Roland Masterclass Teacher’s Workshop (Free)
Posted on Jan 3, 2012 in News & Events, Piano Teachers | 0 comments

Start 2012 with inspiration and more time for teaching
FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2012, 9 – 12 noon
at Houston Piano Co. ~ 1600 W. 13th Street, 77008FREE Breakfast & Lunch, but RSVP required.
Lauren@HoustonPianoCompany.com or 832-713-9372

TIME for EVERYTHING !!
A little goes a long way in teaching students to become functional musicians—while learning repertoire. With precious little time during each lesson, innovation must enhance the learning experience. Explore how recording, ensemble play and interactive technology work overtime to teach lifelong, functional skills all students need to learn. Ideas for sight-reading, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, improvisation and composition—not at every lesson, but frequently—for all students.
- Maximize Your Time—enhance student repertoire in new, practical and lifetime skills
- Get Inspired: workshop for teachers and students—young, college or graduate
- Interactive Technologies of Today—for learning and performing, both accessible and affordable
- Group Teaching Perspectives—essential for inspired, musical playing
- Acoustic & Digital technologies: used interchangeably in teaching and performance
- Door Prizes from our Sponsors

SQUEEZE MORE from EVERY METHOD !!
Alfred’s BASIC PIANO COURSE, Alfred’s PREMIER PIANO COURSE, Faber & Faber PIANO ADVENTURES, Faber & Faber ADULT PIANO ADVENTURES, Francis Clark’s MUSIC TREE, Hal Leonard’s STUDENT PIANO METHOD, Bastien’s PIANO BASICS, Alfred’s MUSIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTS, and Alfred’s ADULT PIANO COURSE, Hilley’s PIANO for DEVELOPING MUSICIANS & PIANO for PLEASURE, and Suzuki’s MOTHER-TONGUE APPROACH
RSVP FOR FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH
(832) 713-9372 or Lauren@HoustonPianoCompany.com
Ezra Charles Boogie Woogie Masterclass at HPC
Posted on Oct 24, 2011 in News & Events, Piano Blog | 0 comments

You may have noticed a lot of activity on our Facebook page about Ezra Charles and that he is blessing Houston Piano Company with a visit. He is going to be providing us with complimentary Boogie Woogie and we would love for you to come out and experience this amazing talent.
Ezra Charles is a Houston musical icon who has a rather unconventional sound. He is a singer, songwriter pianist who enjoys playing the blues. His band includes features a three piece all female horn section, guitar and drums. Originally from Beaumont, TX, his hometown hits like Beaumont Boys has made him popular with the Texans all over.
When asked about the style of music Ezra Charles plays, DigitalCity.com describes it as “a range of musical styles from rockabilly to swing to blues to boogie, the ability to shift from infectious dance-hall beats to intimate cabaret-style songwriting presentations to international arena-level concerts, and a three-decade longevity.” The music is fun for all ages and has been showcased at Houston Rockets, played for President George Bush, NFL Superbowl festivities (more…)



