Our annual composition project is here! Each student has been given a “secret piano pal” and will compose a piece just for them! At our Group Lesson, we discussed a number of composition ideas. Here are some ideas:
Pick an idea from your Piano Pal’s sheet and let your imagination inspire you!
Experiment with different ideas. When you find one you like, jot down a brief sketch, or record yourself, so you don’t forget it!
Try different accompaniments, motivic development, keys, meters and styles, to find one that works best for you.
Keep it simple. Form, melody, accompaniment, etc.
Give it a fitting title! Put your name as the composer, and dedicate it to your Piano Pal.
Notation: get familiar with a music notation program and write it out. I recommend Noteflight and Musescore as free options. You can use manuscript paper too.
Feel free to get creative and express yourself!
Be ready to present (and play) your composition for your Piano Pal at our January Group Lesson.
Have fun with this! I can’t wait to see what you all come up with and hear these brand-new compositions.