Jill's "Rainbow Connection"

(1:12) Jill's "Rainbow Connection"

Ben's "American Fiddle Tune"

(0:31) Ben's "American Fiddle Tune"

Musical Journey with Schubert (in progress....so far to go)

Now Op. 90 has become a little bit of an obsession. The Eb Impromptu that I've posted about before as a warmup is now a part time job. I'm trying to get every little nuance and piece of flair. What a wonderful journey it's been. I've learned all but the 1st one (c minor), and it's 1/2 in sight reading mode and 1/2 farther along. The third has been my nemesis for several years. I was determined to learn it after my aunt's passing. My aunt was my first piano teacher and this is one of her favorites. Simone Dinnerstein's recording of it really lit a fire in me to really work on shaping and contrasting. Still far from it, and please excuse some of the hesitations/blatant mistakes. (4:55) "Schubert: Op.90 #2, Impromptu in Eb, draft2" (6:06) "Schubert: Op.90 #3, Impromptu in Gb (draft3)" (1:54) "Schubert: Moment Musical #3 in f minor"

Bartok Roumanian Dances

New recording of Bartok's Roumanian Dances. Recorded at home studio on 5'7" Baldwin. (1:22) "Bartok: Roumanian Dances- 1.Joc_cu_Bata" (0:34) "Bartok: Roumanian Dances- 2.Braul" (1:00) "Bartok: Roumanian Dances- 3.Pe loc" (0:52) "Bartok: Roumanian Dances- 4.Buciumeana" (0:35) "Bartok: Roumanian Dances- 5.Poarga Romaneasca" (1:02) "Bartok: Roumanian Dances- 6.Maruntelul"

Beethoven Student Pieces

Here are some student pieces which are great introductions to Beethoven. The Variations are getting into early intermediate and great for teens. (0:39) "Beethoven: Ecosaisse in G, WoO 23" (1:34) "Beethoven: Sonatina in G, 1st Moderato" (1:47) "Beethoven: Sonatina in G, 2nd Romanze" (2:59) "Beethoven: Variations on a Swiss Air"