- Mar 4, 2016
What does “Pull out all the stops” actually mean?
- Joseph @ Flex Lessons
Have you ever noticed anyone saying that they will “pull out all the stops” to get something done? They probably weren’t talking about an actual pipe organ. Read more to learn about stops and where this phrase comes from.
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Hi! I'm Joseph.
I created Flex Lessons to bring classical piano education into the 21st century.
I am a classically-trained pianist and organist who specializes in teaching online. I've been teaching professionally since 2011 and I particularly enjoy working with adult piano students.
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