POCO Studio | Poco Piano for Young Children
- With its attractive, full-colour, age-appropriate layout, Poco Piano encourages young children to take the first step on a difficult, but thoroughly rewarding journey. Together with the Music Theory for Young Children books, the Poco Piano series leads the child from the very beginning to Grade 1 level. Interesting and easy to read, Poco Piano has an attractive format of double-page spreads, imaginatively and humorously illustrated according to the themes of the tunes. The material is presented in a concise form that makes it easy to understand and remember. Music reading is emphasised and facilitated by the use of big coloureed slaves and notation. Each book contains a series of planned and progressive lessons that build up cumulatively. Each lesson begins with preparation activities on technique, rhythm, and reading, followed by tune of practices. On the preparation pages, new concepts are broken down into their component parts and shown progressively. Playing technique and rhythmic skills are acquired through finger and clapping exercises, and reading and writting skills through hands-on activities and games. The practice pages include timeless nursery rhymes, folksong and tunes, with imaginatively titles chosen to retain the interest of the child. Many tunes have appealing lyrics to encourage singing , thereby assisting the child's aural development. There are duets and trios to encourage ensemble participation, making the series very suitable for group teaching as wall as for individual instruction. Poco Piano uses several conventions designed to make it easy to follow. Show More Show Less
CD - THE BELFAST SESSIONS
This, our latest collection of songs, was recorded at RedBox Studios in Belfast. We’ve wanted to record there for awhile now and finally the timing was right for all. Dónal O’Connor one of the owners, produced it with expertise, poise, patience and not a few threats, the main one being “no more Guinness till youse get this track right.” Inspirational words indeed! He was somehow able to corral us and steer us in the right direction on each song. I’m sure he’d love to work with us again – maybe! We had a great time all together recording there, and hopefully dear fans you’ll enjoy listening. In these uncertain times remember, music hath charms to soothe a savage breast. I think that was a quote from Paul McCartney, or possibly Bob Dylan. Enjoy!
The Belfast Sessions (2025)
Track Listing:
- BOYS OF BELFAST
- BELFAST BOOZELEERS
- DOWN BY THE LAGAN SIDE
- IRISH NAVIES
- MY BELFAST LOVE
- A NIGHT IN BUSHMILLS
- NO DOUBT ABOUT IT
- I’LL TELL YOU BOYS IT’S WHISKEY
- PRODIGAL SON
- NEW LINE TO DUBLIN
- PADDY’S DREAM
- SONG FOR BELFAST
- DAYTRIP TO BELFAST
