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:
Watch this cute video of boy leading “Jesus Loves the Little Children”
Master Class 2018
June 26th, 2018Sorry 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, 2018Getting 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, 2018Having 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, 2018Currently 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!
Piano Hymns by the Mountain Stream
May 25th, 2018My husband and I have enjoyed staying in a cabin by a mountain stream for the past couple of days.
Thought I’d share two sacred impromptu piano solos down by the stream…relaxing…to help me get in the writing mood!
Patriotic Vocal Solo: This is America by Reece Yandle
May 22nd, 2018
Reece Yandle, my Dad, wrote “This is America” a patriotic vocal solo, about twenty-five years ago and I just re-discovered it on one of my recent visits to my parent’s house.
I told Dad he HAD to get this one published!
I will try to provide at least a sample video of “This is America” asap.
This beautiful patriotic anthem speaks of our loyalty to America and reminds us that God gave us America and how we need to keep her free!
Click on title to view sample page and audio: This is America
Dad also has another Patriotic vocal solo available entitled “In God We Trust.” The words of this tasteful melody reminds us to trust in God no matter what comes our way. View sample page and audio: In God We Trust
Current News!
May 22nd, 2018
Adding finishing touches to my Dad’s patriotic solo entitled “This is America”.
Hopefully, I will publish this arrangement by this evening.
Easy Six Beat Note Fill!
May 19th, 2018Easy Six Beat Note Fill In!
Sharing one of my favorite fill ins for pianists!
Use this fill in for hymns in 3/4, 9/4, 6/8, 9/8 and 12/8
Where to use? On a melody note lasting 6 beats.
How to use? Determine what chord is being used during the six count note.
Left hand plays single bass note in lower register of keyboard on 1st beat and plays a chord on fourth beat.
Right hand enters on beats two through beat six.
Tip: To prevent disorientation….notice the melody note you’re heading to after the fill-in.
Apply to hymns of like nature using the time signatures listed above.
Below…is a video demonstrating the four examples from video above.