Play It Like You Mean It! Supercharge Your Playing and Let Your Piano Work for You

 Play It Like You Mean It! Supercharge Your Playing and Let Your Piano Work for You

Every proficient pianist can master technique, musical theory, and muscle memory. But to evolve into a remarkable pianist requires more than reading sheet music and playing scales.

You’ve practiced the library of classical music and improved your skill. Now elevate your playing to transcend melody and tell a story that reaches the hearts of your listeners—not just their ears.

Esteemed pianist Emile Pandolfi shares his holistic philosophy that harmonizes method and mindset to help you mature into a well-rounded musician beyond training and music lessons. A light-hearted and humorous guide for any serious piano student, Play It Like You Mean It teaches you how to musically communicate through every chord and make your music resonate more passionately with your listeners—for an encore-worthy performance each time you play.

You’ll discover:

  • How to effectively infuse emotion and dynamics into basic and higher-level techniques.
  • A complete approach to memorizing a new piece—and overcoming stage fright to wow the crowd (or living room).
  • Life lessons to dig yourself out of the doldrums and rekindle lost inspiration.
  • Three essential ingredients for honing natural aural acumen so you can play by ear, improvise, and arrange.
  • The beginners’ course into a commercial music career, from easy programming tips to creative income ideas.

Change your mind and change your playing with this piano student’s constant companion. Get Play It Like You Mean It to learn the language of piano and speak through every push of the keys. $0.99 on Kindle.
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The Elementary Bugler: Learning to play Bb Trumpet before you need to use the valves

The Elementary Bugler: Learning to play Bb Trumpet before you need to use the valves

Learn the foundational elements of Trumpet playing while not being concerned with learning how to use the valves. In The Elementary Bugler you will find a bunch of limited-range bugle calls, all composed by the author, that are not technically challenging to play, fun and, most importantly, accessible for the beginning Trumpet player.

When he was a volunteer Bugler with Bugles Across America playing Taps at Military

Funerals, he asked himself, “How could the playing of Bugle Calls help my Brass students get

better?” He started composing Limited-Range Bugle Calls that use only partials 2, 3 & 4 of the

Overtone Series. In this book you can find twenty-two of those Limited-Range Bugle Calls, and more…

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

Play the trumpet the right way

Have a good “buzz” on the Trumpet mouthpiece.

Being able to articulate clearly.

This book is perfect for beginning brass players, their parents, and Elementary School Music programs.

Get The Elementary Bugler today! $4.99 on Kindle.
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DeadStar: Who the Hell was Garth Tyson?

DeadStar: Who the Hell was Garth Tyson?
“A hilarious oral history… with heavy doses of Spinal Tap. Turn it up to 11!” – Reedsy Discovery
“A perfect read for anyone craving the ’70s/’80s music vibe…” – Bookworm Blogger
“Sex, drugs and brilliant prose! This book is so good. A proper British version of Daisy Jones & The Six…” – AtomicBooks Blog $2.99 on Kindle.
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Play It Like You Mean It!: Supercharge Your Playing and Let Your Piano Work for You

Play It Like You Mean It!: Supercharge Your Playing and Let Your Piano Work for YouFor the serious piano student who has mastered the classics, but now they want to take their playing to the next level. Emile teaches them how to put emotion into their playing so the pianists reach the hearts of their listeners and not just their ears. He combines method and mindset to help these pianists communicate through every chord and resonate with their audiences. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Free: Potion Voyages Book 1: Castle & Conceit

Potion Voyages Book 1: Castle & Conceit
A vain prince and his advisor construct castles to plunder their rivals.

They capture a magic music scholar in one town. She sings a song to seek higher knowledge, beginning a series of dangerous discoveries.

Listen to the music at http://www.soundcloud.com/potionvoyages/wanderer Free on Kindle.
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How To Write & Release Your First Song

How To Write & Release Your First Song

Learn songwriting secrets from independent Billboard charting artist “Manafest” with over 700,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

Chris Greenwood is the man behind Manafest: the globally successful rock and rap musician who’s sold millions of singles and albums worldwide.

Songs move people. They create visuals in our minds and stoke fires in our hearts. They lift us up, take us down, and allow our minds to soar.

With over 20 years experience in the industry, both as a signed artist and an independent musician, Chris shares his incredible experience as a song writer and hit-maker on the pages of this book.

The modern music industry has undergone a revolution in recent years. The traditional gate-keepers have ebbed away, and now more than ever new artists can find audiences without the backing of a music label. But it’s hard going it alone, and even harder to know what it takes to achieve the level of success that will sustain you both artistically and financially for years to come.

Chris has lived and learned through this remarkable time, forging his own path away from a record label, racking up hit after hit and continuing to reach new fans every day.

Practical, honest, and generous: this book is the ultimate guide to writing, recording, releasing and marketing your first song to a global stage.

You have the power to write your own destiny with your songs and lyrics. Now is the time for you to take the first step. Write the message that only you can write, and cause revolutions and revelations in the hearts of your listeners. $0.99 on Kindle.


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Free: Brothers Sen Gogh


He wanted to stay true to his art.

It would cost him his sanity and his life.

She wanted a life of dignity.

It was a recipe for poverty and strife.

Soubhik and Sourav, inspired by real heroes Vincent and Theo, try and make it in the cutthroat indie music industry of Mumbai with the power of their brotherly love, and the love for their kind of music. The story honestly but delicately documents their romances, their passion, their love for the craft, yet the desire to give a sane life to their loved ones. Free on Kindle.

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My Bob Dylan Concert Story

My Bob Dylan Concert Story
This is amazing concert story from my first BOB DYLAN concert, which occurred on his fall EUROPA tour 2005 with his band in his » NEVER ENDING TOUR » in BOLOGNA, Italy on November 10, 2005.  $2.99 on Kindle.

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The Unruly Orchestra

The Unruly Orchestra
Music is the source of energy that motivates our lives and the whole world!

“The Unruly Orchestra” exposes children in their infancy to musical instruments and the symphonic orchestra through the humoristic atmosphere and music effects. Free on Kindle.

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88 Keys No Blocks

88 Keys No Blocks

Whether you’re looking to make beats, play the keyboard in a band, write songs or just want to fulfill the desire to play the piano, this nine-step formula will teach you the key methods of today’s top industry professionals in a quick and easy way.

The program is based on exercises that come as close to the real-life music setting as they possibly can. No music reading skills are required and the book caters to all age ranges. $1.99 on Kindle.

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The Led Zeppelin Curse: Jimmy Page and the Haunted Boleskine House

The Led Zeppelin Curse: Jimmy Page and the Haunted Boleskine House
There has long been rumor that the members of Led Zeppelin made a pact with the Devil, selling their souls for fame and fortune. The legend of the Led Zeppelin Curse emerged in the late 1970’s after multiple accidents, deaths and other bad luck began to plague the band and those close to them.

Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page was known for his intense interest in the occult and in particular the notorious magician Aleister Crowley. In the early 70’s Page collaborated with underground filmmaker and fellow Crowley enthusiast Kenneth Anger on his film Lucifer Rising. The partnership ultimately soured, and Anger sought revenge. $0.99 on Kindle.

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The Dryad

The Dryad

The monotony of farm work is killing Julian. Between his boring life and his demanding father, Julian is losing his passion for music and his hope for a life of travel. When he escapes work for a day in the woods, he stumbles upon a beautiful dryad and finds the beginnings of the life he’s always wanted. But the dryad’s magic runs deeper than he understands, and Julian must leave with her before his newly rekindled dreams are torn from him. $0.99 on Kindle.

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History Retweets Itself: ROCK & ROLL EDITION

History Retweets Itself: ROCK & ROLL EDITION

Ever wonder what Elvis would tweet? Or what exactly is in a Grateful Dead cocktail? Does ZZ Top use their beards for good or evil? Does Ozzy Osbourne have bat breath? And what ever happened to Maroon 4? Discover things you never knew about your favorite rock stars in this fun look at Rock & Roll. In this second edition in his History Retweets Itself series, comedy writer Bill Rodgers offers up interesting facts about some of Rock & Roll’s greatest stars viewed through the lens of social media. Take this fun trip through Rock & Roll and enjoy the laughs along the way! #RockOnWithYourBadSelf $1.99 on Kindle.

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Free: The Last Diva

Free: The Last Diva
Ever wondered how music stars and celebrities get so famous so quickly? Just what do they have to sacrifice for fame and fortune?

‘The Last Diva’ follows 80s legend Pearl Sorelle as she makes her comeback in the modern music industry. However, things have changed dramatically since the peak of her career.

With her manager, Thomas Devlin, orchestrating her comeback, Pearl soon realized he is not the person she thought he was.

With Pearl and other characters based on stars of past and present, readers will soon be absorbed in the dark side of music industry whilst enjoying the humor and attitude of a true diva. Free on Kindle.


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Intentional

intentionalNominated for three eFesitval of Words awards (Best Villain, Best New Adult, Best Sweet Romance) 

Newly engaged and deliriously happy, Mattie, a talented graphic designer, and Jeremy, a successful partner in a law firm, look forward to a lifetime of wedding bliss in their new home in Sedona, Arizona. But their perfect love story disintegrates when Mattie discovers evidence of Jeremy’s massive betrayal. Unable to face the memories that haunt her with every aching step, Mattie flees to Mercer Island, Washington to start over. Unfortunately, she can’t run away from the boundless pain as she struggles to make sense of the life she thought she knew – until she meets Cade. 

Tattooed engineer by day, lead singer in a rock band at night, Cade has experienced his own brand of pain with the loss of his college sweetheart. He and Mattie instantly bond over their mutual heartbreak, and as their friendship deepens, it ignites a new flame within Mattie, soothing the constant heartache for her former fiancée. 

Just when Mattie thinks she may have found another stab at happiness, Jeremy reenters her life, and with him, all the crushing memories. It’s soon clear, though, that the trauma from her past may not be quite what it first seemed. Will the truth bring closure and a new beginning – or will it mean the end of both relationships forever? 

Readers will instantly be swept up in the saga of love and heartbreak that unfolds. Offering a rarely-before-seen glimpse into the heart and mind of a romantic villain, audiences will find a welcome reprieve from the typical romance novel.

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