A few things about spring-cleaning… It doesn’t have to be done in spring. It does however have to involve cleaning, or at least tidying! It often refers… Read more “Spring-cleaning”
Author: Kieran Quinn
I'm Kieran and I play piano. Actually I do a bit more than just playing - I teach others how to play, and I write music, arrange it and host/produce shows.
I don’t want to live on the moon
This song has been part of the homeschooling schedule this week… In it, Ernie sings about travelling under the sea. The girls agree that it would be… Read more “I don’t want to live on the moon”
Summer in Dublin
An Irish classic or completely overplayed – depends on who you talk to I guess. Written by Liam Reilly, who sadly passed away aged 65 earlier this… Read more “Summer in Dublin”
Tuesday Trivia #9
On the most famous song in the world…what is it?? Have a look at the vid below to find out… You can check out the afore-mentioned Tuesday… Read more “Tuesday Trivia #9”
Wincing…
Last night I stayed up for a while and watched videos of performances of some old songs I wrote. And while at times I smiled and was… Read more “Wincing…”
Sunday Music #9
There has been a lot of talk around this version of The Saw Doctors famous hit – N17 – over the last few weeks. And justifiably so… Read more “Sunday Music #9”
Phil
A guy who taught me most of what I know about jazz piano had a stroke in June. A bad one. His independence has been diminished and… Read more “Phil”
Rice and writing
I enjoyed this article on Tim Rice today. Here’s five reasons why… Collaborate! What a list of composers he can list as partners – Freddie Mercury, Elton… Read more “Rice and writing”
A short post (with good writing)
I have heard it said that saying more in fewer words is a virtue of all good writing. However you can’t write if you have nothing to… Read more “A short post (with good writing)”
Don’t forget to play for yourself…
In Episode 4 of The Queen’s Gambit, the fictional chess genius Beth Horton and her adoptive mother travel to Mexico City to contest a tournament. At the… Read more “Don’t forget to play for yourself…”
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