Have you ever dreamed of penning your own compositions? Writing music has been a dream of mine for the longest time. And it’s a dream I am fortunate enough to have realized. The idea of having a finished piece of music in front of you is exciting to say the least, but many students rush [...]

Here’s one of my favorite methods for quickly blocking out entire sections of music and creating a complete piano composition. First you need to draw out 8-bars on a piece of paper. I use 8-bars first because it’s a relatively small space to “fill up” quickly. You don’t have to use notation paper. Any paper [...]

Everyday we are bombarded with noise. From the roar of a jet overhead to car horns honking while we sit in a traffic jam, we live in a world of noise and stress. How crucial it is, then, to find an outlet to relax our bodies and minds. For some, this might mean listening to [...]

Ever since the move “Twilight” hit the big screen it seems everyone wants to learn how to play “Bella’s Lullaby,” one of the songs from the movie. Actually, this music is by a Korean pianist/composer named Yiruma and the piece is really titled “River Flows in You.” Most people interested in learning this piece want [...]

Many budding singers and musicians fail to launch their music careers because of the inability to find a record company ready to promote them. If you are one such artist, do not despair. If you really want your own album to be recorded, try doing so yourself. It is not as tough as many would [...]