Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1224308 By Isadar. By Isadar. New Age. Score. 63 pages. Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) #820403. Published by Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) (A0.1224308). Sounds like:  Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Liz Story, George Winston, early Windham Hill solo piano artistsTranscribed by:  David Shenton ( https://www.shentonmusic.com/ ) verbatim to the sound recordingContents:  1. Joyful Running  2. Fountain Of Life  3. Voice Of God (Thanksgiving)  4. Pocket Change  5. The Journey  6. Smoke Signals  7. Horseman's Thrill Ride  8. End Of The LineAlbum & Songbook review by:  Kathy Parsons (MainlyPiano.com):Isadar’s fourth solo piano album is a blend of smooth jazz and new age stylings, showing both his impressive technique and sensitivity to melody. Several of the eight selections are free-form and improvisational, revealing some of Liz Story’s influence on his music. Some of Isadar’s earlier recordings have very dark, moody sections, but this one stays fairly upbeat and optimistic without being ear candy. The music is complex enough to sink your teeth into, and yet is accessible enough to enjoy as a backdrop to a quiet dinner or an evening with a good book. Joyful Running begins the journey with an exuberant and uplifting piece that reminds me a little of some of Spencer Brewer’s bouncier compositions. Fountain of Life is a beautiful piece with a water-like flow that never stops in its 10 1/2 minutes. I listened to this CD several times without realizing that this song was that long. It flows and meanders so effortlessly that it seemed no longer than the other seven selections, most of which are between four and five minutes in length. Unstructured and free, this is one of my favorite tracks. I also really like the title track, which is even more abstract and unstructured. The tone is of searching and moving forward. End of the Line is my favorite on this album. Very introspective and contemplative, this seems to be a very personal piece. It is the most somber track, but one still senses hope despite the ending of something dear and important. Or maybe it’s simply the end of the journey and the dread of returning to real life - I feel this way on the last day of my vacations! It is a wonderful and moving closing to an excellent album.The companion songbook is expertly transcribed and engraved by David Shenton of New York Music Publishing. The layout of the music is clear and uncluttered, and the notation includes pedal markings and dynamics that allow the pianist to express the music as closely as possible to how Isadar played it on the recording.  A few of the pieces are quite long and require a more advanced pianist who is able to express the nuances that keep the recording so interesting, but several of the pieces are well within the capabilities of upper intermediate players.  Some of the rhythms are a little bit tricky, but the majority of the left hand parts are running eighth notes, which make it easier.  None of the key signatures are difficult, and none of the chords have a reach of more than an octave, making this music very playable for smaller hands.  My favorite pieces to play in this book are Joyful Running, Voice of God (Thanksgiving), Smoke Signals, and End of the Line.Isadar is an artist on both Enlightened Piano Radio & Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, the latter featuring some of today's biggest names in solo piano music, including Ludovico Einaudi, David Nevue, Brian Crain, Kevin Kern, Robin Spielberg, Michele McLaughlin, Philip Wesley and over 300 more... Also available as sheet music in physical songbooks, digital downloads, as well as software for Yamaha Disklavier player piano.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859690 Composed by Sydney Stevens. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,New Age. Score. 6 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #3875647. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859690). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comShades of Autumn: Beautiful, dreamy solo piano by Sydney Stevens(ASCAP).All Rights Reserved.Sounds Like: Helen Jane Long, Laura Sullivan, John Burr, Liz Story, A la Windham Hill, Michele McLaughlin, David NevueFrom Album: Dancers in the Rain Theme: Music portrays the season of autumn moving into the darker season of winter. Mood: Serious, melancholy, dark and mysterious.Musical Traits: Arpeggiated left hand piano and strong melody in right hand. Minor key. Contemporary Classical (tonal with strong themes). New Age acoustics, Romantic, Easy listening. Performance Time: 3:37Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links: https://sydneystevenswatermusic.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113a/BIOGRAPHY:Sydney Stevens began writing melodies on the piano before she could reach the pedals. Her earliest memory was watching her mother play classical piano. Sydney's father is a jazz pianist, so both jazz and classical influences came at an early age. Her strong sense of artistry has evolved from years of composing music that expresses a wide range of emotions. Sydney is a master at creating musical landscapes which evoke strong imagery.A natural composer, Stevens finished her music composition degree after years of honing her artistry in the absence of outside influences. After completing her formal training in music composition, Sydney graduated cum laude from University of Redlands in California, receiving the prestigious Sigma Alpha Iota Composer's Award. Stevens also studied music composition at University of York, England and with composer and recording artist Bill Douglas in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to her large body of piano works and vocal songs, Sydney has composed music for chamber and symphony orchestra. Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Seattle, Washington, Stevens currently resides in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. A prolific composer, Stevens also teaches private piano lessons to students of all ages.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1345986 By Isadar. By Isadar. New Age. Score. 11 pages. Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) #930881. Published by Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) (A0.1345986). Contains:Unbelievable- taken from the Isadar solo piano collection, Telepathy (solo piano) (available soon on SMP)Sounds like: Liz Story, George Winston, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, and early Windham Hill solo piano artistsTranscribed by: David Shenton (

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.829567 By Isadar. By Isadar. Classical,Contemporary,Easter,New Age. Score. 24 pages. Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) #436379. Published by Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) (A0.829567). Contains:Falling Down The Rabbit Hole - taken from the Isadar solo piano collection, Telepathy (solo piano) (available soon on SMP) Sounds like: Liz Story, George Winston, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, and early Windham Hill solo piano artists Transcribed by: David Shenton ( https://www.shentonmusic.com/ ) verbatim to the sound recording Isadar is an artist on both Enlightened Piano Radio & Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, the latter featuring some of today's biggest names in solo piano music, including Ludovico Einaudi, David Nevue, Brian Crain, Kevin Kern, Robin Spielberg, Michele McLaughlin, Philip Wesley and over 300 more... Also available as sheet music in physical songbooks, digital downloads, as well as software for Yamaha Disklavier player-pianos. For more information, visit his website at: http://www.isadar.com

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859699 Composed by Sydney Stevens. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,New Age. Score. 5 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #5954079. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859699). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comA Life: Piano Solo by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP), from the album Waltz of Life.Performance Time: 2:57Sounds like: Michelle Mclaughlin, Greg Star, Doug Hammer, Steven Cravis, Rachel Currea, Laura Sullivan, David Nevue, Scott Cossu, Peter Kater. Mood: Gentle, tender, comforting.Musical Traits: New Age Romantic style a la Windham Hill.Appropriate for: Recital, weddings, special music in church.Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links:www.sydneystevenswatermusic.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113aBIOGRAPHY:

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859698 Composed by Sydney Stevens. 20th Century,Concert,New Age. Score. 5 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #5954077. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859698). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comB.J. : Piano Solo by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP), from the album Waltz of Life.Performance Time: 3:12Sounds like: Michelle Mclaughlin, Greg Star, Doug Hammer, Steven Cravis, Rachel Currea, Laura Sullivan, David Nevue, Scott Cossu, Peter Kater. Mood: Peaceful, romantic, tender, comforting.Musical Traits: New Age Romantic style a la Windham Hill.Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicBIOGRAPHY:

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1310020 By Isadar. By Isadar. 20th Century,Contemporary,Jazz,New Age. Score. 58 pages. Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) #899138. Published by Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) (A0.1310020). Sounds like: Keith Jarrett's Köln Concert, Bill Evans, Liz Story, George Winston, early Windham Hill solo piano artistsTranscribed by:  David Shenton ( MainlyPiano.com):The Purple Heart Sheet Music Collection is a note-for-note solo piano transcription of Isadars 2003 memorial CD by the same name (transcribed by David Shenton). The recording and book are a tribute to those who died in the attacks of 9/11/2001. The music was recorded in one take and although there are thirteen titles, the pieces segue into each other, creating a seamless 56-minute improvisation. The book indicates where the various pieces begin and end, but can also be played as one long piece. Although the theme of the music is very somber and bleak, the music covers the broad range of emotions we all felt during that period - anger, sadness, hope, determination, resolve, fear, grief, etc. Although the recording is an improvisation, Isadar incorporates a recurring theme that holds the work together as a single entity. Some pieces are very slow while others are lively and even fast. All thirteen pieces are in C minor/Eb major, but the variety of moods and tempos keep the music evolving without becoming repetitious. When the recurring theme pops up, its like seeing an old friend... Isadar is an artist on both Enlightened Piano Radio & Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, featuring today's biggest names in solo piano music. Also available as sheet music in physical songbooks, digital downloads, as well as software for Yamaha Disklavier player-pianos.For more information, visit his website at:

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859689 Composed by Sydney Stevens. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,New Age. Score. 4 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #3861871. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859689). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comAgain With You: Reflective, peaceful piano solo with classical overtones. Evokes compassion and warmth.Composed by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP).  All Rights Reserved.Sounds like: Fernando Ortega, Michael Whalen, Laura Sullivan, David Nevue, Liz Story, A la Windham Hill, Michele McLaughlinTheme: Music that portrays the emotion of peaceful surrender to both love's longing and the complications of making a long distance relationship survive.Mood: Introspective, peaceful, sentimental.Musical traits: Contrapuntal interplay between right and left hand. Strong melodic line in right hand piano part.Contemporary Classical (tonal with strong themes), New Age acoustics, Romantic, Easy listening.Performance time: 2:41Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links: https://sydneystevenswatermusic.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113a/ BIOGRAPHY:Sydney Stevens began writing melodies on the piano before she could reach the pedals. Her earliest memory was watching her mother play classical piano. Sydney's father is a jazz pianist, so both jazz and classical influences came at an early age. Her strong sense of artistry has evolved from years of composing music that expresses a wide range of emotions. Sydney is a master at creating musical landscapes which evoke strong imagery.A natural composer, Stevens finished her music composition degree after years of honing her artistry in the absence of outside influences. After completing her formal training in music composition, Sydney graduated cum laude from University of Redlands in California, receiving the prestigious Sigma Alpha Iota Composer's Award. Stevens also studied music composition at University of York, England and with composer and recording artist Bill Douglas in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to her large body of piano works and vocal songs, Sydney has composed music for chamber and symphony orchestra. Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Seattle, Washington, Stevens currently resides in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. A prolific composer, Stevens also teaches private piano lessons to students of all ages.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.820799 Composed by Isadar. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Jazz,New Age. Score. 46 pages. Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) #6078181. Published by Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) (A0.820799). Sounds like: Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Liz Story, George Winston, early Windham Hill solo piano artists

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859687 Composed by Sydney Stevens. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,New Age,Romantic Period. Score. 6 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #3408103. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859687). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comApril: Reflective, peaceful piano solo with classical overtones. Evokes compassion and warmth.Composed by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved.Sounds like: Fernando Ortega, Michael Whalen, Laura Sullivan, David Nevue, Michele McLaughlin, Liz Story, A la Windham HillFrom Album: Dancers in the Rain Theme: Music that portrays the month of April with the first signs of spring -- hopeful.Mood: Introspective, peaceful, sentimental.Musical traits: Contrapuntal interplay between right and left hand. Strong melodic line in right hand piano part.Contemporary Classical (tonal with strong themes), New Age acoustics, Romantic, Easy listening.Performance time: 3:25Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links: https://sydneystevenswatermusic.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113a/BIOGRAPHY:Sydney Stevens began writing melodies on the piano before she could reach the pedals. Her earliest memory was watching her mother play classical piano. Sydney's father is a jazz pianist, so both jazz and classical influences came at an early age. Her strong sense of artistry has evolved from years of composing music that expresses a wide range of emotions. Sydney is a master at creating musical landscapes which evoke strong imagery.A natural composer, Stevens finished her music composition degree after years of honing her artistry in the absence of outside influences. After completing her formal training in music composition, Sydney graduated cum laude from University of Redlands in California, receiving the prestigious Sigma Alpha Iota Composer's Award. Stevens also studied music composition at University of York, England and with composer and recording artist Bill Douglas in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to her large body of piano works and vocal songs, Sydney has composed music for chamber and symphony orchestra. Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Seattle, Washington, Stevens currently resides in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. A prolific composer, Stevens also teaches private piano lessons to students of all ages.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1093603 By Sydney Stevens. By Sydney Stevens. Contemporary,New Age. Score. 4 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #697668. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.1093603). Sounds like: Jim Brickman, Michele Mclaughlin, Greg Star, Doug Hammer, Steven Cravis, Rachel Currea, Laura Sullivan, David Nevue, Scott Cossu, Peter Kater. Mood: dynamic, heartfelt, passionate, emotional, comforting. Musical Traits: New Age Romantic style a la Windham Hill. From intermediate to advanced in level. Appropriate for: Recital, special music in church. A prayer for world peace.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859708 Composed by Sydney Stevens. 20th Century,New Age,Wedding. Score. 8 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #5954101. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859708). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comWaltz of Life (Reprise): Piano Solo by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP), from the album Waltz of Life. Includes chord symbols above the staff.Performance Time: 3:01Sounds like: Jim Brickman, Michele Mclaughlin, Greg Star, Doug Hammer, Steven Cravis, Rachel Currea, Laura Sullivan, David Nevue, Scott Cossu, Peter Kater.Mood: Gentle, flowing, heartfelt, warm, emotional, comforting, innocent.Musical Traits: New Age Romantic style a la Windham Hill.Appropriate for: Recital, weddings, special music in church.Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links:www.sydneystevenswatermusic.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113aBIOGRAPHY:

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859686 Composed by Sydney Stevens. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,New Age. Score. 10 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #3089231. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859686). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comDawn: Beautiful, dreamy instrumental that evokes compassion, comfort and warmth. Arranged for solo piano. Includes chord symbols above the staff. Composed by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP). Sounds like: Paul Cardall, John Fluker, Jennifer Thomas, Jim Brickman, Michele Mclaughlin, Greg Star, Doug Hammer, Steven Cravis, Rachel Currea, Laura Sullivan, A la Windham HillFrom Album: Seasons Theme: Music that portrays the peaceful hour of dawn.Mood: Peaceful, romantic, meditative.Musical Traits: Left hand rhythm is a repeated broken chord pattern throughout the piece. The right hand plays a strong, but simple melody. Contemporary Classical (tonal with strong themes), New Age acoustics, Romantic, Easy listening.Performance Time: 6:42Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links: https://sydneystevenswatermusic.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113a/ Review of Seasons CD by Kathy Parsons (mainlypiano.com):Seasons is a beautiful collection of original pieces by pianist/composer Sydney Stevens. Some of the pieces are solo piano and others feature duets with Mitch Iimori on English horn, oboe, and guitar (but not all at the same time!). The two musicians are obviously exceptionally comfortable and in tune with each other, and the results can be stunning. Very classical in scope and structure, the music is reflective of the natural surroundings of Ms Stevens’ home in the Colombia Gorge region of northern Oregon. The first eight of the fourteen tracks make up the Seasons Suite, a group of lyrical compositions inspired by the various times of year in a remote area of eastern Oregon. The other six pieces also have themes of nature and serenity.The Seasons Suite begins with Colors Change, obviously about the transition of summer into fall, but also about the concept of change as we grow. Reflective and subdued, the interplay between Stevens’ piano and Iimori’s oboe is effortless and flowing. Autumn Wind picks up the pace a bit, but continues the easy flow, bringing images of leaves swirling in the ceaseless wind of that area. Signs of Winter is a bit darker and more mysterious. Iimori is a big fan of Paul McCandless, and that musician’s influence is very strongly heard in these first three pieces - a very good thing!In Clouds, Iimori switches from oboe to English horn. This duet with the piano is a dramatic musical depiction of the gathering clouds and anticipation of a coming thunder storm. I really like it a lot! Snow is tranquility set to music. Sparrow’s Song brings us to the beginnings of spring - the freshness in the air, and the joyful songs of birds in the yard. July reflects the laziness of a hot summer day. Season’s Reprise brings together the themes from the various seasons, creating a lovely closing to the Suite. On Summit, Iimori trades his woodwinds for guitar in a gentle, sweeping duet with the piano. Waning Star is a gorgeous piano solo that has a peaceful grace and quiet serenity - a favorite. Reach For the Stars is a piano solo that has an uplifting sense of moving forward and reaching out. Dawn closes the CD with a warm and soothing confection. The piano is accompanied by light percussion, bass, and washes of synth strings. Full of hope and optimism without being sugarcoated, this piece is spellbinding in its gentle way.

Instrumental Solo,Keyboard - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1295031 By Sydney Stevens. By Sydney Stevens. New Age. Individual part. 4 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #885353. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.1295031). Style: New Age Romantic piano solo a la Windham HillSounds Like: Jim Brickman, Michele Mclaughlin, Laura Sullivan, David Nevue, Scott Cossu, Peter Kater.Mood: Heartfelt and passionate, comfortingLevel: Late intermediateAppropriate For: Recital, special music in church.