Northwest Music Services

04/03/2020

Hi all! I've decided to move all my stuff over to my new page and website. If you haven't liked Piano Player's Friend yet, please do so.

https://www.facebook.com/Piano-Players-Friend-102445607921745/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARAAYWdRrULrbsvVSTFUyMx9nxHQohIAWjWKrWfCnObX-Uoeox4YHMSy9-uJ9YH0DkDZ_2ujyh6g9wM8.

Also, check out the new website at pianoplayersfriend.com. As always, I'm here to help with all your piano lesson needs. : )

THE PIANO PLAYER'S FRIEND
is a revolutionary new microphone mounting bracket designed specifically to replace your drooping boom-stand. If you play the piano and sing, this device is for you.

10/29/2019

I'm excited to announce that I have launched a website to sell my new product, THE PIANO PLAYERS FRIEND!

It is a revolutionary new microphone mounting bracket designed specifically to replace your drooping boom-stand. If you play the piano and sing, this device is for you.

Please check out the website and let me know what you think!

www.pianoplayersfriend.com

10/26/2019

Basic Modulations - How to Change Keys Between Prelude Songs

09/26/2018

It is never too early to introduce rhythmic dictation. It helps reinforce rhythm concepts for the ear, the eyes, and the hands.

Teach your students to recognize and recreate rhythms visually and aurally, whether you use numbers (1 2+ 3 4), words (dog pup-py dog dog) (walk run-ning walk walk), or the Kodaly method (ta ta-di ta ta).

In this example, Madeline learned eighth notes using walk and running.

We first clapped and said the rhythm in her book. Then I created new rhythms on a separate sheet and had her clap/say them to me. Then, I clapped a rhythm and had her say it back to me. Finally, I clapped a rhythm and had her say it silently and notate it.

In my experience, students that learn to dictate early are often faster and more accurate when reading rhythms as they progress.

08/04/2017

It's that time of year again! Start thinking about fall piano lessons. If you've been looking to get back into piano there's no time like the present. I have fall slots available both locally in Fife, WA and online via Skype or FaceTime.

Check out my website for rates and contact information. I especially love to help church musicians move to the next level in their congregational playing, ear training, accompaniment, modulations, and arranging.

http://www.nwmusicservices.com/music-lessons.html

Hi, my name is Tyler Huggins. I would love to help you succeed in your musical endeavors. Here are some of my qualifications: Teaching since 2001 MTNA certified Faculty member at Crown College from...

06/06/2017

Congratulations to all my students who participated in last evenings spring recital! You all did a marvelous job and I'm excited to watch each of you grow as musicians!

04/01/2017

Ok, piano friends, this is one of my favorite lessons (see attached pic) to teach up-and-coming church musicians who are just starting to arrange on their own. I'll just leave it here and let you read through it to see if you can figure it out! Perhaps you'd like to share it with some of your own students.

12/09/2016

It's great to see one of my former students using his gifts for the Lord! I taught Jonathan from 2007-2013.

Listen to this instrumental given at Temple Baptist Church in Powell, Tennessee. SUBSCRIBE to FAITH FOR THE FAMILY Please take a moment to subscribe to Faith...

12/02/2016

Looking for a good stocking stuffer? The shipment of my new piano CD just arrived! You can get a copy from my website: http://www.nwmusicservices.com/shop.html

Contains arrangements of the following hymns: Amazing Grace, Jesus Loves Me, I Sing the Mighty Power of God, When I Survey, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us, Rock of Ages, Day by Day, ...

10/28/2016

It's finally ready! Announcing the digital release of my first piano album! Get your copy today! Available on:
Itunes: goo.gl/vqy7r5
Amazon: goo.gl/pbYSXk
Google Play: goo.gl/ImcalI

06/06/2016

Just a quick impromptu version of Come, Thou Fount. I wanted to try out my new camera and this is what came out! Please forgive the dusty, out-of-tune piano and the squeaky pedal : )......and the wrong notes!