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drumming, and immersing our youth in the art of it.
So one of the projects I'm now working on includes the introduction of the art of drumming to teenagers. The project got off with a bang (pun intended) on Sunday, where about ten of us tried some calypso on for size, and played with a bunch of new instruments ( Read more... ) -
Voice lessons
So I've been asked to give two teenagers voice lessons this summer.
That's great. Except that I'm really a piano teacher.
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Food for thought
My friend Bonnie was hanging out at a rehearsal I was participating in last night. During the rehearsal, many people poked their heads in and commented positively on the music we were working on. I pretty much attributed that to the musicians I was working with, as these individuals are very talented, and will go far if they want to ( Read more... ) -
Oops!
Guess it's been a while since I've posted here ( Read more... ) -
Veni Coronaberis
Ivy, chief of trees it is,
Veni coronaberis.
1. The most worthy she is in town,
He that saith other doth amiss;
And worthy to bear the crown;
Veni coronaberis.
2. Ivy is soft and meek of speech,
Against all bale she is bliss;
Well is he that may her reach,
Veni coronaberis.
3. Ivy is green with colour bright,
Of all trees best she is;
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Question
So how does one spice up the song, "De Colores ( Read more... ) -
Rant time!!!!!!!!!!!!
So to keep in the festivities, I decided to use the help of Yme! and listen to their "Trick or Treat" station for some Halloween goodness. Sure, they played some good stuff like Bauhaus, Kate Bush, Oingo Boingo (always a plus), NIN, Cure, random tv themes, and a terrible rendition of 'Let's Do the Time Warp Again,' to get the spirit going. But ( Read more... ) -
Uh oh!
A C, an E-flat, and a G go into a bar ( Read more... ) -
The right piece
I was asked to play something this weekend which would coincide with a fundraiser for Katrina victims. It doesn't have to be long, just there.
The only thing I can come up with is Mood Indigo.
I believe that the music should be meditative, so if anyone has suggestions, please speak up. Soon though, I need to submit my music tomorrow morning. -
What does it all mean?
The sounds coming out of my piano are to the tune of g#.
I wonder why I like composing in sharp keys so much.