I just got my copy of George Skaroulis‘ new CD, Imagine.

Imagine this:  You just finished teaching a particularly difficult student- you know the one I’m talking about.  You start making dinner while trying to keep your toddler happy.  Your toddler is most definitely not happy.  You feel your stress levels rising while you still try to shake off the effects of your difficult lesson amidst whining and screaming and your own attempts to accomplish a task.

You walk over to your CD player, pop in George Skaroulis‘ gorgeous music, and take a step back.  You begin to feel calm.  Your unhappy toddler begins to perk up while she sways and hums to the music.  All is well.

This CD is filled with The. Most. Relaxing. Music.  The songs include “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “You Raise Me Up,” “Unchained Melody,” and my favorite- the one that is wearing my Repeat button out-”Hallelujah.”

George Skaroulis truly has a gift for composing beautiful arrangements.  His music makes you stop,listen, and truly enjoy.  And you would never know by listening that he is self taught and unable to read music!  Read his amazing bio here.

You can learn more about his music, order this CD, or any of his many other CDs at his site, www.evzonemusic.com.

Check out this fun website http://shop.cafepress.com/piano.  They have tons of fun piano graphics for t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, hats, and more.  Here are some of my favorites.

I also liked the phrases, “Have you hugged your piano today?”; “I love my piano too much;” “Practice, Play, Repeat;” and “88 Keys, 10 Fingers, No Problem.”

Check out these flip flops from Wet Seal

All from www.themusicdepot.com

Playing Cards

Jigsaw Puzzle

Musical Dominoes

Not a game…but still fun!

Too funny! 

From www.themusicdepot.com

Items from the The Music Depot are just so fun!

This is a placemat!

This is a serving tray!

I am LOVING these dishes from www.themusicdepot.com. 

I love the handles on this serving tray!

And check out these fun salt and pepper shakers!

Jolee’s Boutique has some cute piano recital stickers.  Priced $1.79 to $3.25

How funny that they include a metronome sticker.  Tell me what piano student likes the metronome and wishes to immortalize it in scrapbook form?

Look at these fun music bags from BeBop Boutique!  http://www.bradharris.org/bebop.htm Each bag is handmade with quality materials.  You can even customize your own bag. 

I am so excited about this website, www.vistaprint.com where you can custom make stationery.  I think some of these would be great for end-of-the-year prizes/gifts or for incentive programs.  Or you could use these for your own stationery!  You can get sticky notes or pads of paper from just $3.99 to $7.99.