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Summer 2026 Releases at Musicnotes!

6/26/2026

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 summer so far that you might have missed! From current pop hits by Laufey, Sienna Spiro, Olivia Rodrigo, and BTS, to evenly-leveled, easy pop duets, you'll find fun new arrangements that will keep your students at the piano all summer long!

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

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Teaching Modern Music, Part 4: Active Listening with Modern Music

6/17/2026

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Check out the other articles in my "Teaching Modern Music" series by clicking on the images below!

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 the fourth and final part of this series, I will be sharing tips for how to teach students to listen to contemporary art music, along with some of my favorite pieces by modern composers that will appeal to students of all ages!

Keep reading to learn more...

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Free Resources for America's 250th Birthday!

6/10/2026

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The 4th of July is just around the corner, and this year marks an extra special milestone: 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

In this post, I am rounding up FREE resources to help you celebrate the holiday in your studio this summer. Keep reading to find free arrangements of American patriotic music, American folk songs, music by a beloved American composer, and more!

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Now Available at Musicnotes: The "Movie Hits" Series!

6/1/2026

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I am excited to share a new series of digital collections, available exclusively at Musicnotes!

Each collection in my "Movie Hits" series includes a discounted bundle of some of my most popular arrangements of movie themes, carefully leveled for piano students. Perfect for students and teachers looking for a cost-effective way to buy sheet music!

Keep reading to learn more...

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Summer 2026 Releases at Musicnotes!

Teaching Modern Music, Part 4: Active Listening with Modern Music

Free Resources for America's 250th Birthday!

Now Available at Musicnotes: The "Movie Hits" Series!

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