Central Park in the Dark

Check out this famous work, Central Park in the Dark by Charles Ives. Kind of eerie and creepy, perfect for Halloween!

 

October Sheet Music

Get ready for Halloween with some of these festive compositions!   Five Little Pumpkins   Hey Mr. Mummy   Halloween Theme   This is Halloween   The Addams Family   The Great Pumpkin Waltz  

 

Piano Spotlight: Bosendorfer Grand Piano

Founded in 1828, Bösendorfer has had plenty of time to establish and defend itself as one of the world’s very best piano makers.  Receiving early endorsement from Franz Liszt himself for its superior craftsmanship, Bösendorfer pianos have maintained their legendary status every since.  This impressive specimen features a 92-key design, offering some unique percussive options over similar-sized Steinways.  Immaculately maintained, this piano will blow many brand-new instruments out of the water.  A […]

 

Composer's Corner: Clara Schumann

  Clara Schumann Born: September 13, 1819 – Leipzig, Germany Died: May 20, 1896 – Franfurt, Germany   Among women composers and musicians in the 19th century, Clara Wieck Schumann enjoyed the most fame during her lifetime and is still the best known today. Born in Lepzig, Germany in 1819 into a musical family, Clara began piano lessons at the age of five with her father, Frederick Wieck, an esteemed piano teacher who […]

 

September Sheet Music

Here is some music from our featured composer!   Impromptus   Piano Trio in G Minor   Piano Concerto, Op. 7   Souvenir de Vienne          

 

Learning and Teaching Tools

Remember how much fun it was to join in the school band and choose the instrument you wanted to play? Or maybe you enjoy listening to school bands in parades at at sporting events. What instruments do you remember seeing? Can you find them all in the Word Search below?  

 

10 Things You Should Do BEFORE Your Child Begins Piano Lessons

This is a quick checklist of things to do, buy, learn and decide before your child has their very first piano lesson.   Working your way through this checklist will speed up your child’s learning curve, possibly by months (maybe more!), and once you’ve covered every item below you will be a superbly equipped parent entering into the role of nurturing the growth of a new little (or not so […]

 

 
 
 

Music from Clara Schumann

 

Piano Spotlight: Charles Walter Console

Charles Walter Console only $4,488!   We can barely contain our excitement over this piano, which is one of the finest console pianos ever built. These American-made, handcrafted Charles Walter console pianos are famous for delivering grand piano sound in small, home-friendly cabinets. This one in particular has a striking oak cabinet that is neither too light nor too dark, and will complement nearly any decor. Everything under the lid […]

 

Piano Spotlight: Kawai RX-2 Baby Grand

Kawai RX-2 Baby Grand: Only $14,888!   This is a real treat! The RX-2 is one of the best sounding grand pianos for your money. With a length just under 6 feet, this instrument has a powerful, resonant tone that is remarkable…considering it will still fit into most homes.   Despite the affordable price tag, this is a top-of-the-line piano with the kind of responsive action that has made Kawai […]