Reads to Gift this Season: Part 1, Adults
My family loves to read. So, I've put together a list of a few of our favorite books about piano, music, teaching, and the artistic process. Among them are volumes…
Well Hello Clara & Robert: Lara Downes, For Love of You
Robert Schumann’s declaration, “My Clara, what would I not do for love of you?,” serves as inspiration for the title of Lara Downes’ newest album, For Love of You. The album…
Baroque Dolphins vs. Sharks
My 7 year old student, Gini, grinned at me as she neared the end of Dolphins Play Everyday. She suddenly played a huge handful of low bass keys and wiggled…
Favorite Pieces: Jewels of the Night
My family and friends will tell you that I love everything about nighttime. I love to sit outside at dusk, watch the light change, contemplate the heavens and let night’s…
Annual PA Mega Holiday Listening
Merry Christmas to everyone and many, many thanks for reading! Please enjoy this edition of my annual holiday listening list. Blessings to you all! Anderson & Roe: Sleigh Ride Charlie Albright:…
Vintage PA: Fireworks!
Some American pianistic fireworks in honor of The Glorious 4th! These are the best kind of fireworks for us in Arizona since our state has mostly been on fire lately.…
Kick It Up: Fall Edition
Well, the school year has started with a bang! So, here are some great activities and resources to kick up your fall teaching. Enjoy! Music Hotel Game (Woods Piano Studio) This very…
Five Piano Recordings For Your Summer Listening Pleasure
Jean Yves Thibaudet – Eric Satie: The Complete Solo Piano Music What’s here: Every piano piece written and signed by Eric Satie, from the witty Vexations and Grimaces to the…