The Playground
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Find the Best Music for Sleep [A Personal Journey]
What do WE listen to, to soothe ourselves? We listen to music for more than just pure entertainment. We also listen to music to help with relaxation and to decompress from the day, but furthermore for good, quality sleep. From classical and ambient music to…
- Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Apr 30, 2019
- music, music education, personal stories, piano, quality sleep, self discovery, simply music, sleep apps, sleep struggles, stephanie iadanza, the playground
Wishing you a HAPPY PIANO DAY, every day!
Piano lovers, it’s that special International Piano Day time of year again! We have celebrated Piano Day in many ways in the past with shared lists of unusual pianos, collections of all things piano and more. This year, to commemorate our favorite mechanical friend, we…
- Written by Gordon Harvey on Mar 28, 2019
- gordon harvey, music, music education, piano, piano day, simply music, stephanie iadanza, the playground
The Piano – A Common Subject in Famous Paintings
I have spent my lifetime learning and exposing myself to the arts on all levels (paintings, music, dance – any way I could really). Being exposed to so much variety was a greater gift than I knew at the time. I didn’t know how lucky I…
- Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Apr 4, 2018
- Artists, Famous Artists, music, music education, Paintings, piano, pianos in art, simply music, stephanie iadanza, the playground
Lullabies – Why Do I Sing Them to My Son?
As far as we know, parents have always sung their children to sleep. It’s understood that for a young child the melodies and rhythms of simple songs add to the already profoundly comforting experience of a familiar voice. And the comfort can go the other…
- Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Dec 13, 2017
- Classics, improvisation, Lullabies, music, self expression, simply music, stephanie iadanza, the playground
Meet the Team – Stacie Davison
We asked Stacie Davison some questions to gain some insight into her role here at Simply Music, what lights her up musically and some facts that make her the person she is. Your full name: Stacie Lynn Davison When did you start and what is…
- Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Oct 18, 2017
- interview, music, piano, simply music, Simply Music Team, Stacie Davison, stephanie iadanza, the playground
Painted Pianos
Some human beings just can’t get enough creativity. It’s not enough to have the most amazing music machine to play, now it seems there’s the irresistible urge to get visually creative with it as well! Perhaps inspired by the wonderful Play Me, I’m Yours project,…
- Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Nov 2, 2016
- art, create, music, Music & Art, music education, Painted Pianos, piano, play piano, simply music, stephanie iadanza, the playground
Meet the Team – Stephanie Iadanza
We asked Stephanie some questions to gain some insight into her role here at Simply Music, what lights her up musically and some facts that make her the person she is. Your full name: Stephanie Iadanza When did you start and what is your role…
- Written by Stephanie Iadanza on Mar 27, 2013
- art director, simply music, stephanie iadanza