This is a really great interview. Jennifer Foxx from FPSResources.com has a plethora of materials listed on her site – I’m an avid reader of her blog! This month’s Be Our Guest features composer and teacher Jennifer Eklund from...
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I’m excited to announce that I will be joining some fantastic individuals on the Creatives on the Sea Cruise in April of 2015. This will be a great opportunity to learn, explore, and create, all while relaxing on a beautiful cruise! Click...
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(There will be words soon! I just finished a summer cruise workshop, and now I’m in the midst of developing a piano improv workshop and getting the fall schedule started, so I apologize for my silence!)
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World Cruise Sneek Peek
Here’s a sneak peek at our itinerary for this year’s World Cruise Music Camp. We’re going to have a fantastic time in Latin and South America. Only a few more days until we embark on our journey! Are you interested in planning a...
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Piano Lessons are Good for You
There are tons of memes about the benefits of music out there on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Some of them have beautiful pictures of music floating through space, others contain inspirational quotes by famous composers, and many have short...
Read moreFree Patriotic Sheet Music – Happy 4th!
Happy 4th of July! Here are a few great arrangements of patriotic music that you can download for free. I’ve listed keys for the pieces that use key signatures and either “some sharps” or “some flats” for those that...
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Summer Cruise Camp
Just a reminder – there are still 4 spots left in our 2014 Summer Cruise Camp! Students must have at least 1 year of experience in private lessons (any instrument) or in a school band/chorus. The camp will take place in the keyboard lab at...
Read moreMusical Theatre Audition Songs
On the 4th day of our 2014 Vocal Workshop, we focused on a familiar, yet oh-so-important topic for all singers: Our co-director Kevin Shields spoke from his extensive experience as a musical director and audition accompanist. He talked about how...
Read moreWorking with your Inner Critic
Last week we had our first summer workshop of the season. The 2014 Vocal Workshop was presented by myself and a fellow Westminster College alumnus, Kevin Shields. Throughout the 5 day workshop, students focused on warm-up techniques, solo and...
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