*New* Pre Grade One pieces: Part II

My new set of pieces inspired by Vancouver Island is complete! It's a short collection of six pieces, and each one is written in a different mode (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, and Aeolian). I hope you enjoy!

~ Jen

Purple Starfish

Orca

Totems

New!! Pre Grade One pieces inspired by B.C.

I'm really excited to be working on a collection of Pre Grade One pieces. These pieces are wholly inspired by my short time living on Vancouver Island, as well as many visits to the island throughout various stages of my life. I also decided to write them using the ancient church modes, as a learning experience for me as well as the students who will play them! I think you'll find each one has a unique sound as a result of the mode it is written in. This is just the first instalment-- more West Coast pieces to come soon!

~ Jen

Big trees

Tally-Ho!

Driftwood

My Crazy Project

So about a year ago I began memorizing some music. Beethoven, in fact (click here to see the post). My goal was to put together a program in preparation for the Canadian National Conservatory of Music's Licentiate in Piano Performance exam. Well, this crazy project of mine is well under way now and I'm planning on doing my exam this May. Yay!!

So why is it crazy, you ask?