The Sweeter Side of My Chemical Romance
To be honest, when a subscriber on my YouTube channel asked me to arrange “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” by […]
Vince Guaraldi’s “Christmas Time is Here,” from A Charlie Brown Christmas
‘The Christmas standard many of us know and love is Vince Guaraldi’s “Christmas Time is Here” from A Charlie Brown
Danny Elfman and “Sally’s Song” (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Before Danny Elfman was the famous film music composer we know today, he was the lead songwriter of the successful
Evenstar, from Lord of the Rings
The second film of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Two Towers, produced a compelling soundtrack of beautiful
Für Elise: The Love Song That Almost Wasn’t Published
One of the most popular piano pieces in the world is Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven. This famous composer,
Peanuts’ “Linus & Lucy,” an American Jazz Standard
Perhaps one of the most recognized American jazz standards is “Linus and Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi, a San Francisco native,
6 Ways Playing Piano is Good for You
There are many reasons why playing music is good for you but here are an important first few. I didn’t
The Chord That Gives “Die With A Smile” A Jazzy Feel
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s catchy love ballad, “Die With A Smile,” smoothly draws listeners in with its rhythmic and
How a Song You Love Can Change Your Mood
In a recent Mel Robbins episode called “How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking,” Mel
The Beautiful Classic: ‘Passacaglia’ by Handel and Halvorsen
Handel’s “Passacaglia,” arranged by Johan Halvorsen, has become a classical favorite for pianists and audiences alike. The term passacaglia was derived
5 Simple & Effective Piano Exercises
Like stretching before running or exercising, warm-ups should be a part of your piano practice routine. Piano exercises are helpful
Enya’s “Caribbean Blue,” A Transformative Soundscape
As I write this article on St. Patrick’s Day, I reflect on how music has long been the heart and