Alfred Publishing Tom Gerou Clinic 22/10/2015

Acclaimed American music book writer and publisher Tom Gerou presented his only Melbourne clinic at MJ today during his whirlwind tour of Aust and NZ. He captivated an audience of local piano teachers for over 3 hours, passing on a wealth of knowledge and advice. Many thanks to Alfred Publishing for making Tom available. His complete catalogue is available at MJ. BIO BELOW With over 130 publications, Tom is known for the wide variety of his output. His work ranges from the unique library of five-finger arrangements with accompaniments to the very successful Essential Dictionary of Music Notation and Essential Dictionary of Orchestration. His arrangements in the Movie Heroes for Students series and Play Praise series have become staples in piano teachers’ libraries. He is also one of the primary arrangers in the popular 27 books for the Alfred's Basic Piano Library Top Hits, Greatest Hits, and Patriotic Solos series. Most recently he has introduced the Piece by Piece series of original piano works for students, offering his unique use of harmonies and colour. As Alfred's Vice President of Production and Director of Keyboard Operations, Tom has the opportunity to combine his design and illustration talents with his experience as a composer and pianist. His outgoing personality also allows him to excel as a popular Alfred clinician, offering special insights into Alfred's latest publications.