Ave Maria - The Final Take

It has taken more than a month to learn and memorize the piano part, but it was worth every second and now, I can do this:

Ave Maria on Piano - Part 3

This time, no music!!  =)

Ave Maria on Piano - Part 2

I learned a long time ago that practice makes perfect.... still not quite perfect, but much better than before AND I can get through the entire piece now. Next step is to completely memorize it!

So much fun!!  =)

Ave Maria - flute & piano

Not the complete song, but enough to get a feel for the finished piece once I finish learning the piano part..... it has been SO MUCH FUN to practice this!!  =)

When I'm done, I'll make a final video, which will be dedicated to my mother. My mom is the one who gave me the gift of music as a child. Music has been such a wonderful part of my life, especially these last five years. This is my way of letting my mother know how grateful I am for her gift!

Hope your 2012 will be filled with lots of creativity!

Happy New Year!

K

Ave Maria on Piano

Since playing Ave Maria on my flute for Christmas Eve, I've completely fallen in love with the piano part and have been trying to learn to play it.  Once I can play the piano part, I can record it on my little keyboard and then play my flute along with it!

Here's the first three pages.... still a little rough, but given I don't really play piano that often, this is pretty good!

Happy New Year!

K

The Longest Night Has Passed

We've endured the darkness
but the longest night has passed
light has returned and we turn
towards it, accepting its
warmth and radiance

With each day, the light grows
and we can accept its gift
and open ourselves to
new beginnings with
hope and wonder

And as the light fills us
we reflect its beaming glow
of life back into the world
for all to know the deepest
joy and peace

Living in the light
the world shines
with all the dreams
we've dreamed......
you and me

Just Enough of Everything

The unexpected brings what's new and

smiles, words and energy prevail

and you bask in the moment, 

with wonder and joy at it having

just enough of everything

Surprise, surprise

who knew the next corner

would be the one to reveal

and with it came the needed eyes to see

just enough of everything

This thing.. this moment so sweet

captured in the reflection of beauty

so attentive and awkward and

brimming with many delights that are

just enough of everything

Dancing in the light with music

swirling in the air, life takes

my breath away as the sun warms 

my face and my day is filled with

just enough of everything