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This page includes my experiences in teaching piano to "my kiddos", techniques and tutorials of cool ways of playing, videos of my students' compositions, fun music videos -- really anything musical that I enjoy. I also provide reviews and videos regarding my book, Chord Piano Is Fun.

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Great review by Marty Nystrom for my book, “Chord Piano Is Fun!”

Posted on May 23, 2012 by TK Goforth
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Marty Nystrom

“Chord Piano is Fun!” is the perfect resource for those that long to play piano but can’t seem to make sense of all those black dots on the page. The book will get you quickly creating music at the keyboard … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song | Tagged Don't Mess With Moses, Marty Nystrom, Music Educators, Music Teachers, reviews of Chord Piano Is Fun | 1 Reply

Who Knew Cows Liked Jazz?

Posted on May 13, 2012 by TK Goforth
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I get the biggest kick out of this video. Not only because I am a jazz singer, or because I think that cows are the dopiest things alive, but because it also reminds me of my experience with cows and … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song | Tagged animals, cows, jazz | Leave a reply

Student Original Piano Compositions – Part 1

Posted on April 30, 2012 by TK Goforth
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Megan Sue

From time to time, I will be adding videos of my students performing a composition they have written.  Each student is at a different stage in their learning process, and several students have learning challenges. But, each one of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song, Chicky Groovin' | Tagged Chord Piano Is Fun, original piano compositions, piano students, writing music | 3 Replies

“It’s Better Now” — An Original Piano Composition by 8-Year Old Addison F.

Posted on April 5, 2012 by TK Goforth
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Addison

Addison is one of my 8-year old piano students who recently wrote this beautiful song and dedicated it to a friend of hers, Lorena, who broke her arm and is now on the mend. Thank you, Addison, for your kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song | Tagged Chord Piano Is Fun, original piano compositions, piano students, playing by chord | Leave a reply

Dance Your Shoes Off!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by TK Goforth
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dance your shoes off dance your shoes off

Easter (Resurrection Day) — the crux of the reason Jesus came to earth — to conquer death!  (You can read all about it in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the Bible.) “And if the Spirit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song, Chicky Groovin' | Tagged Easter, Grace, Jesus, Resurrection Day | Leave a reply

Jammin’ on the Keyboard…

Posted on February 2, 2012 by TK Goforth
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As a life-long musician, I have always loved to “jam”. Whether with my three sisters making up and singing nonsensical songs and trying to outdo each other, to gathering with friends with their banjos and guitars, to making up new … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song, Chicky Groovin' | Tagged blues, improvisation, jam session, piano students, student videos | Leave a reply

Just Hear Those….what?!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by TK Goforth
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Barney Fife

I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned here how much I love Christmas and Christmas music.  I love, love, love it!  I’m one of those who will start listening to Christmas music on Thanksgiving Day.  Gets me into the festivities RIGHT NOW. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song, Chicky Groovin', Chicky SCoop | Tagged Barney Fife, Christmas, O Holy Night, performance, preparation, Sleigh Bells | 1 Reply

Another great review of Chord Piano is Fun!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by TK Goforth
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I’m coming off my vacation for a second, because I’ve come across another great review of my book, Chord Piano Is Fun! Instead of posting the entire content, I am just going to attach a link so you can go … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song | Tagged Chord Piano Is Fun, learn chord piano, learn piano, reviews of Chord Piano Is Fun | Leave a reply

Student Original Piano Compositions – Part 2

Posted on June 13, 2011 by TK Goforth
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Mr. Watts

From time to time, I will be adding videos of my students performing a composition they have written. Each student is at a different stage in their learning process, and several students have learning challenges. But, each one of these … Continue reading →

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Mark Diamond — an up and coming "gem"…

Posted on March 30, 2011 by TK Goforth
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Mark Diamond, Baritone If you have never heard of this young man, you will soon. Mark Diamond is the nephew to my sister and is an up and coming baritone soloist. What a powerful voice! I am typically not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Chick 'N Song, Chicky Groovin' | Tagged Houston Grand Opera, Mark Diamond | 4 Replies

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