For years, this routine — built on exercises by A. Cortot and J. Brahms — has been part of my daily practice. Countless colleagues have had to sit through me playing it alone before soundchecks, and it's their encouragement that finally convinced me to publish it.

The Piano Exercise Routine sheet music is now available, as a digital download or physical copy, through the Estonian Music Information Centre.

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