Whether you’re looking for a high-performance instrument or just want to enjoy the sounds of a concert-quality piano, this DC3 has got you covered. Not only is it one of Yamaha’s finest instruments, but it’s also equipped with a Disklavier system which allows you to listen to authentic performances at the touch of a button, including orchestrated performances! Not only that, but you can even record your own performances […]
Here’s some sheet music from our featured composer as well as some music to celebrate Thanksgiving! Casta Diva Vega Luna We Gather Together Sweet Potato Pie – James Taylor Thankful – Josh Groban
In 1863, a song was composed by William Augustus Muhlenberg and Joseph W. Turner to honor the new holiday established by President Abraham Lincoln. The song is called “The President’s Hymn.” Here’s more information about the history and men behind “The President’s Hymn” as well as links to the music sheet and lyrics of the said song. Thanksgiving History in the U.S. On September 6, 1620, the Pilgrims boarded […]
Vincenzo Bellini, (born November 3, 1801, Catania, Sicily [Italy]—died September 23, 1835, Puteaux, near Paris, France), Italian operatic composer with a gift for creating vocal melody at once pure in style and sensuous in expression. His influence is reflected not only in later operatic compositions, including the early works of Richard Wagner, but also in the instrumental music of Chopin and Liszt. Born into a family of musicians, Bellini produced his first works while still a student at theNaples Conservatory, where he had been sent by his […]
Spice up your piano lessons with some of these activities for your students or children!
Yamaha C7 Grand Piano Only $24,888! Just like new, this 2000 model Yamaha C7 measures in at 7’6″ and has plenty of power to fill a large auditorium, sanctuary, performance hall….or it will sound like a million bucks in your living room! This extraordinary instrument has seen very little use and came from a private residence here in the USA. It was designed and built for this US market (and is not […]
Synopsis Born in Danbury, Connecticut, on October 20, 1874, to a musician father, Charles Ives later started his own insurance business while composing on the side. Though his creative vision was often not initially understood, he later found great acclaim. He won the Pulitzer for his Symphony No. 3, with other noted works including Piano Sonata No. 2 and “The Unanswered Question.” He died on May 19, 1954, in New York City. […]
Make learning about rhythm fun with this fun candy-inspired activity! Click here. Here’s a fun Halloween-themed game to play with piano students to help with rhythm.
Sing for Hope Millions of people experience The Sing for Hope Pianos in public spaces throughout the five boroughs. The Sing for Hope Pianos celebrate our mission of art for all. Each of the 88 instruments (representing the 88 keys on the keyboard) is painted by Sing for Hope Volunteer Artists, student, Community Partner, or iconic New York personality chosen through an open application process. Following their two-week public residency, the pianos are […]
