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I love listening to movie soundtracks. In fact, most days that’s what I listen to. Over the past few years, I’ve written arrangements of a few songs I love—very heavy on the Hans Zimmer, my personal fav. Along with some other contemp songs, I’ve put together an album of my arrangements. I’m really excited about … Continue reading At the Piano

In March of 2020, the world was overrun by the COVID-19 virus. Schools shut down, the economy tanked, and people stayed home for fear of becoming infected. Like many, I’ve felt the heaviness of this time. As I went searching for peace, I came across this hymn, and the words sang to me! They are … Continue reading Master, the Tempest is Raging

Hey everyone, I’m still around, working on lots of music. My latest Christmas piano arrangement is a medley of: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing What Child is This? SHEET MUSIC: Piano Solo  ​​MP3:  My Store | iTunes | Amazon | Google LISTEN: YouTube | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon Music | More   Background Originally, I wouldn’t have thought these two songs go together. “Hark! the Herald” is upbeat and boisterous, … Continue reading My Arrangement of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing and What Child is This?

Last night, I had my Christmas piano recital, and I left my little handbells out, along with some simple music I put together so the kids could play around. I’m amazed how even the littlest kids can figure out these bells because of the colors. In fact, one little boy (6yo) who is not a … Continue reading Christmas Handbells for Children

My newest novel is now available! I’m so excited for this one. This project started years ago with a girl who popped into my mind and didn’t want to leave. Even as I worked on other stories, Gisela was never far away. She was looking for love, acceptance, some humor, and peace for her country—things most … Continue reading Heart of Red, Blood of Blue

As a quick follow-up to my last post, I’ve written some simplified arrangements of a few songs from “The Greatest Showman” that are available exclusively on Sheet Music Plus. Big Note/5 Finger: A Million Dreams Rewrite the Stars This is Me Tightrope Easy Piano: Rewrite the Stars   Several of my piano students are “The … Continue reading The Greatest Showman (Easy and Big Note Piano)

As a quick follow-up to my last post, I’ve written some simplified Big Note (5-finger) arrangements of a few songs from “The Greatest Showman” that are available exclusively on Sheet Music Plus. They are: A Million Dreams Rewrite the Stars Tightrope   Several of my piano students are “The Greatest Showman” fans, and so am … Continue reading The Greatest Showman (Big Note Piano)

Today, The Greatest Showman is released for digital download, after spending months with theaters full of avid fans. It comes out on DVD/Blu-RAY in another few weeks. Personally, I have seen The Greatest Showman six times in the theater. SIX TIMES! I have never seen a movie even half that many times in the theater. … Continue reading Why “The Greatest Showman” is the Greatest Show

If you were a body part, which would you be? Eyes, mouth, feet? Think for a moment and then check out this guest post I wrote around 1 Cor 12 for “That Which Brings Joy.” Because sometimes we feel boxed, defined, and even trapped by who we are–or who people think we are. So . … Continue reading "Finding Our Unique Purpose"

Hey all, I’ve had lots going on my life recently, foremost that my 15yo son was diagnosed with cancer. This cancer hit us from out of the blue–which I suppose cancer usually does. Luckily, he’s doing great and he has a phenomenal attitude. Plus, I love being able to spend more time with him now … Continue reading "Citizens of Logan Pond Book Giveaway"