Category archives: Articles

White Christmas by Irving Berlin: The Story Behind the Song

In commenting on his recording of the Christmas classic, "White Christmas," legendary crooner Bing Crosby once quipped, "A jackdaw with a cleft palate could have sung it successful[...]

Learning Tools and Games

Christmas Carols Trivia - Click here to test your knowledge on popular Christmas songs! Beethoven: Famous Children Series by Ann Rachlin - This series of books brings [...]

Give the Gift of Music

We post so many articles on this site about the benefits of music, playing it and enjoying it. It helps our moods, our minds and our abilities. In the season of giving and thinking[...]

December Sheet Music

Here are some works by our featured composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, to try! Ode to Joy Minuet in G Moonlight Sonate Tickle the keys with some of these traditi[...]

November Grand Spotlight: Mason & Hamlin Model A Grand

From its inception in 1854 to present day, Mason & Hamlin has been a trusted name for teachers and musicians everywhere. When they began the manufacturing of grand pianos at th[...]

November Piano Spotlight: Baldwin Acrosonic Console Piano

First things first, this is an excellent instrument. Baldwin Acrosonics have long been pianos of choice for teachers and enthusiasts the world over. But the light oak cabinet on th[...]

Learning Tools and Games

All work and no play? Although learning to play a piano can be very rewarding and fun, to young children it may just seem like a lot of work. Here are some games to play that wil[...]

"Jingle Bells" Was Originally Written for Thanksgiving

As your family gathers around the piano tomorrow to sing all of your favorite Thanksgiving songs (you know, like Adam Sandler’s “The Thanksgiving Song” and… “The Thanksgiving Song”[...]

Composer's Corner: Composers born in November

American Composers born in November John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) was born in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 6, 1854. Sousa, known as the "March King," ranks among the most famous Ameri[...]

November Sheet Music

Here is some sheet music of the famous works from our featured composers. Enjoy! Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin The Entertainer - Sc[...]