Showing posts with label Piano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Piano. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

My Piano and Guitar Books

I have published five books of piano music. They are available as printed and bound books through Amazon.

Each book has 10 to 13 original pieces or arrangements and each book is geared towards a specific ability level (beginner, intermediate, and late intermediate).

Book 1 titles: Jase’s Song, Olivia’s Song, Summer Memories, All in a Garden Green, Largo from Concerto in D Major, Drunken Sailor, Avondale, Snowfall, The Skye Boat Song, Ballyshannon, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Bonny Kate

Book 2 titles: Annie Laurie, Flow Gently, Sweet Afton, Rain Drops, Autumn Waltz, Clouds and Sunshine, Admiral Gambier's Waltz, Follow Me Down to Carlow, Alice's Song, Down by the Sally Gardens, My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose

Book 3 titles: Avery's Song, Morning Has Broken, Winter: Largo from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Day by Day, Be Still My Soul, Now Thank We All Our God, A Prelude in B Minor, A Chromatic Boogie, Stormy Sky, Celtic Reflections, Greensleeves, Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming, Wings of the Morning

Piano Seasons: 12 piano solos for the intermediate piano player. Selections from different seasons of the year. Titles include: Apples in Winter, Cold Frosty Morning, Like a River Glorious, Savannah's Song, Castle Donovan, At the Fair, Oranges and Lemons, Dancing Leaves, Der Mond Ist Aufgegangen (The Moon Has Risen), Leise Rieselt Der Schnee (The Snow Falls Softly), O Du Frohliche, and The Wexford Carol.

Piano Escapades Book 1: 13 Elementary Piano Solos.

Titles: Blue Bells of Scotland, Rainy Day, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Bison Stomp, The Boar Head's Carol, Flight, The Water is Wide, Christmas Lights, Early One Morning, Largo from Concerto in D Major by Antonio Vivaldi, Green Leaves, Sakura Sakura, The Parting Glass.



I also have published one book of guitar music.

Acoustic Guitar Adventures: 9 Beginner Guitar Solos.

Titles: Minuet in G Major (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach), Sonatina in C by Muzio Clementi, Guitar Etude in E Minor, My Grandfather’s Clock, Silent Night for Guitar, Minuet (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach), Cantabile from Vivaldi's "Il Gardellino”, Ständchen from Schubert's Schwangesang for Guitar, and Early One Morning (for flute and guitar)

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

My Piano and Guitar Books

I have published five books of piano music. They are available as printed and bound books through Amazon.

Each book has 10 to 13 original pieces or arrangements and each book is geared towards a specific ability level (beginner, intermediate, and late intermediate).

Book 1 titles: Jase’s Song, Olivia’s Song, Summer Memories, All in a Garden Green, Largo from Concerto in D Major, Drunken Sailor, Avondale, Snowfall, The Skye Boat Song, Ballyshannon, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Bonny Kate

Book 2 titles: Annie Laurie, Flow Gently, Sweet Afton, Rain Drops, Autumn Waltz, Clouds and Sunshine, Admiral Gambier's Waltz, Follow Me Down to Carlow, Alice's Song, Down by the Sally Gardens, My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose

Book 3 titles: Avery's Song, Morning Has Broken, Winter: Largo from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Day by Day, Be Still My Soul, Now Thank We All Our God, A Prelude in B Minor, A Chromatic Boogie, Stormy Sky, Celtic Reflections, Greensleeves, Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming, Wings of the Morning

Piano Seasons: 12 piano solos for the intermediate piano player. Selections from different seasons of the year. Titles include: Apples in Winter, Cold Frosty Morning, Like a River Glorious, Savannah's Song, Castle Donovan, At the Fair, Oranges and Lemons, Dancing Leaves, Der Mond Ist Aufgegangen (The Moon Has Risen), Leise Rieselt Der Schnee (The Snow Falls Softly), O Du Frohliche, and The Wexford Carol.

Piano Escapades Book 1: 13 Elementary Piano Solos.

Titles: Blue Bells of Scotland, Rainy Day, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Bison Stomp, The Boar Head's Carol, Flight, The Water is Wide, Christmas Lights, Early One Morning, Largo from Concerto in D Major by Antonio Vivaldi, Green Leaves, Sakura Sakura, The Parting Glass.



I also have published one book of guitar music.

Acoustic Guitar Adventures: 9 Beginner Guitar Solos.

Titles: Minuet in G Major (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach), Sonatina in C by Muzio Clementi, Guitar Etude in E Minor, My Grandfather’s Clock, Silent Night for Guitar, Minuet (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach), Cantabile from Vivaldi's "Il Gardellino”, Ständchen from Schubert's Schwangesang for Guitar, and Early One Morning (for flute and guitar)

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Sheet Music - The Little Dappled Cow

This is an arrangement of a folk song written for the late elementary piano player. Written in the key of C major, the melody is played sometimes by the right hand and sometimes by the left hand. The accompaniment is made up of intervals. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 48 measures long.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

New Piano Book: Piano Escapades Book 1

I am releasing a new book of piano music today. It is printed and bound and is available through Amazon.

Piano Escapades Book 1: 13 Elementary Piano Solos.

Titles: Blue Bells of Scotland, Rainy Day, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Bison Stomp, The Boar Head's Carol, Flight, The Water is Wide, Christmas Lights, Early One Morning, Largo from Concerto in D Major by Antonio Vivaldi, Green Leaves, Sakura Sakura, The Parting Glass.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Sheet Music - Good Morning, Merry Sunshine

This is an arrangement of a folk song written for the early intermediate piano player. Written in the key of C major, the melody is played sometimes by the right hand and sometimes by the left hand. The accompaniment is intervals and three-note arpeggios. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 47 measures long.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Sheet Music - The Water is Wide

This is an arrangement of a Scottish folk song written for the early intermediate piano player. Written in the key of F major, the melody is played sometimes by the right hand and sometimes by the left hand. The accompaniment is intervals and five-finger scales. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 41 measures long.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Sheet Music - Sakura Sakura

This is an arrangement of a traditional Japanese tune written for the late elementary piano player. Written in the key of A minor, the melody is played sometimes by the right hand and sometimes by the left hand. The accompaniment is mostly with intervals. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 37 measures long.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Sheet Music - The Parting Glass

This is an arrangement of a traditional Irish/Scottish tune written for the early intermediate piano player. Written in the key of G major, the right hand carries the melody. The left hand accompanies mostly with intervals. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 36 measures long.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Sheet Music - Peanut Butter and Jelly

Peanut Butter and Jelly is written for the beginner piano player. Written in the key of F major, it uses repetition to reinforce intervals and patterns. The left-hand shifts some. The right-hand part stays in one root position throughout the piece. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 35 measures long.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Sheet Music - The Wexford Carol

This is an arrangement of a Christmas carol written for the early intermediate piano player. Written in the key of F major, the right hand carries the melody, which ranges across the upper half of the keyboard. The left hand accompanies mostly with intervals. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 76 measures long.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Leise Rieselt Der Schnee (The Snow Falls Softly)

This is an arrangement of a popular German Christmas carol written for the intermediate piano player. Written in the key of G major, it uses arpeggios and shifting intervals. Both hands switch between octaves and both hands shift out of root positions. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 62 measures long.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Competitions and Performance Opportunities - Winter and Spring 2024

MusicLink Playathon
Minnesota students will again be given the opportunity to show off their musical talents by participating in a MusicLink Playathon at the Mall of America. This is a fundraising event sponsored by MMTA & Schmitt Music to benefit the MusicLink Foundation. It has been very successful in raising much-needed funds for the Foundation and is also an exciting experience for students, teachers & parents while providing a convincing public face to the value of music education.
Date: February 3-4, 2024
Registration fee: no fee
Ages: any age
https://www.musiclinkfoundation.org/events.html
Registration deadline: January 24, 2024

Piano Fun MN Competition
PianoFun Minnesota is an inspirational musical event for young pianists who love music and want to share their love of music with others. This competitive but friendly event provides young musicians with the opportunity to perform in a wonderful venue, and receive a valuable experience playing for a large audience. The competition is held at the Landmark Center in St. Paul.
Dates: February 2024 (exact date TBA)
Registration fee: $30 or $38
Ages: younger than 14
http://www.pianofunmn.com

Piano Solo Festival
Students who would like to, have the opportunity to participate in the Piano Solo Festival at Northwestern University.
Date: March 2024 (exact date TBA)
Registration fee: $20
Ages: 4th grade and up

Thursday Musical - Young Artist Scholarship Competition
Scholarships are awarded in each age division and instrument category. First place awards for college are $1,300; high school, $800; and junior high, $550. Second place and honorable mention awards are also granted. First place winners are recognized with a featured concert performance at MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis. Additional performance opportunities are also offered to winners.
Date: video due by February 16, 2024 // winners concert on April 20, 2024
Registration fee: $50
Ages: 7th grade and up
https://thursdaymusical.org/young-artist-scholarship-competition/
Registration deadline: January 26, 2024

The Schubert Club Student Scholarship Competition
The Schubert Club Student Scholarship Competition is open to junior high and senior high students. Two cash prizes in each age and instrument category are awarded – $2000 and $1500 – to be used for further musical education.
Date: video due by January 28, 2024 // in-person finals on March 10, 2024
Registration fee: none
Ages: 7th grade and up
Registration deadline: January 8, 2024


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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Piano Around the Year - Piano Books

I have published three books of piano music. They are available as printed and bound books through Amazon.

Each book has 10 to 13 original pieces and each book is geared towards a specific ability level (beginner, intermediate, and late intermediate).

Book 1 titles: Jase’s Song, Olivia’s Song, Summer Memories, All in a Garden Green, Largo from Concerto in D Major, Drunken Sailor, Avondale, Snowfall, The Skye Boat Song, Ballyshannon, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Bonny Kate

Book 2 titles: Annie Laurie, Flow Gently, Sweet Afton, Rain Drops, Autumn Waltz, Clouds and Sunshine, Admiral Gambier's Waltz, Follow Me Down to Carlow, Alice's Song, Down by the Sally Gardens, My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose

Book 3 titles: Avery's Song, Morning Has Broken, Winter: Largo from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Day by Day, Be Still My Soul, Now Thank We All Our God, A Prelude in B Minor, A Chromatic Boogie, Stormy Sky, Celtic Reflections, Greensleeves, Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming, Wings of the Morning

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

In-Person Piano and Guitar Lessons

In-person piano and guitar lessons are available:

- open to beginner students or those who have some music experience already

- pay by the lesson (via PayPal)

- sign up for just one lesson or however many you want

- sessions can be held at your house or at my studio in the western Twin Cities

- for more information, fill out the contact form on the right


Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Virtual Piano and Guitar Lessons Available

Virtual piano and guitar lessons are available:

- open to beginner students or those who have some music experience already

- pay by the lesson (via PayPal)

- sign up for just one lesson or however many you want

- you will need a reliable internet connection and either a piano or a guitar

- for more information, fill out the contact form on the right

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Music Sale!


I am selling some of my piano books.
All the books listed below are either brand new or gently used.
Please check the list below for the most up-to-date list of what I have on hand. If you want to see more details, the links will take you to Amazon where you can get a complete description.

Any questions or orders, please email me: pianolessonsmn at gmail dot com or contact me through the contact form linked on the right.



Piano Adventures Technique and Artistry Level 1 - 3.00 USD





Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Piano Course Book 1 - 11.00 USD

Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Piano Course Book 2 - 11.00 USD

Piano Adventures Primer Level Unit Assessments - 12.00 USD

Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Musical Concepts Level 2 - 2.00 USD

Teaching Little Fingers to Play Recital Pieces - 6.00 USD





Tchaikovsky: Album for the Young, Opus 39 edited by Keith Snell - 3.00 USD

Khachaturian: Selected Piano Works (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) - 10.00 USD

Classical for Guitar In TAB: Easy to Intermediate Classics and Transcriptions for Solo Guitar - 3.00 USD

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Sheet Music - Der Mond Ist Aufgegangen (The Moon Has Risen)

This is an arrangement of a popular German lullaby. Written in the key of F major, it uses arpeggios and chord progressions. The right hand switches between octaves and both hands shift out of root positions. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 54 measures long.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Sheet Music - A Prelude in B Minor

This piece of music was written for a late intermediate student of mine. Written in the key of B minor, it centers around triplet patterns (primarily in the right hand). The left hand involves some chord progressions and octaves. It's perfect to add something new to your student’s repertoire. 27 measures long.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Piano Around the Year - Piano Books

I have three books of piano music that I have published. They are available as printed and bound books through Amazon.

Each book has 10 to 13 original pieces and each book is geared towards a specific ability level (beginner, intermediate, and late intermediate).

Book 1 titles: Jase’s Song, Olivia’s Song, Summer Memories, All in a Garden Green, Largo from Concerto in D Major, Drunken Sailor, Avondale, Snowfall, The Skye Boat Song, Ballyshannon, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Bonny Kate

Book 2 titles: Annie Laurie, Flow Gently, Sweet Afton, Rain Drops, Autumn Waltz, Clouds and Sunshine, Admiral Gambier's Waltz, Follow Me Down to Carlow, Alice's Song, Down by the Sally Gardens, My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose

Book 3 titles: Avery's Song, Morning Has Broken, Winter: Largo from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Day by Day, Be Still My Soul, Now Thank We All Our God, A Prelude in B Minor, A Chromatic Boogie, Stormy Sky, Celtic Reflections, Greensleeves, Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming, Wings of the Morning

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