Play Today Instructional Series Series
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A Complete Guide to the Basics
The Ultimate Self-Teaching Series!
We've heard the complaint a million times: 'I wish I would've learned to play guitar...piano...saxophone...' Well, it's time to do something about it. The revolutionary Play Today! Series from Hal Leonard will get you, no matter what age you are, doing what you've always wanted to do: make music. Best of all, with these book/audio packs, you can listen and learn at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home! You'll be amazed at what you can 'teach yourself'!
This method can be used by students on their own or by teachers for private or group instruction. Each pack is a complete guide to the basics, designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and professional-quality audio with tons of full-demo tracks and audio instruction. Students can learn at their own pace and open the door to the world of making music. Each book includes over 70 great songs and examples!
MILWAUKEE—6.13.24--Hal Leonard is happy to share that two prominent funds have been announced in honor of Rick Walters, their esteemed friend and colleague who passed in April. Rick worked at Hal Leonard for 39 years, most recently as their Vice President of Classical and Vocal Publications, before retiring in 2023.
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) announced the creation of the Rick Walters Memorial Award for Student Composers to honor his legacy as a dedicated and devoted teaching artist and mentor to composition students in their John Downey Creation Project. Through the Creation Project, student composers create, develop, write, and premier their original work, all within one season. Through Rick’s mentorship, many composers have seen their work through fruition and have grown personally and musically through the process. Interested parties can donate here. Please note, for the MYSO form, enter the amount of money you want to donate and then select the option to dedicate the donation "in memory of Rick Walters." That will get it put into the correct fund.
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) has established the Rick Walters Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to creating the Rick Walters Award for the NATS National Student Auditions. This award honors the legacy of Rick Walters, a cherished friend of NATS, whose profound contributions to the world of classical and vocal music publishing continue to resonate within their community. Interested parties can donate to the NATS fund here.
Hal Leonard Chairman Larry Morton stated, “Rick’s impact on the world of classical and vocal music publishing was immense. His unwavering passion and commitment to preserving and presenting repertoire for students and their teachers have left an indelible mark. Not a vocal competition or audition happens without singers using materials Rick helped create with our editorial teams. He closely worked with some of the greatest musical theater composers of all time, including his close, personal relationship with the late Broadway icon, Stephen Sondheim.”
Learn more about Rick here.