When we think of the musical greats throughout history, we’re bound to think first of the men who dominated music. There were women musicians, music teachers, performers, and composers, but their lights didn’t shine quite so brightly. To a certain extent, that continues today, but...

The advent of video games has turned newer generations of children into gamers who have possibly never played tabletop games. But there is an undeniable appeal to tabletop roleplaying games that only people who have played can appreciate. Taking its primary source FASERIP RPG by...

Lance Lee has penned a biography, Family Matters, that allows readers into the imperfect and often heartbreaking behind-closed-doors story of his youth. Lee's father is the television creator of The Addams Family, a famous show of the 1960s that retains a cult following today. Lee's...

Dr. Carolyn Waters Broe is a conductor, composer, and violist. Carolyn brings her love for music and education to the fore in her book Fifty Famous Composers for Kids of All Ages. This book is a fantastic resource for those who love music. She discusses...

Fierce and Delicate: Essays on Dance and Illness by Renee K. Nicholson is a collection of narrative essays about her journey into the world of ballet and her experiences with a life-changing illness. Beginning in her early years, as a young girl who dreams of...

Improvisation theater techniques can be very valuable in training professionals on how to become more effective in their regular business roles. Improvisation through “Second City” and the television show, “Whose Line is It Anyway?” are enjoyed by so many and the subject of using it...

From Us to Me: Israeli Film Between Nationalism and Individually 1964-1994: Volume One the First Directors by Dror Izhar is a non-fiction, compelling study on the evolution of filmmaking in Israel, exploring the impact of sociopolitical realities on the film industry. In this work, the...

Donna Gielow McFarland’s Follow the Star: Christmas Songs for Piano—Level 3 is a fun collection of Christmas songs with a variety of pieces for Christmas presenting different challenges for the Level 3 piano student. The selection is a good one, combining the traditional (such as...

Though it’s early in the year, time will go quickly when piano teachers need to begin selecting books for their students to prepare for Christmas. Follow the Star: Christmas Songs for Piano—Level 2 by Donna Gielow McFarland, Cherry Wilson, and Tami Wilson will be one...

Christmas is a special time of year for many children around the world. Children learning to play a musical instrument are eager to perform their favorite Christmas songs, like “Jingle Bells”, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, “Up On A Housetop” and so many others....