home I have a smaller 25 note midi pedal board. I’m unable to practice at church… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/117815066/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-1%2F421224957-44100-2-214d9adabbbf.mp3) ## [SOPP771: How can I know when to use the total legato touch, or the non-legato, in playing hymns?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP771-How-can-I-know-when-to-use-the-total-legato-touch--or-the-non-legato--in-playing-hymns-e3guiud) _2026-03-25 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 771! Today's question was sent by Arthur and he writes: "How can I know when to use the total legato touch, or the non-legato, in the execution of hymns?" Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff\_id=454957 [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/117442957/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-25%2F420720632-44100-2-5abb954beeb01.mp3) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zqMCWop415cm) _2026-03-25 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 371 — It’s Spring!](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-371/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-371) _2026-03-21 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ My thanks to John Giacchi for identifying the unknown track by Barry Baker. Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Spring Beautiful Spring, Waltz Kay McAbee Organ Echoes \[Replica 33x106\] 1957 3-13 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL; 27-4-1931; then to Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady, NY (1983); rec when Kay 21 6:09 Butterflies In The Rain George Blackmore I've Got Music \[Columbia SCX 6212\]… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-371.m4a) ## [SOPP770: My dream for my organ playing is to be able to use the full compass pedal](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP770-My-dream-for-my-organ-playing-is-to-be-able-to-use-the-full-compass-pedal-e3gjhdh) _2026-03-17 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 770! Today's question was sent by Remy and he writes: "My dream for my organ playing is to be able to use the actual pedal. Our church organ is small and has only one octave pedal." Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff\_id=454957 Secrets of Organ Playing Mug:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/117080945/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-17%2F420228594-44100-2-ae2ddd395b95f.mp3) ## [SOPP769: Lately I have found myself repeating the same formulas in improvisation from week to week](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP769-Lately-I-have-found-myself-repeating-the-same-formulas-in-improvisation-from-week-to-week-e3fs0aj) _2026-03-10 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 769! This question was sent by Mark and he writes: Dear Vidas, Thank you for your podcast, which I have found very enlightening! My question has to do with improvisation. As a church organist, I have an opportunity to improvise at least once during every Sunday service. I've been working hard on improving my improvisation skills over the past two… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/116309779/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-3%2F419176370-44100-2-3a8ed467c5f5.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 370 — Shellac Renewed](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-370/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-370) _2026-03-09 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ With thanks to Lew Williams for the corrections! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Popular Hit Medley - A: Sergeant Sally; There I Go; Yes, My Darling Daughter Ena Baga To Victory \[NTOT Kinura Cassette NCM 210\] 1941 3-13 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 4:01 Just A Night For Meditation Emil Velazco Angela Mia \[Retrovox XPMM15105917\] 3-8 Kimball, Velazco Studio, New York, NY 7:48 Maybe… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-370.m4a) ## [SOPP768: My organ recital proposal was politely declined by the church committee](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP768-My-organ-recital-proposal-was-politely-declined-by-the-church-committee-e3frcuj) _2026-03-03 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 768! This question was sent by our YouTube organist friend Rien Schalkwijk and he writes:Last year I offered a befriended church a Christmas organ concert — completely free. A festive gesture, I thought. It was politely declined, as the church committee felt it would be “too much work” for the volunteers. Quite what sort of work a solo organ recital… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/116289939/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-2%2F419150611-44100-2-acc721c168ca9.mp3) ## [SOPP767: What strategies can help us expand our organ repertoire?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP767-What-strategies-can-help-us-expand-our-organ-repertoire-e3ekv0k) _2026-02-24 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 767! This question was sent by our YouTube organist/composer colleague Alejandro Consolacion II and he writes:This question is especially for organists with regular church responsibilities. How can we keep track of the pieces we have already played and continue discovering new repertoire—particularly newly composed works by international composers… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/115030484/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F417470043-44100-2-731790596c43b.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 369 — Valentine’s – Love And All That!](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-369/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-369) _2026-02-21 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Party On The Pipes, St. Louis 2026 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Two Hearts In Three Quarter Time Donna Parker Powerhouse \[DPP 101-A\] 1985 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN 2:00 Almost Like Being In Love Ashley Miller Showtime \[Command RS 881 SD\] 1963 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York; last commercial recording made on Paramount; ABC reissue in 1972 5:49… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-369.m4a) ## [SOPP766: How can musicians effectively deal with nervousness and stage fright?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP766-How-can-musicians-effectively-deal-with-nervousness-and-stage-fright-e3eksn1) _2026-02-17 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 766! This question was sent by Alejandro Consolacion II, our YouTube organist/composer colleague and he writes:There are times when, despite thorough preparation, things still fall apart during concerts or recitals. How can musicians effectively deal with nervousness and stage fright? What positive attitudes or mental approaches are essential in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/115028129/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F417468121-44100-2-f810c8696317e.mp3) ## [SOPP765: Could you suggest a recommended sequence—from the easiest to the most challenging—for students working through this set of BWV 553-560?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP765-Could-you-suggest-a-recommended-sequencefrom-the-easiest-to-the-most-challengingfor-students-working-through-this-set-of-BWV-553-560-e3ekrfh) _2026-02-10 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 765! This question was sent by Alejandro Consolacion II, our YouTube organist/composer colleague and he writes:Aušra and Vidas,I just want to drop by and say thank you for your wonderful weekly podcast addressing various issues in organ playing. It has been incredibly helpful, and I truly enjoy your discussions and reflections on the weekly… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/115026865/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F417465528-44100-2-90f052e0b7ec8.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 368 — Tribute to Nigel Ogden, 1954-2026](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-368/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-368) _2026-02-08 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Nigel Ogden — 21 November 1954 to 27 January 2026 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments From This Moment On Nigel Ogden Celebration 25 Years Of The Organist Entertains \[CDGRS 1273\] 1994 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 0:56 Manhattan Beach Nigel Ogden A Spotlight On Faces Of The Future \[LTOT/Indigo IRL 5213\] 1971 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester 3:55 Waltz In C Sharp Minor… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-368.m4a) ## [SOPP764: About Sophie-Veronique Cauchefer-Choplin’s Mass Playing at Saint Sulpice in Paris](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP764-About-Sophie-Veronique-Cauchefer-Choplins-Mass-Playing-at-Saint-Sulpice-in-Paris-e3eitif) _2026-02-04 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 764! Today Ausra and I are going to discuss what we saw at Saint Sulpice while we were in Paris recently. Specifically, how the famous organist Sophie-Veronique Cauchefer-Choplin superbly played Mass. Hope you will enjoy it!Here you will find all my scores:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/114963471/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F417436154-44100-2-a3f2bad3926ef.mp3) ## [SOPP763: About our Organ Recitals at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP763-About-our-Organ-Recitals-at-Notre-Dame-Cathedral-in-Paris-e3e8h40) _2026-01-28 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 763! Today Ausra and I will discuss our organ recitals at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Hope you will enjoy it!Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff\_id=454957Secrets of Organ Playing Mug: https://www.zazzle.co.uk/z/ywbhd071?rf=238366920809443329You can support this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/114623040/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2F416984182-44100-2-7fc7fcef5272e.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 367 – New Year Viennese and Requests](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-367/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-367) _2026-01-21 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Mancini Collection Nathan Avakian ATOS 2025 Milwaukee 2025 4-90 Wurlitzer Composite, Carma Labs, Franklin, WI; 2025-07-23 13:03 Sunshine Bill Vlasak Concert: Berkeley Community Theatre 1993-03-06 1993 4-29 Wurlitzer, Berkeley Community Theatre, CA; Irving Berlin Tribute 15:46 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Bless Yore Beautiful Hide; June Bride; Spring,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-367.m4a) ## [SOPP761: I have no confidence in selecting registration, past the very basics](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP761-I-have-no-confidence-in-selecting-registration--past-the-very-basics-e3duk7a) _2026-01-20 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 761! This question was sent by Ann and she writes: "I have no confidence in selecting registration, past the very basics. How do you suggest learning to get better at this?" Hope you will enjoy it!Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff\_id=454957Secrets of Organ Playing… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/114298538/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-20%2F416505824-44100-2-7a5a65222433.mp3) ## [SOPP760: How easy it seems for you to improvise multiple processionals, and yet all different!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP760-How-easy-it-seems-for-you-to-improvise-multiple-processionals--and-yet-all-different-e3djs32) _2026-01-13 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 760! This question was sent by our good YouTube organist friend Philippe Le Gargean and he writes: "How easy it seems for you to improvise multiple processionals, and yet all different!" So today Ausra and I are going to talk about Vidas' improvised processionals which he plays for various ceremonies and how to do it. Hope you will enjoy it!Here you… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/113946146/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-13%2F416055779-44100-2-bc96f2e1e5757.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 366 – Tribute to Bill Vlasak](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-366/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-366) _2026-01-08 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ William John Vlasak — January 17, 1945 to December 10, 2025 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Under The Double Eagle Bill Vlasak The Paramount Music Palace Proudly Presents \[LP\] 1980 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN 3:30 Tomorrow Bill Vlasak An Evening at the Paramount 1982 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN 8:12 Puttin' On The Ritz Bill Vlasak At… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-366.m4a) ## [SOPP762: Our Secrets of Organ Playing 2025 Year in Review](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP762-Our-Secrets-of-Organ-Playing-2025-Year-in-Review-e3cvpga) _2025-12-30 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 762! Today it's going to be a special episode where we discuss our organ 2025 year in review. Hope you will enjoy it!Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff\_id=454957Secrets of Organ Playing Mug: https://www.zazzle.co.uk/z/ywbhd071?rf=238366920809443329You can support this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/113288138/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-30%2F415221557-44100-2-78b11ab29ffca.mp3) ## [SOPP759: What do we do with toxic comments](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP759-What-do-we-do-with-toxic-comments-e3cfi6b) _2025-12-24 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 759! Today we will discuss the topic of what do we do with toxic comments. Hope you will enjoy the conversation!Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff\_id=454957Secrets of Organ Playing Mug: https://www.zazzle.co.uk/z/ywbhd071?rf=238366920809443329You can support this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/112756363/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-17%2F414542419-44100-2-7466e2d3619fa.mp3) ## [SOPP758: I've been bad about sitting down and focusing on just one or two pieces](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretsoforganplaying/episodes/SOPP758-Ive-been-bad-about-sitting-down-and-focusing-on-just-one-or-two-pieces-e3cf0op) _2025-12-17 · Secrets of Organ Playing · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast_ Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 758! This question was sent by Patrick and he writes:"Thank you for your podcast, recordings, and tips. They are a great encouragement to me to persevere in my studies. Presently I’m struggling getting to the keyboard, but this has been the best or most productive year I've had so far. I've been bad about sitting down and focusing on just one or two… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9b0909c/podcast/play/112738521/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-17%2F414539464-44100-2-e60cac51bc681.mp3) ## [Hot Pipes Podcast 365 — Christmas 2025](https://www.hotpipes.eu/podcast-365/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-365) _2025-12-16 · Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a_ Start Name Artist Album Year Comments A Holly Jolly Christmas; It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Dave Wickerham 2011 Sanfilippo Foundation Christmas Concert 2011 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL 3:49 O Tannenbaum Gail McDowell Hicks Christmas Time at Scampi's 3-11 Robert Morton, Scampi's Organ Palace, Austin, TX; ex-Loew's Theatre, Canton, OH 7:01 It's A… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/hot_pipes_one_hour_podcast_m4a/www.hotpipes.eu/audio-one-hour/Hot-Pipes-365.m4a)