Visit My Tips On Setting Up "Home Music Lessons"
To Learn To Play The Piano
(or other MIDI-capable instruments)
<<< Click on the tab "Home Music Lessons"
I am a new songwriter with 37 years of keyboard experience, 13 years of formal training, and 7 years of classical music training.
I am marketing my songs, as well as songs I have co-authored, to singers who are interested in performing them.
I currently have four copyrighted songs, one which is recorded in two different versions, and I have multiple established lyrics/tunes in the ranks for musical development.
If you're interested in any of my songs, you may follow the LINKS below to purchase an MP3 copy.
If
you are interested in performing one of these songs, please contact me so that we can make the proper contractual arrangements to set you up for recording or performing one of my songs.
If you are considering performing one of my songs under contract, I can provide a Lead Sheet upon request.
If you are interested in purchasing Sheet Music for one of my songs,
I have Melody and Harmony versions available for purchase and download.
If you're
not a performer and you would like to have your own copy of any of my songs, you can purchase them for $.99 each at Broadjam - click this link:
PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing a copy of any of these songs does not entitle the owner of the copy to play or perform this song in any public venue. These songs are Copyright / Performance-Protected. Please contact me if you wish to perform any of these songs in a public venue, and we will make proper contractual arrangements.
ABOUT ME: I started playing the piano at age 6 in 1963, and I started writing songs in the late 1970's. At
age 15, I was a troubled teen, and a minister from my church asked me
to audition as pianist for my church's district teen singing group; but a young lady I competed against
every year in talent competitions had auditioned, and I had no reason
to doubt that she would be selected because she was so talented and
well-respected by the church. Nonetheless, the minister insisted, so I
auditioned, and to my surprise I was selected! I traveled across North Arkansas with this group for just over 3 years until I graduated from high school. When I arrived at college, I told my counselor that I "only know how to play the piano." The next thing I knew I was on stage every month playing a huge grand piano with the staff of music professors in the audience grading every stroke of the keys - classical music, of
course. Looking
back, I can't believe I played the Hungarian Dance in such an
accomplished manner for a High School recital. I tried to play it
recently, and I was thoroughly impressed with my younger abilities at
that moment.
The reason I am telling you this is so that you understand just how pivotal music was for me (as I believe it can be for many young people) at an early age--it literally changed my life, pointing me in a good and wholesome direction. Had I not traveled twice a month for just over 3 years with that group, I'm sure I wouldn't have been as level-headed and grounded as I became.
For this reason, I am extremely passionate about encouraging others to learn to play a musical instrument because these days, learning MIDI music technology and how to play an instrument requires a lot of time and provides more enjoyment than my generation could have ever hoped to experience in the formative stages. I truly believe that anyone who decides to learn is delving into a good and wholesome activity, and for our youth, it can foster confidence, independence, enjoyment, (pianists and guitarists are typically regarded as "leaders") and the amount of time required may keep your child away from others who may be bad influences!
Here is a listing of major subjects covered on my article, Home Music Lessons Using The Computer:
Amateur Music Recording Best Electronic Keyboard Advice Best Electronic Piano Advice Best Music Download Sites Computer / Piano Setup Connect Piano to Computer Convert MIDI File Into Sheet Music Copyright Durations Copyright Music Documentation Tips Fix Computer Sound How to Create MIDI Sheet Music How to Edit MIDI How to Prepare Music Copyright Documentation How to Prepare Sheet Music How to Record MIDI How to Select Quality Microphone How to Troubleshoot MIDI Home Music Lessons Using the Computer Introduction to MIDI Instrument Capabilities Karaoke Learn to Play Keyboard Learn to Play Piano, Piano Lesson, Piano Instruction
Learn to Play Guitar, Guitar Lesson, Guitar Instruction MIDI Computer / Piano Setup MIDI Timing Table Music Lesson Plans Music Recording Software Music Recording Tips Music Tutorial Program, Music Tutorial Software Music Web Site For Artists and Promoters Music Web Sites for Interaction and Posting Songs Piano / Guitar Clinics Piano / Guitar Teaching Software Piano-to-Computer for Software Tutorials Prepare Computer to Record Songs Problems Hearing Sounds From Your Computer Recording MIDI Files Directly to the Computer Recording Studio Advice Recording Studio Software Synchronizing Your Electronic Piano Instrument Sounds to Your Computer Troubleshoot Computer Sound Troubleshooting Sound Problems Windows 98, XP, Vista MIDI Connections
