Video of the Week: Even in the Darkness You'll "Find the Light"

Happy New Year!

I wish for you so many wonderful things in 2013.  I have been inspired by this week's video pick that reminds me that "Even in the darkness you'll find the light.".

I gave NoiseTrade a try a few weeks ago and have fallen in love with several artists and music groups that are new to me.  I can't wait to feature a few of them in upcoming posts.

I am enamored with David Ramirez's intimate style and have read in several places about how humble he is as a writer and a performer.  You can experience more of his music at  http://davidramirezmusic.com.   Enjoy!

 

David Ramirez "Find the Light"

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I will share my musical goals and dreams for 2013 in a couple future posts.  What are you excited about doing in the New Year?

Theta Music Trainer: A Swell Deal

Source: Theta Music Trainer

I have had Theta Music Trainer on my list so I thought I would give it a go this week.  I sampled Parrot Phrases and Chord Drop and loved both of them.  Both games work to train your ear to hear note patterns in chords or in short phrases.  I enjoyed the graphics and I know my 6 year old daughter would think it's a pretty cool motivator. 

My free membership account allows me access to the first three levels of each game.  A full-access subscription  lets you train with over 340 game levels, practice modes, master levels, and all progress reports, including the Personal Trainer reports. a full-access subscription is only $54.00 per year.  I think that's a pretty swell deal.

What's your new favorite game on Theta Music Trainer?       

Piano Chord and Scale Finder @ 8notes.com

Source: 8notes.com

I am a visual person and memorize so much better went I can see a diagram of something.  8notes.com has a piano chord and scale finder that highlights the keys you need so you can play in the right key every time.  When I was playing in a praise band and learning new music fast I would have loved this resource.  Now I have no excuse to brush up on my scales. 

Have Your Piano and Eat it, Too!

Source: Instructables

September is National Piano Month.  So, let's celebrate!  Did you know that fudge stick cookies make the perfect black keys for an edible piano?  Check out Instructables here for the step-by-step instructions to create your very own piano cake.   

Video of the Week: Clair de lune Animated Piano Solo

The Music Animation Machine opens up a new dimension for enjoying music.  The colors and patterns align with the sounds to create a truly unique music experience.   This week's "Video of the Week" is an animation of one of my favorite pieces for piano, Claude Debussy's "Clair de lune".  Enjoy!

Debussy, Clair de lune, piano solo