Scenes from Childhood, Part 1 (and how I dealt with writers block) Bethany Wakim 2026-09-22 | Scenes from Childhood, Part 1 (and how I dealt with writers block)
Their Next Adventure - Christopher Mortlock Bethany Wakim 2025-09-26 | Here's another lovely piece by composer @christophermortlockcomposer - please check out his channel when you get a chance to do so!Chris’ website: christophermortlock.com
Goodnight, Little Fox - original piano composition Bethany Wakim 2025-08-23 | A lullaby with lots of meter and mode mixture to create a sort of dreamy/magical atmosphere. My son sleeps with a stuffed fox every night, from whence came the title. Sheet music for purchase! ko-fi.com/s/29dc0ba967
Back and Fourth - original piano composition Bethany Wakim 2025-08-08 | This is probably my favorite thing I've written (and definitely my favorite to learn, though perhaps the most challenging!). I composed this in 2021 and finally learned it over the last few months! PS: This is also the first video where I've stitched my two best takes together - hopefully it is fairly seamless! Sheet music for purchase: ko-fi.com/s/5f75eac203
Rivulet - original piano composition Bethany Wakim 2025-07-17 | This piece began as a simple representation of a forest rivulet, rippling over and under the landscape, but it became much more meaningful to me as time went as I practiced it. This past month, my grandfather passed away, and I had the wonderful privilege of spending a great deal of time with him during his final weeks. During this process, I've was struck by the mirrored similarity of the beginning and ending of life - how everything seems to come full circle. I'm expecting another child in a few months, so the contrast of birth and death have been at the forefront of my mind recently. As I worked through this piece, it gave me that sense of symmetry; a similar - yet different - beginning and end, with a final, hopeful glimpse of what lies beyond. I hope this piece is meaningful to you as well!Sheet music for purchase: ko-fi.com/s/abb0343444
Ragtime Waltz - Aaron Robinson Bethany Wakim 2025-07-10 | I hope you enjoy this waltz by Aaron Robinson, a wonderful composer and fellow New Englander. Really fun to play; this piece is quintessentially American and gave me Gershwin vibes. To learn more about this composer and purchase sheet music:: aaronrobinson.infoTo hear more of Aaron's music and performances: youtube.com/@UClX0gS5j1Lx3mkd_ggj4m0Q To support this channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Prelude IV - Marianna Korol-Shekhmester Bethany Wakim 2025-06-20 | A lovely little prelude with a contrasting surprise in the middle section. This is the fourth in a set of eight; be sure to visit Marianna's channel to hear more of her work! Marianna's YT channel: youtube.com/channel/UCm5o5pmXV_zhxqzdLZafw0A/videosTo purchase these preludes, visit Marianna's website: korolmusicschool.com/product/preludesTo support this channel and purchase my original sheet music: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Spire - Michael Buss Bethany Wakim 2025-05-17 | It was a pleasure to work with Michael in recording this piece! To listen to more of Michael's music, visit his channel: youtube.com/@mikelcomposition?si=PasLAiARwjYTHRjOSheet music: musescore.com/user/25823576/scores/25318234To support this channel and purchase my original sheet music: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Adrift - original piano composition Bethany Wakim 2025-04-03 | A gentle little off-beat lullaby. Sheet music for purchase: ko-fi.com/s/c05a612e64
Tethering - Luke Thering Bethany Wakim 2025-03-21 | Here's another little gem by Luke Thering! Love how the harmonies and colors change over the constant ostinato in the bass. Luke's website (you can purchase sheet music there): lukethering.comTo support this channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Chronos - original piano composition Bethany Wakim 2025-03-13 | I wrote this piece nearly a year ago, and I'm excited to finally share it with you! The piece represents the passage of time. Running underneath the push and pull of the offset melody and meter shifts is an ever-present "clock chime" ostinato (can you hear the nod to Big Ben?), inevitably pulling you forward through the music. Many thanks to Charles Szczepanek at @PianistAcademy1 for performance tips and advice on this piece! If you are a pianist and you haven't checked out his channel, please do; it's a fantastic resource for performers and composers of all levels. Sheet music for purchase: ko-fi.com/s/c493fdae11
Crystalline - a rhythmic piece for five pianos Bethany Wakim 2025-03-03 | Playing around with loops in Logic; I tried limiting myself to only 5 tracks and only pianos, and ended up liking the result! Hope you do too. Many thanks once again to my sister in law Rachel for the graphics. (For you fellow math nerds, there are 5 rotated pentagons with 5 sets of "sparkles" for each of the 5 tracks... ) Roughly sketched out sheet music (I didn't include all the details, but if anyone is interested it gives a little more visual) : drive.google.com/file/d/1zCIsf4sckoKtv8vfe5Isq_hjto18X2gN/view?usp=sharingTo support this channel and find new sheet music: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Folk Fantasy No. 2 - Christopher Mortlock Bethany Wakim 2025-02-27 | It was a pleasure to record the second piece in this duo by @christophermortlockcomposer !Christopher's website: christophermortlock.comSoundcloud for more listening: soundcloud.com/chris-mortlockTo support my channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim*Note: I eliminated the mandolin effect due to limitations of the digital keyboard action.
Hahanarus Lullaby - Edin Kaso Bethany Wakim 2025-02-13 | A gentle little lullaby by Edin Kaso.To buy me a coffee/support this channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakimEdin's channel: @EdinKaso_Composer Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/03fFgg9RI1A45YBNlNqtIY?si=-TZlkbKXRWiaSZXUXJkjzgPurchase sheet music: edinkaso.myshopify.com
Wendys Song (featuring Wendy the cat 🐱) - the first piece I ever wrote Bethany Wakim 2025-02-07 | I wrote this almost ten years ago (!!!), when Wendy was a kitten. Wendy jumped in my lap during practice yesterday, as she often does, and I decided to make a quick recording of her little song. Hope you enjoy!Sheet music for purchase: ko-fi.com/s/4d9636b10b
Menuett - Randi Botnen Bethany Wakim 2025-02-03 | I didn't manage to get a video this time, but wanted to share this piece. Randi Botnen was a living composer until the end of this past January, when she passed away from cancer she had been fighting for some time. She had a great love for traditional classical music, and composed many pieces in historical styles. *Note: all articulations and dynamics were chosen by me, as none were written in the score. You can listen to more of Randi's music on her channel: youtube.com/@pianorandi
Three Snowflakes - Winter Triptych III - original piano Bethany Wakim 2025-01-24 | The third and final piece in this collection of miniatures - a nod to a fugue; three voices in mixed meter. Purchase sheet music (all three pieces): ko-fi.com/s/2b150d61b1To support this channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Sleeping Oak - Winter Triptych II - original piano Bethany Wakim 2025-01-22 | The second piece in this little winter collection. Inspired by an old oak tree - a picture of sleeping, quiet strength. Sheet music for purchase: ko-fi.com/s/2b150d61b1Support this channel! ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Blue Shadows - Winter Triptych I - original piano Bethany Wakim 2025-01-17 | The first in a collection of three quiet pieces, reflecting on three different winter images. Stayed tuned the next two weeks for the next two pieces!Sheet music for purchase (all three pieces!): ko-fi.com/s/2b150d61b1?published=true#shareNewShopItemModalSupport my channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
A Little Lullaby - Andrew Bowling Bethany Wakim 2025-01-09 | Back after taking a several-week break for the holidays! Here's a beautiful little lullaby by Andrew Bowling to start off the new year. Support this channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakimAndrew's Musescore page (you can view this music and his other pieces there): musescore.com/user/46040
In the Shadow of the Moon - Oliver Muxworthy Bethany Wakim 2024-12-19 | This will be my last upload for the year - thanks everyone for your support and encouragement on this channel. It's been amazing sharing new piano works with you! I hope you enjoy this quiet, glittering piece. Oliver's website (sheet music can be purchased there): oliver-muxworthy.squarespace.comOliver's channel: youtube.com/user/AttemptingToBeBusySupport this channel: ko-fi.com/Manage/Index
Over - a prepositional prelude (the tenth and LAST one!) Bethany Wakim 2024-12-02 | The right hand plays over the left for much of the piece. As this is the last in the collection, I wanted to tie back to the first ("Between"). This one is similar in texture, but warmer, less ambiguous, and comes to a satisfying end. Purchase the sheet music, or the whole collection: ko-fi.com/shop/settings?src=sidemenu&productType=0I appreciate all of you who've been along for the ride on this series!
Lullaby for a Unicorn - Biljana Krstic Bethany Wakim 2024-11-21 | My camera was slightly blurry, and rather than re-do everything I leaned into it ... the effect seemed to fit the dreaminess of this lovely little piece. Biljana's channel: youtube.com/@biljanakrstic-pianomusicfo3608?si=hMBUGVdAfQ4HIi5cSheet music: sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1646545/Product.aspxTo support this channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Always Home - Luke Thering Bethany Wakim 2024-11-11 | A beautifully gentle piece with a captivating off-center rhythm. Luke's website: lukethering.comLuke's channel: youtube.com/@UCqF9l23keWWvdz_oHb-Ecrg Support my channel; more sheet music coming soon! ko-fi.com/bethanywakim(Please excuse my cat in the beginning of the video, she was hungry)(Also please excuse my double jointed thumb)
Except - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-11-05 | This prelude uses every note except E natural. A bit of a challenge, but a fun limitation to work with! Sheet music for purchase: ko-fi.com/s/02b237734fSupport my channel: ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Invention - Pedro Teixeira Bethany Wakim 2024-10-31 | A whirling, dance-like piece; it was lovely to play while watching the leaves swirl down!Pedro's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCuQKiGbbZquU6YOA66fOMNwLink to sheet music: ko-fi.com/s/cc8e824541
Belle Rêve - David McGregor Bethany Wakim 2024-10-18 | A gorgeous homage to Poulenc, full of color and warmth. David McGregor's website: davidmcgregorcomposer.comSupport the channel if you'd like! ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Aboard - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-10-15 | The title is just a bit less literal than the others in the set, but hopefully this is highly reminiscent of trains. Support my channel if you like! ko-fi.com/bethanywakimAll prepositional preludes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi9k3PPF6snnM0pEuiwRIxYCCVPDd4mx7&si=GxeiCt0ff1uZ3zVj
A Melody Forgotten - Rowan McTavish Bethany Wakim 2024-10-08 | A lovely, quiet piece; very enjoyable to play and perfect for the autumn season!Rowan's channel: youtube.com/@UCN-470VMp2qp3Vm0gTtZZvg Sheet music: rowanmctavish.com
Waltz of Autumn - Donna Mitchell Bethany Wakim 2024-09-24 | A lovely little waltz fitting for the cooler weather! Donna's YT channel: youtube.com/@UCvw84FJFw0zjmkVnrksjKcg Support my channel if you like! ko-fi.com/bethanywakim
Following - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-09-19 | A two-part round; once again very reminiscent of Yoshimatsu's Pleiades dances. All prepositional preludes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi9k3PPF6snnM0pEuiwRIxYCCVPDd4mx7&si=WUGVbR4zr5sy6EXR
Dance & Nocturne - Joseph Alvarez Bethany Wakim 2024-09-14 | The first two from Joseph Alvarez' "Five Preludes." A refreshing, modern collection!Joseph's channel: @josephalvarez5315youtube.com/@josephalvarez5315(Apologies if you saw the first video, reuploaded with better audio)
Against - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-09-09 | Two keys (Eb major and C major) against each other; a little bitonal piece.
Folk Fantasy No. 1 - Christopher Mortlock Bethany Wakim 2024-09-04 | Christopher's channel: @christophermortlockcomposer Website: christophermortlock.comThis was a very enjoyable piece to learn! Check out Christopher's channel for more fantastic music.
That Other Place - Joe DiRienzo Bethany Wakim 2024-08-22 | Joe has been a big help and encouragement since I began composing several years ago. He typically writes for orchestra but has been composing more recently for the piano; it was great to be able to record one of his pieces! Joe's YT channel: @joedirienzo9268 Joe's Musescore: musescore.com/user/29586932(This is the last upload for this week, I promise...)
Down - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-08-20 | The longer, gentler companion to "Up" (youtube.com/watch?v=q9pnCVz3Bw0). All prepositional preludes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi9k3PPF6snnM0pEuiwRIxYCCVPDd4mx7&si=uWEm6vkX3mElbsDH
Up - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-08-19 | Very short and peppy. Afterwards, listen to its gentler companion piece “Down”: youtu.be/-7ZmHWHZRWY?si=BjerOfkwqRrB5e24
Sunny Day - Jack Lisenby Bethany Wakim 2024-08-12 | Really enjoyed practicing this piece - got some great Nintendo/Kapustin vibes! Jack's YT channel: youtube.com/@mrmusicguy1
After - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-08-09 | Of course I had to do it, since I did Before... This one begins with the last chord of Before.
Before - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-08-07 | A jazzy little piece, with much of the melody happening before the beat. After "Between", I decided to continue using prepositions as musical instructions of sorts... we'll see how many of them I can do.Sheet music: drive.google.com/file/d/1Xnz7Y8CSzChVIn9QCSe6PV_r3Myrl7ju/view?usp=sharingPrepositional preludes: drive.google.com/file/d/1Xnz7Y8CSzChVIn9QCSe6PV_r3Myrl7ju/view?usp=sharing
BOTW stables piano cover Bethany Wakim 2024-07-30 | Been replaying this game recently!sheet music can be found here: ninsheetmusic.orgscreenshot credit: artstation.com/artwork/xDBoQO
Between - a prepositional prelude Bethany Wakim 2024-07-23 | My own short piece this time! An improv-turned-short etude; playing with hand crossings. Free sheet music: drive.google.com/file/d/1t3EXRFjLV3qn71gEqxrJPr-4xPd_2jTg/view?usp=sharing
Dreaming in the Hollow - Jason Olshan Bethany Wakim 2024-07-08 | A lovely piano work by @JasonOlshan . The mixed meter helps create a "dreaming" mood for this piece. The music wanders through variations of the same motif, circling again and again until the very end, and we "wake up" in a new key.
Thrall - Greg Harradine Bethany Wakim 2024-06-20 | I really enjoyed learning this short piece by composer youtube.com/@GregHarradineComposer?si=-5TEutKjhwbpsbI6! His use of Dorian mode and mixed meter feeling create an enchanting atmosphere. This is a sneak peek of a new set of 5 miniatures - keep an eye out on Greg's channel for the full set coming soon! Purchase sheet music for Thrall: payhip.com/b/Uvn1RFull set of 5 miniatures: payhip.com/b/D8aZh
In a dim, green place || ambient bitonal piano Bethany Wakim 2024-06-16 | In this piece, I wanted to capture the feeling of being inside during a summer rain - a quietness enveloped in a dim, green light. There are four parts weaving together in two different keys. Pre-save for Spotify and other streaming platforms: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bethanywakim/in-a-dim-green-placeSheet music available upon request.
Study in D minor, for left hand - Christine Donkin Bethany Wakim 2024-06-11 | A lovely, mesmerizing piece for the left hand by youtube.com/@christinedonkin7023?si=yxgn-J1Y7emaroaCA wonderful intermediate level addition to one-handed repertoire; the odd meter creates a lilting, wave-like feeling. I loved learning this piece!Christine's webpage: http://www.christinedonkin.comBuy this sheet music: sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/study-in-d-minor-for-piano-left-hand-22394307.html
Wanderers - Shaw Takeuchi Bethany Wakim 2024-06-05 | Enjoyed playing this lovely, simple piece by composer Shaw Takeuchi! Shaw's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCuFuZ3VG3L2TvF4f57yPfzA
Coffee To Go - Frederick Viner Bethany Wakim 2024-05-30 | "Coffee To Go" is the first piece in "Keeping On", a fantastic collection of 5 pieces by Frederick Viner. Many thanks to Fred for letting me record this piece! It is just as delightful to play as it is to listen, and as addicting as coffee - you can't play it just once. If you haven't before, make sure to check out Fred's channel for his original works and other great content: youtube.com/@FrederickViner "Keeping on" can be purchased here: frederickviner.com/list-of-works
Starfrost - an imaginary soundtrack for an imaginary video game Bethany Wakim 2024-05-12 | I had fun writing "Bubbles" (youtu.be/fpZVuJmQRCU?si=ZKVBd3rceqp_P1bN) a few months ago; wanted to try out a similar method again. This time it's a wintry, sparkly piece; gives me the feeling of exploring a landscape of stars and snow. Created in Logic using the built in library and one synth from Spitfire LABS. (Fun fact - I took the picture of the aurora in the background last night!) Audio visualization done by my fantastic sister-in-law. Pre-save on Spotify: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bethanywakim/starfrost?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=Email+&utm_source=SendGridFollow me on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1fHAuQVzkVAnEDWs7ZOb1W?si=sieIFtfjQu2RQB6VyjQO3Q
