Author Archives: Kevin Weed

About Kevin Weed

Composer, pianist, accompanist, organist, conductor, bagpiper

Clementi Sonatinas

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Kevin Weed

Here is a little about set of Clementi pieces I recorded this past summer. I recorded the Six Sonatinas, op. 36, by Muzio Clementi because I liked them, and it was good for me to record a whole classical album. … Continue reading →

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WEKEVED Records

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Kevin Weed

I am starting a “Record Label” called WEKEVED Records. I put that in quotes because most of us think of an LP label. Or even physical CDs. Sorry this will be neither, but downloadable albums. Albums as in a collection … Continue reading →

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The way to freedom

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Kevin Weed

Paramahansa Yogananda moved to the United States of America from his homeland of India in 1920. He respected and loved this country very much. And he appreciated the freedoms that are enjoyed here. He greatly admired Abraham Lincoln as a … Continue reading →

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Happy July 4, 2019

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Kevin Weed

It has been 243 years since the Continental Congress declared that the 13 original American colonies would no longer be subordinate to the British crown, and signed the Declaration of Independence stating that they were now free and independent. Thank … Continue reading →

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Jazz Bagpipes

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Kevin Weed

I had a great time playing bagpipes with the Corona Del Mar High School jazz rhythm section at our annual Jazz Café. We played Chuck Mangione’s “Feels So Good.” The kids and I just had two rehearsals. They learned the … Continue reading →

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Dusty Strings at NAMM 2019

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Kevin Weed

DUSTY STRINGS https://manufacturing.dustystrings.com At NAMM 2019 in Anaheim, I met up with friend Patti Amelotte at the Dusty Strings booth. Dusty Strings, of Seattle, WA, makes beautiful, high quality hammered dulcimers and lever harps. Here is a video of Patti … Continue reading →

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What is the NAMM Show?

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Kevin Weed

The National Association Of Music Merchants (NAMM) hosts 2 annual conferences; Summer in Nashville, and Winter in Anaheim, CA. It is a trade show, not a consumer show. But musicians want to get in to look st all the cool … Continue reading →

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What can I do now?

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Kevin Weed

Last night on “The President and the People” Toya Graham asked “What can I do?”
This article makes some suggestions. Continue reading →

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Piano Damper Pedal

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Kevin Weed

This is a tutorial on some of the special points about the use of the piano’s damper pedal. Pushing down the right pedal of a piano lifts the dampers off the strings so they ring freely. There are several points … Continue reading →

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Plato

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Kevin Weed

Music justifies its existence to the extent that it instills harmony in the listener and aids in comprehending the harmony of the universe. – Plato An interesting aspect of music is that it can give the listener the actual experience … Continue reading →

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