Books & CDs
Easy Piano in Every Key: Levels 1 – 4
Easy Piano in Every Key books, levels 1-4, present a brand new opportunity to the beginning pianist – the chance to play simple music written in EVERY key signature, not just the “easy keys” like C, F and G. Starting with the 5-finger position and progressing gradiently onward, this series takes the student painlessly into the world of piano pieces written in multiple sharps and flats.
How to Write Funny Lyrics: The Comedy Songwriting Manual
“What If The President Had a Lounge Act?” Even the chapter titles in this book will make you smile. How to Write Funny Lyrics: The Comedy Songwriting Manual takes the reader step-by-step from concept to finished product, showing the way to create lyrics that make audiences laugh.
Musical Direction for Improv and Sketch Comedy
Musical Direction for Improv and Sketch Comedy offers clear, friendly explanations and recorded examples to introduce each basic accompaniment skill and guide your own creative development. Professional tips and techniques provide a comprehensive, entertaining orientation to the world of improv and sketch comedy. The included CD stars actors from Disneyland’s Department of Untapped Hilarity revue and the author at the ivories.
Musical Improv Comedy: Creating Songs in the Moment
Musical Improv Comedy uses clear, everyday language to clarify each element of an improvised song. Simple building blocks are combined with performance tips to bring your musical improvisation to its highest level.The included CD provides 47 tracks of examples, exercises and practice accompaniments, featuring the author at the piano and cast members from IO West’s Opening Night: The Improvised Musical.
Ragtime Michael Tickles the Ivories
Michael Pollock, aka “Ragtime Michael,” is a featured piano soloist on Main St. USA in Disneyland. This album was created to help guests remember their visit to the original Magic Kingdom and the experience of hearing Michael play in person. The tracks are carefully selected, most-requested songs, and each is guaranteed to make you smile. This music is fun to listen to! Kids like the rinky-tink energy, and adults will further appreciate the musical accuracy at warp speed, and infectious grooves on the easier going tunes. If you can’t go to Disneyland and hear this kind of expert ivory tickling live, get this CD and enjoy it anywhere you happen to be. Preview the CD at ragtimemichael.com
