Slawomir Zdunek

a picture of a slim middle-aged white man playing the piano in a distance with a cute cat sleeping on the piano in a darkened smokey room with jazz posters on the walls, books, notes

A Quiet Journey into Jazz

From Late Nights at the Piano to Jazz at Berklee

Some dreams take patience. I’m learning piano step by step, working toward studying jazz at Berklee and sharing the journey as it unfolds..

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    Czerny Opus 599, no 5
    When I first came across Czerny’s exercises, I’ll admit—I didn’t expect much. Like many beginners, I thought of them as repetitive drills, something to “get through” on the way to real music. But spending time with Op. 599… Read more: Czerny Opus 599, no 5

A Few Words About Me

As I get closer to retirement, I’ve found myself drawn to something completely new—learning to play the piano. Starting from the very beginning has been both humbling and rewarding. Some days are slow and frustrating, others bring small breakthroughs that make it all worthwhile. What started as simple curiosity is turning into a meaningful part of my daily life.

I’m taking it step by step, building skills, listening more carefully, and learning to be patient with the process. My goal is to study jazz online at Berklee, and this blog is where I document the journey as it really is—the practice sessions, the challenges, the progress, and the moments that remind me why I started.