Our Blog
A series of periodic posts by John Douglas regarding the art of piano playing, tips for getting the most from your piano and other related topics of interest.
Melody Plays Roller Skate Rock
Melody is 9 years old and in the 4th grade. She enjoys playing the piano, singing, and reading. She has played softball since the age of 4 and is about to join a swim team to add competitive swimming to her ever growing resume of talents. Melody has been Mr. Douglas'...
Anna playing the Scotch Reel by Allan Small
Anna was 5 years old when she started piano lessons and is now 11. Here she is playing the Scotch Reel by Allan Small. Anna has numerous talents such as Ballet, Hula, and other forms of dance. She paints too. Anna painted a picture of my 3 Chihuahuas from a photo I...
Teacher John Douglas Playing “I’ll Fly Away”
John Douglas performing a piece during a typical church service. The name of the piece is I'll Fly Away by Albert E. Brumley composed in 1932. John is accompanied by percussionist Jeffrey Segal. John has provided music at this church since 1973 when he was 17 years...
Trinity playing Prelude in A Major op. 28 no. 7 by Chopin
Here is my student Trinity playing Prelude in A Major op. 28 no. 7 by Chopin.Trinity is 10 years old and in the 5th grade. Her favorite subject is writing and she loves to draw and play tennis. She has an older brother who is a fine pianist as well.
Janet Plays Impromptu in E flat Major Opus 90, No. 2 by Franz Schubert in Local Competition!
Recently I had one of my advanced students take part in the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Music Competition. Rotary is a service organization that sponsors a music competition for students that are High School Age.
Hoping you had a Merry Christmas and Wishing You A Happy New Year!
Mr. Douglas and all his students hope everyone had a great Christmas. May the coming New Year 2022 find you all happy and healthy. Best wishes to all. Performing Jingle Bells is Mr. Douglas, Faith [who is 7 years old and in the second grade] on piano, and big sister...
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John Douglas Rancho Piano: Piano lessons for all ages and abilities, piano tuning and repair.
Address: 23139 Joaquin Ridge Drive, Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone: 951.677.5800
Email: ranchopiano@gmail.com