March 1st was a big moment in 1892 for those of us who love nature! For it was on that day that the United States Congress voted to make Yellowstone a national park to preserve its beauty. But did you […]
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Recently, a most unusual piece found itself for sale on the ComposeCreate website. If you saw it, then you know of what I speak. And if you watched the video, you know that I haven’t really gone as crazy as
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Do you ever feel badly for your youngest students who have to play “methody” pieces for the recital because there’s not a lot of great early beginner piano music out there? Well, feel badly no more! Black Key Blast is
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Did you know that February 7th is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s birthday? When I think of my life now, a comfortable home, heating and air conditioning, a car, a piano, and even electricity, I can only be amazed at what Laura
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Have you ever wanted a piece that would make students RUN to the piano to practice? How about a piece that boys would absolutely love and tell their friends about? Maybe even a piece that would cause kids to line
It’s Here: The Booger Song! Read More »
Did you see the cover? Your students will definitely practice these pieces just because of how the book looks! But if you need me to tell you more, here’s a short video: Tasty Tunes – Zany Piano Music about Food!
New Finger Lickin’ Elementary Piano Book: Tasty Tunes Read More »
If you are not between the ages of 10 and 18, you might, like me, think that “creepy” would be an offensive way of describing a piece you had composed. But read this little story that a fellow teacher gave
Batman’s Carol of the Bells – the boys will love it! Read More »
When I was a teenager, I sometimes substituted for the pianist at our church (who happened to be my mother). When not subbing, I was playing the second keyboard! All that to say….there was one Christmas piece that we both
The Christmas Tune I Hated…and Now Is My Favorite! Read More »
It’s so easy to think that everyone does things like me. When I go on my merry, self-absorbed way, I just assume that everyone must call their Coke or Pepsi a “pop,” right? Everyone must call that comfy fluffy piece
A Short Piano Teacher Survey Read More »
Do you feel like Thanksgiving gets shortchanged every year? Such a beautiful holiday gets overtaken by the hustle and bustle of black Friday, early Christmas sales, and Christmas music! I think it’s high time that Thanksgiving gets more of it’s
What?! Thanksgiving Music? What Will They Think of Next? Read More »
The Great Fuzzy Event of 2026!
You will not believe what we released at this premier event! Four new Fuzzies solos, a new and FREE incentive program, summer ideas, new resources and so much more! Even the replay is super fun!
