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In a January 2019 survey, BPI (British Phonographic Industry) found that British state schools had seen a 21% decrease in music provision over the previous five years, with this decrease disproportionately affecting schools serving less affluent communities. To address this situation, TV star and conductor Gareth Malone of BBC Two's The Choir has joined forces... Continue Reading →
The Jazz Piano Solos Series has proven wildly popular among pianists. Each volume features a collection of 20-24 exciting new piano solo arrangements with chord symbols of the songs, which helped define a particular jazz style. The difficulty of the arrangements varies somewhat, and though they can be quite challenging at times, they are always... Continue Reading →
If you're a classically trained musician, you know the G. Schirmer publications. Even if that name doesn't immediately ring a bell, you would recognize the iconic yellow cover with the green border and type. That's because they have been used by teachers and students for decades. So what makes the G. Schirmer editions so timeless?... Continue Reading →
There are so many different piano methods that as a new student or piano teacher starting out, it can be hard to know which to choose. We shed some light by providing a summary of each of our top ten selling piano method series. 1. Basic Piano Adventures Husband and wife team Randall and Nancy... Continue Reading →
By Carolyn Walter I can scarcely think of anything more fundamental to musicianship than rhythm. With few exceptions, I find that a solid rhythmic foundation is truly the root of a good performance. A piece played with otherwise flawless accuracy sounds sloppy or even falls completely apart without proper rhythmic control; never mind if the... Continue Reading →
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