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Composer's Corner: Famous Irish Composers

Famous Irish Composers John Field, (born July 26, 1782, Dublin—died Jan. 23, 1837, Moscow), Irish pianist and composer, whose nocturnes for piano were among models used[...]

Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor and Accomplished Pianist Dies at 110

LONDON (AP) — Alice Herz-Sommer, believed to be the oldest Holocaust survivor, died at age 110 on Sunday, a family member said. The accomplished pianist's death came just a wee[...]

March Sheet Music

Some free sheet music from our featured Irish composers! Nocturne No.5 - John Field The Minstrel Boy - Thomas Moore I dreamt I dwelt in Marbl[...]

St. Patrick's Day Music Trivia

IRISH MUSIC Music is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day—and Irish culture in general. From ancient days of the Celts, music has always been an important part of[...]

Learning and Teaching Tools

First Piano Lessons : Getting Started When do you know if your child is ready to start learning the piano? How can I tell if they are going to like it? [...]

Steinway Owned by Elvis’s Guitarist

John Wilkinson, guitarist and singer from Springfield, Missouri, played in Elvis Presley’s Taking Care of Business Band (TCB). He showed signs from childhood that he not only had a[...]

Top 10 Romantic Symphonies

Here is a video of clips of music from composers of the Romantic Period. Do you agree with the selections that they are some of the best?

February Sheet Music

Some of the most popular works of our featured Romantic Era composers! Enjoy! Swan Lake Op. 20 - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Petit Chien - Frederic Chopin Hungarian Rhapsody [...]

Composer's Corner: Romantic Period Composers: 1820-1910

The Romantic Period composers brought great changes to classical music. The Romantic period in the arts started in literature in the late 18th century as a reaction against the str[...]

Keys to Their Heart Sale

Give the gift of music to that special sweetheart during our Keys to Their Heart Sale! Over 120 pianos are on sale from February 8 - 15; grands as low as $2,988, verticals starting[...]