Monthly Archives: December 2009

40 Years with Charlie Brown and once again Christmas Time Is Here

During my final year at Holy Cross College, my deepest desire had been to perform full-time as a jazz musician. However, due to my need to make a living, I pursued what I then thought was my secondary career, that … Continue reading

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Jingle Bells – Boston to the North Pole

Every year, just before Thanksgiving, I start working on Christmas and other holiday songs with my piano students. For the student who has become familiar with the basic I-IV-V-I chord progression by learning how to play selections from my Six … Continue reading

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Winter Wonderland – What’s Your Memory?

For those of us who live in the Northeast, snow storms are part of the winter season. I suppose it’s where you are during the storm and in the 12 to 24 hours that follow. When I was a boy, … Continue reading

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I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Surprising Sounds for this Seasonal Standard

As most of you know by now, I usually go to Rhapsody Music Service to locate tracks of the featured song selection for my current blog post. Having taught piano for more than three decades, I am thrilled that today … Continue reading

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