In a Composer’s Garden

In a Composer’s Garden

 In a Composer’s Garden Composing music is a highly specialized creative process, very similar to growing a garden. It is a wonderful, challenging journey, with a beginning, a middle and an end. When we finish, there is a satisfying reward. Most people have some...
The Piano Lesson: Like Preparing a Delicious Meal

The Piano Lesson: Like Preparing a Delicious Meal

 Qualities of a Great Piano Lesson What are the qualities of a great piano lesson? There are many opinions on this. So to begin, let’s think of it this way—what would you need, and like to have available in your kitchen, in order to prepare a delicious meal for your...
What’s So Great About Piano Lessons?

What’s So Great About Piano Lessons?

What’s So Great About Piano Lessons? Most of us enjoy music! There are soooo many different styles—something for everyone, right? It’s a natural instinct, shared by every culture under the sun, to want to make your own music, too. So besides imitation, or random...
Carols for a Family Christmas

Carols for a Family Christmas

Carols for a Family Christmas Singing and playing this collection of 15 favorite traditional carols is sure to enhance and enrich your family time during the Christmas Holidays Visit this Amazon link to place your order —Primer through Level Three — Beautiful,...
Piano Talk

Piano Talk

My 1926 Steinway “M” Grand was completely rebuilt in 2007 by Classic Pianos of Portland. It is a very special piano. You will love its rich tone, rapid action, and wide expressive range. We also sometimes use my Yamaha Clavinova for variety and fun with...