COMPOSER & ARRANGER
Why have I chosen to self-publish my compositions, and what does fairness in the music publishing industry truly mean in terms of the value of fairness in music publishing? Composers and arrangers dedicate countless hours and immense creativity to their work, crafting pieces that resonate with audiences and elevate musical expression. Platforms like ArrangeMe and…
After releasing some of my albums last year – Aquarelles Acoustiques, Maybe You und Kayo’s Journey – on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes and Apple Music, it was time to publish my sheet music as well. As of today, the sheet music for my albums is now available online at on BuyMeACoffee. To me, music score on…
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my Buy Me a Coffee page, where I am presenting two special sheet music books: “Kayo’s Journey” with 10 piano compositions and “Maybe You,” 14 pieces for piano, flute, cello, and violin. Your support means a lot to me, and through Buy Me a Coffee, you can…
With all the curves, corners, dead ends, bumpy roads, and one-way streets, life is rarely perfect… but that’s what makes its beauty. With the beautiful words “Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections” by John on my mind, I recorded my piano improvisation almost 8 years ago. Once again, I dug…
As the soft melody of Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph” fills the air, memories come rushing back. It’s a song that encapsulates moments frozen in time, emotions woven into each note. And now, I’m thrilled to share with you my piano arrangement of this beautiful piece. Capturing the essence of a song like “Photograph” is no small…
American composer Jimmy Webb penned one of the most beautiful songs ever written for an animated film. The very first line of the song will evoke the childhood memories of past Christmas holidays to which this beautiful film is linked. “The Last Unicorn” is a beautiful and magical childhood moment for many of us. The…
Musician and myth, gigantic and fragile, a legend in his lifetime and yet he was alone all his life. No musician, big or small, can ignore him, because his works shaped the path of music for centuries – and yet he could hardly hear them himself. Ludwig van Beethoven. But what was his life and…
My first preludes for piano – my Op.3 – Aquarelles Acoustiques – are finally available online on Spotify, iTunes, and many more. In twelve compositions I have described a world of emotions that is inspired by colors and color nuances, based on the two musical epochs of Impressionism and High Romanticism. It’s always nice when…
FINALLY! The first three albums (Maybe You, Piano Improvistation Vol.1 and Kayo’s Journey) can now be found on many different platforms. Although I was happy with my album shop, it was getting harder and harder to comply with all the requirements and security standards and to update regularly. Since this is also about your data,…
What makes an outstanding composer? He has to master his instrument, understand music as a concept of art and practice and of course … he has to be able to compose very well!!! For me, and certainly for many others, Andy McKee is an outstanding musician. The imagination he puts into his compositions is unique.…
