Oscar Peterson – Hymn to Freedom
Oscar Peterson – Hymn to Freedom This is a great song written and performed by Oscar Peterson, the improve is inspiring, listen and enjoy!
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Oscar Peterson – Hymn to Freedom This is a great song written and performed by Oscar Peterson, the improve is inspiring, listen and enjoy!
Read MoreAnchorage Folk Festival Starts tomorrow folks. Check our their schedule here.
http://www.anchoragefolkfestival.org/
Free shows by well known bands and local bands on the main stage at Wendy Williamson. Music clinics, dances, coffee shop performances, contests, check it out, definitely an event not to miss. I will be performing on the main stage Sunday January 27 at 3:30. Hope to see you there…
Read MoreThe first step in learning to play the piano is listening. At all ages this is important and foundational, early beginner through adult. Solo piano music is best, it gives us the chance to listen to the nuance and details in melodies that were written specifically for the piano. Ensemble music featuring the piano is great as well, this teaches us to listen to where the piano fits in musically in the different styles. Solo to accompaniment, all roles are good to understand when learning to play the piano.
Recommended recordings:
All ages…
Suzuki Piano, All Volumes 1-7
George Winston, Ballads and Blues
Older ages…
Beethoven Piano Sonatas Favorites
Mozart Piano Sonatas Favorites
Any classical piano music compilation recordings
Oscar Peterson Trio, Night Train
Any jazz piano music compilation recordings
Read MoreCome on down for a foot stomping good time…
Anchorage Folk Festival is coming up, lot’s of great acts on the main stage and around town. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes, there will also be a couple square dances.
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