Hot off the press! Contemporary Movie Hits contains intermediate arrangements of: Bella’s Lullaby Breaking Free Dawn Georgiana He’s a Pirate That’s How You Know (from Enchanted) I arranged Georgiana, Dawn, and That’s How You Know (my personal favorite). I sang this one […]
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Should you have any dreams about becoming rich as a composer, it might be helpful to know who makes what in the music publishing business. And be sure you read to the end because I’ve updated this post since it
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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of adjudicating for a local MTA’s Music Progressions event. One of the students performed my new piece, Twister. He was so excited to be playing for the actual composer but I was probably more excited
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Carnegie Hall has some great online videos of piano and string quartet masterclasses and learning sessions. The first video is a Masterclass with Leon Fleisher. Students in this class perform the late Schubert Sonatas. When you “Launch the Guide” you can choose
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Here are 10 ways you can encourage composition in your studio: 1. Feature student compositions at a recital This year I told my students, “Any student who composes a piece of music and helps me write it down can perform
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This week, the Piano Explorer announced the winners of the 2009 Composition Contest. Â I’m thrilled to report that my student, Jana Heady won 1st place in the younger division and Nicole Jack won an Honorable Mention in the older division!
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Some students have an intense desire to compose, but just don’t know where to start. Â For these students, it is helpful to have a subject or topic for composing. Â Every year the Piano Explorer has a composition contest and
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The subject of teaching composition to children strikes fear in the heart of many independent music teachers. I think this is often because the IMT feels that they just don’t have the tools needed for such a task. It is
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Why should I teach my students to compose? Children are naturally creative. Â It’s one of the things that distinguishes us from other living species. Â The self-esteem and confidence of children thrive when they create something they know is a
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Hal Leonard has just launched the First Choice New Release Club for piano teachers.  I like several aspects of this club: 1.  It features music that the piano teacher is interested in: Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, Composer Showcase Collections, Phillip Keveren
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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!
