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Spring 2026 Releases at Musicnotes!

4/28/2026

Did you know that I release brand new pop arrangements over at Musicnotes every week?

In this post, I'm rounding up my newest releases from this spring that you might have missed! From exciting collections for beginners, to lyrical ballads for intermediates, and easy pop and movie duets...there's something for everyone!

Keep reading to see all of the new releases...

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Teaching Modern Music, Part 2: Contemporary Harmony

4/17/2026

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Check out Part 1 of this series, featuring listening examples and student repertoire using non-traditional scales, HERE.

I recently came across an interesting discussion in a piano teachers’ forum about teaching modern music. How can we inspire students who are more comfortable with pop music to listen to (and to play) pieces that use contemporary sounds?

It’s true that the majority of our students are most familiar with the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic language of Western European classical music and pop music. However, you might be surprised by how many non-traditional sounds appear in the music of popular genres and even in current teaching pieces!

With that in mind, I’m launching a new blog series that highlights popular music incorporating contemporary elements, alongside my own works for students that introduce modern sounds in an approachable and engaging way.

By sharing these listening examples with our students and having them study accessible pieces that use contemporary elements, we can create a frame of reference that makes it possible for us to introduce students at any level to the vibrant colors and interesting sounds found in modern music.

In Part 2 of this series, we will be exploring pieces that use contemporary harmony!

Keep reading to learn more...

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My 5 Easiest Pop Arrangements for Early Beginners!

4/8/2026

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Do you have beginners who have just started reading on the staff, but are itching to play a familiar piece that sounds "big"? Then today's post is for you!

Today I am sharing my top 5 easiest pop arrangements for primer level students. Each piece includes a teacher duet part that makes even your littlest students sound "big"--perfect for a first recital!

Keep reading to see the list...

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Spring 2026 Releases at Musicnotes!

Teaching Modern Music, Part 2: Contemporary Harmony

My 5 Easiest Pop Arrangements for Early Beginners!

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