Ditch the Tick

Ditch the Tick

"That clock is driving me crazy!" Cedric had his hands perched on the keyboard. He was about to...

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Arranging “There Is a Balm in Gilead”

Arranging “There Is a Balm in Gilead”

This past December, I had the good fortune to attend a Christmas concert by the choral group, Chanticleer. It was an hour filled with stunningly gorgeous music that left me with goosebumps galore!

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Double-Duty Music

Double-Duty Music

Since I work both as a piano teacher and as a church musician, I enjoy the challenge of composing...

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Laugh a Little

Laugh a Little

His fingers were collapsing as he played, so I picked up my phone and took a close-up video of his...

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Quick-Win Pieces

Quick-Win Pieces

Sometimes, we piano teachers just need some quick-win pieces to keep our students encouraged and moving forward. What are some of the pieces that have worked well for you?

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Say Yes to Silly

Say Yes to Silly

​"If I had a third arm, I could play this duet all by myself," Annie commented after learning both...

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Caring

Caring

"Hey, Mr. Light!" I heard a voice yelling in the distance. I was waiting for a traffic light at a...

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