Just Published: “It is Well” by the Mountain Stream

July 17th, 2018

As promised…here’s the impromptu version of “It is Well” which I played by a mountain stream while on vacation this past spring.

It is Well (by the mountain stream)
Late intermediate piano solo; 3 pgs. Approx. length 1:20 *Jenifer's requested version of "It is Well" that she recorded by a mountain stream while on vacation.
Price: $3.75

Entering “It is Well” By the Mountain Stream…

July 17th, 2018

Busy this morning entering “It is Well” (late intermediate piano solo) into my computer program for publication very soon!

 

Update on “It is Well” by the Mountain Stream

July 16th, 2018

Just finished the handwritten copy of “It is Well”.  Hope to publish it sometime this week! 🙂

 

 

Interlude Tip for the Church Pianist

July 12th, 2018

Ever have a hard time trying to figure out what to use for an interlude between verses when accompanying a vocalist or other small ensemble?

Here’s just one interlude method I use to help the soloist find his way back to the next verse…

Colorful Chord Progression!

July 6th, 2018

Click HERE to access the free two page handout for today’s video session. (July 6, 2018)

Here’s the answer key below…

Page one

Page two

Did You Know That “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Has a Patriotic Tune?

July 4th, 2018

 

While looking for patriotic music to listen to on youtube…I happened across the song “Tramp Tramp Tramp”that sounded just like “Jesus Loves the Little Children”.

I immediately looked up the origin of “Jesus Loves the Little Children” and I discovered the following story:

Hymn Reflection : Jesus Loves the Little Children

 

Watch this cute video of boy leading “Jesus Loves the Little Children”

Master Class 2018

June 26th, 2018

Sorry it took awhile to share my Master Class video from this year’s Composer’s Symposium in Atlanta, Ga.

The quality of sound isn’t that great but hopefully you can make out what’s being said from the critique panel.

 

My Lorenz Book Update!

June 25th, 2018

Getting excited!  Only two more songs to edit before turning the book into Lorenz Publishing. (Due to Lorenz by July 1, 2018)

The book title is “My Redeemer and Friend” (subject to change if necessary) Early intermediate sacred piano solo arrangements.

Here’ s the official song list for the book.

Composer’s Symposium 2018

June 13th, 2018

Having a blast at the annual Composer’s Symposium presented by The Martin Institute and Martin Creative Services.

I’m learning SO much about choral writing and music writing in general!

Meet our panel of wisdom! (The majority of this group will be critiquing me Thursday, June 13th, 2018 for Master Class)

 

Left to right: Joel Rainey, Joseph Martin, Brad Nix, David Schwoebel, Robert Sterling and Steve Bock.

 

 

Church Pianist Update: Working on Video

June 7th, 2018

Currently working on short video tutorial which provides visual/audio examples of the recent video on “Six Beat Note Fill-Ins”

Hope to publish this video today!