While doing some searching around recently for some lyric and chord charts, I came across this wonderful website called Worship Archive. The site has a fabulous database of today’s most well-known and oft-sung praise and worship songs available for free download. I always have students who are working on keyboarding skills or who get asked […]
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Review and Giveaway of Old MacDonald Had the Blues Piano Book by Rebekah Maxner
If student demand is any indication of quality, this music “re-telling” of classic folk songs is already destined for success! Shortly after receiving a copy of “Old MacDonald Had the Blues” from its composer, Rebekah Maxner, a student asked me what it was. I played him a sampling of some of the pieces and he’s […]
Composer Study Resources Galore!
If you’re familiar with different homeschooling methods, you’ll recognize the name Charlotte Mason. This Composer Study is specifically geared toward those looking to incorporate a study of composers into this method of homeschooling, however the information and resource lists and links are fabulous! If you are looking for helpful and practical ideas for doing a […]
Review and Giveaway of Reflections CD by Sandy Skinner
I remember growing up listening to church pianists improvise the old hymns and wishing that I knew how to add in all those extra notes like they did. 🙂 That’s what the new CD, “Reflections” by Sandy Skinner reminds me of. In a world that is ever bustling with activity, it’s nice to still be […]
The Art Of Piano: Great Pianists Of The 20th Century
There’s nothing quite like watching the great piano performers of the past play classics by the master composers of yesteryear to inspire continued dedication to becoming and training excellent pianists. At least, that’s how I felt as I watched the documentary, The Art of Piano: Great Pianists of the 20th Century, now available on-line in […]
Review and Giveaway of American Portraits Piano Book by Wendy Stevens
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is an audio clip worth? In a departure from my typical process of reviewing new materials, I thought it would be cool to give you samplings of the actual music rather than mere words attempting to describe the music. In fact, didn’t some great musician say […]
