E141 - Inside the Mind of a Young Piano Prodigy
Published: May 27, 2026
Duration: 35:33
In this episode of Backroads Bill, acclaimed Canadian author Christine Fischer Guy returns to the podcast to talk about her brand-new novel, The Instrument Must Not Matter.
The story follows a gifted young pianist who leaves Toronto for New York City after earning the chance to study under a world-renowned mentor.
Christine takes us behind the scenes of writing the novel, including the years of research she devoted to understanding the mindset of professional musicians, the influence of legendary Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, and even taking piano lessons herself to better connect with the experience of p...
The story follows a gifted young pianist who leaves Toronto for New York City after earning the chance to study under a world-renowned mentor.
Christine takes us behind the scenes of writing the novel, including the years of research she devoted to understanding the mindset of professional musicians, the influence of legendary Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, and even taking piano lessons herself to better connect with the experience of p...