Unique Musical Products for Education and Entertainment!
Easy Piano in Every Key
Easy Piano in Every Key books, Levels 1-4, present a brand new opportunity to the beginning pianist – the chance to play simple music 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.
Author: Michael Pollock
Paperback 48 pages
Illustrated
Level One
ISBN: 978-0-9747427-1-7
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Level Two
ISBN: 978-0-9747427-6-2
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Level Three
ISBN: 978-0-9747427-0-0
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Level Four
ISBN: 978-0-9747427-5-5
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Distributor: SCB
Ragtime Michael Tickles the Ivories
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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!
In Stock: Yes
List: $11.98 US
ISBN/UPC: 880915000018
Distributor:
Masteryear
How to Write Funny Lyrics: The Comedy Songwriting Manual
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"What If The President Had a Lounge Act?” Even the chapter titles 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.
The author has years of experience teaching this skill at The Second City Los Angeles - his clear, friendly style of instruction is easy for even the non-musician to understand. This unique book is an essential addition to any lyricist’s library and a great gift for the aspiring or professional songwriter.
Author: Michael Pollock
Foreword: David Razowsky
Paperback 144 pages
Illustrated and Indexed
In Stock: Yes
List: $14.95 US
ISBN/UPC: 9747427-2-4
Distributor:
SCB
Musical Improv Comedy: Creating Songs in the Moment
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See below for inventory update: Feb 03, 2009
This book 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 Improv Olympic West's Opening Night: The Improvised Musical.
• Improvise a solo based on any audience suggestion
• Create a song in any musical style
• Play musical improv games with expertise
• Perform in duets, trios, quartets and ensemble numbers
Author: Michael Pollock
Foreword: Jason Alexander
Paperback 112 pages
Includes CD
Illustrated and Indexed
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List: $19.95 US
ISBN: 9747427-3-1
Distributor:
SCB
Musical Direction for Improv and Sketch Comedy
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Clear, friendly explanations and recorded examples introduce each basic accompaniment skill and guide your own creativity to develop it further.
Professional tips and techniques complete the picture, providing a true, entertaining orientation to the world of improv and sketch comedy.
The included CD stars actors from the Second City Training Center
Los Angeles with the author at the keys.
Learn to:
• Underscore scenes
• Accompany all kinds of improv games
• “Musicalize” an entire comedy revue
Author: Michael Pollock
Foreword: Rick Overton
Paperback 144 pages
Includes CD
Illustrated and Indexed
List: $19.95 US
ISBN: 9747427-4-0
Distributor: SCB
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