Sonny Chua's Cool Keys 1 - Book/Ola
Sonny Chua's Cool Keys 1 - Book/Ola
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Sonny Chua's Cool Keys 1 - Book and Online Audio 📚🖥️🎵
12 Captivating Pieces That Progress From Initial to Grade 2 with Audio Recorded by Sonny
Piano Level: Elementary
Sonny Chua's Cool Keys 1 - Book and Online Audio is a dynamic music resource designed for piano players. This book is filled with captivating tunes that progress in difficulty from Initial to Grade 2 standard (Elementary level). It features a diverse collection of original pieces by Sonny Chua, ranging from lively Jive turkey jazz to elegant tango, modern waltz, and the serene Moonlight whispers. These creative piano solos encompass a wide range of musical styles and emotions, sure to ignite the creativity of every pianist.
The book includes valuable hints and tips from the composer, Sonny Chua, which encourage expressive performance and support the development of technique. Additionally, the online audio resource offers recordings of the pieces performed by Sonny himself, allowing players to listen and learn from the composer's interpretations. "Sonny Chua's Cool Keys 1" is an invaluable tool for pianists seeking to explore diverse musical styles and elevate their piano skills.
Song Titles Include:
- Dripping Fairy
- Hot Diggity
- Jive Turkey
- Moonlight Whispers
- Morning Breeze
- Muchocho Macho
- Racing Against The Clock
- Tango With My Shadow
- The First Waddle
- T-Rex Hungry
- Umi's Lullaby
- Waltz It All About? No.3
Who Was Sonny Chua?
Sonny Chua was born on 2 November 1967 in Penang, Malaysia, where he grew up as the eldest of four children. During his childhood, his family relocated to various places, including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Malacca, before eventually immigrating to Australia. In Melbourne, he continued his piano studies, attending the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. Later, he pursued a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Melbourne, Conservatorium of Music, with a specialization in piano performance.
While primarily self-taught as a composer, Sonny Chua also undertook formal studies in composition with notable instructors such as Peter Tahourdin, Barry Conyngham, and Brenton Broadstock. Sonny Chua's musical compositions are characterised by their playful exploration of various styles and musical techniques. He aimed for the beauty of simplicity and brevity in his music, which spoke in an accessible and lively language. Many of his published works were educational in nature, created to help his students develop their performance techniques.
His compositions have left a lasting impact, with his music included in all Australian examination syllabi. His works have been published by renowned publishers like Hal Leonard and Midnight Editions. Sonny Chua's piano compositions are frequently performed in competitions for young musicians and featured on radio broadcasts. He was also in demand as a speaker on piano teaching and music education, sharing his expertise at workshops, festivals, and conferences. His papers on these topics have been published in various conference proceedings and educational publications.
From 2002 to 2007, Sonny Chua served as an educator at Melbourne High School. He was the last Director of Music at the MacRobertson Girls' High School and later took on the role of Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne. Sadly, Sonny Chua passed away on 9 September 2020, following a stroke. His contributions to music education and his legacy as a composer continue to be celebrated by students, teachers, and musicians around the world.
While primarily self-taught as a composer, Sonny Chua also undertook formal studies in composition with notable instructors such as Peter Tahourdin, Barry Conyngham, and Brenton Broadstock. Sonny Chua's musical compositions are characterised by their playful exploration of various styles and musical techniques. He aimed for the beauty of simplicity and brevity in his music, which spoke in an accessible and lively language. Many of his published works were educational in nature, created to help his students develop their performance techniques.
His compositions have left a lasting impact, with his music included in all Australian examination syllabi. His works have been published by renowned publishers like Hal Leonard and Midnight Editions. Sonny Chua's piano compositions are frequently performed in competitions for young musicians and featured on radio broadcasts. He was also in demand as a speaker on piano teaching and music education, sharing his expertise at workshops, festivals, and conferences. His papers on these topics have been published in various conference proceedings and educational publications.
From 2002 to 2007, Sonny Chua served as an educator at Melbourne High School. He was the last Director of Music at the MacRobertson Girls' High School and later took on the role of Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne. Sadly, Sonny Chua passed away on 9 September 2020, following a stroke. His contributions to music education and his legacy as a composer continue to be celebrated by students, teachers, and musicians around the world.
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