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A "Happy Birthday" freebie!

10/15/2020

It was an exciting week here in the Ricker household, as we celebrated not one, but two birthdays!

Before we kick off a weekend of birthday fun, I wanted to share a free lead sheet activity that is a "must-have" for your studio. "Happy Birthday" is a song that I think every student should be able to play on command, and today I am sharing a lead sheet in an easy-to-sing key that can be customized for students at any level.

Interested? Click "read more" to get your free copy of the "Happy Birthday" lead sheet!

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My Top 5 Lyrical Video Game Arrangements

10/2/2020

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A few months ago I did a post of my top 5 video game arrangements for beginners. Today, I am sharing another list: my top 5 lyrical video game arrangements!

These are lovely, lyrical pieces from my students' favorite video games that I feel work especially well for the piano. I have found that these pieces have special appeal to my teen and ‘tween students of all levels!

Curious to see what’s on my list? Read on for more!

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A sneak peek...

9/25/2020

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I am excited to share a sneak peek of an upcoming project that I just wrapped up!

"Rhapsodies and Reveries" is a collection of eleven lyrical solos for early intermediate pianists. A few of the inspirations for this collection included the artwork of Claude Monet, the poetry of Sara Teasdale, and the music of composers Yiruma and Ludovico Einaudi.

This collection is full of flowing, evocative pieces that I think pianists of all ages will enjoy. I can't wait to share it with you later this fall!

Stay tuned!

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Christmas Music Round-Up, 2020 Edition

9/5/2020

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Even though it is just now Labor Day weekend here in the U.S., I am really looking forward to the holiday season. I think we could all use a little peace and joy after the year we have had!

If you are starting your annual search for fresh Christmas music for your studio, don't worry--I've got you covered! Today I am rounding up a wide selection of Christmas music (by yours truly) for all levels. And best of all, it is all available digitally--which is perfect for those of us who are teaching online.

Are you ready to get in the holiday spirit? Read on for more!

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NFMC Selections for 2020-2024

8/13/2020

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I am excited to share that I have 12 selections featured on the newest National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) festival list for 2020-2024!

If you aren't familiar with the NFMC, they are a non-profit organization that holds festivals and competitions across the United States each year. Students from across the country will be choosing music by American composers from the NFMC list to perform in piano festivals over the next four years. I am honored to be among the American composers recognized by the NFMC!

Click "Read More" to see and hear my selections from the list, organized by category!

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A "Happy Birthday" freebie!

My Top 5 Lyrical Video Game Arrangements

A sneak peek...

Christmas Music Round-Up, 2020 Edition

NFMC Selections for 2020-2024

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