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Get BOTH the CD and the Printed Songbook together at a discounted price. (Does not qualify for additional discounts or coupons) ALBUM INFO:Composer & Performer: Michele McLaughlin®Format: Audio CDPackaging: Eco-Wallet with Booklet and CDShrink WrappedType of Music: Solo Piano / Instrumental OnlyCopyright ©℗2026 ABOUT THIS ALBUM: The Little Things is a collection of quiet moments and honest emotions — the kind we often rush past, yet carry with us long after they’ve gone. This album grew out of a deeply personal season of life, shaped by love and friendship, gratitude and grief, anxiety and resilience, movement and stillness. It reflects the subtle joys, gentle heartbreaks, steady love, and fragile beauty woven into everyday life. These pieces honor the things that lift us, the things that weigh on us, and the people and moments that shape who we are. Some songs were born from joy and connection, others from loss and reflection, but all of them come from a place of noticing — of paying attention to what matters most. Each piece is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and sit with the little things that make life richer, softer, and more meaningful. LISTEN: ALBUM REVIEW The Little Things is the twenty-fourth solo piano album by pianist/composer Michele McLaughlin and, like most of her music, the fifteen tracks on the album come from a very personal place. Fourteen of the pieces are original compositions, and the fifteenth is a beautiful arrangement of “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” a huge hit for Elvis Presley back in the 1960s. Michele describes the album this way: “The Little Things is a collection of quiet moments and honest emotions — the kind we often rush past, yet carry with us long after they’ve gone. This album grew out of a deeply personal season of life, shaped by love and friendship, gratitude and grief, anxiety and resilience, movement and stillness. It reflects the subtle joys, gentle heartbreaks, steady love, and fragile beauty woven into everyday life. These pieces honor the things that lift us, the things that weigh on us, and the people and moments that shape who we are. Some songs were born from joy and connection, others from loss and reflection, but all of them come from a place of noticing — of paying attention to what matters most. Each piece is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and sit with the little things that make life richer, softer, and more meaningful.” The Little Things begins with the title track, a light and sometimes bittersweet look at the “little things” in life that shape us and make us who we truly are. “Blessed” expresses a deep sense of appreciation for a life well-lived. Much of the piece is played in the upper octaves of the piano, giving it a feeling of lightness and joy. “Grace” is about the patience, kindness and compassion we offer others as well as ourselves. A warm gentleness flows throughout the piece. “Can’t Help Falling In Love” has a flowing broken-chord pattern on the left hand supporting the simple, heartfelt melody. I really love this arrangement and the depth of emotion it expresses! “The Friendship Song” was inspired by those special people who take the time to really get to know and appreciate us for who we are, becoming an important part of our lives. “My Little Companion” is a loving tribute to Lexie, a very special cat who passed away last year. Light-hearted and joyful, it’s a wonderful way to remember an extra-special companion. “The Weight of Grief” was written after Lexie died, and reflects the painful mix of emotions that follow a loved one’s passing. “Barb’s Song” is much lighter, livelier and happier, expressing the power of music to connect and comfort in ways that words often cannot. “Hand In Hand” is a gentle love song, pure and simple! “I Miss You” is a different kind of love song - one that reflects the emptiness that can be felt when a loved one is away. Very sincere, tender and from the heart, it’s another favorite. The album comes to a close with “Resilience,” a piece about triumph and overcoming the obstacles in life. It begins quietly and pensively before bursting into a joyous celebration - a great way to end this special album! The Little Things will be released on March 10, 2026 and will be widely available to stream and download. More links will be added as they become available. A companion sheet music book is also available as is sheet music for the individual pieces from the album. Both thumbs up for the album and the sheet music! SONGBOOK INFOBinding: Spiral Bound Paper: Heavier stock for easy turning Released: ©2026 Physical Songbook Includes: •14 songs from the matching album (cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love" not included but can be purchased separately). •Table of contents •Information page Difficulty Level: Songs are ranked on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being the easiest of Michele's songs to play, and 5 being the most difficult of Michele's songs to play. This songbook ranges from Level 3 to Level 5 in difficulty. The Little Things - Level 3 Blessed - Level 3 Grace - Level 3 Elusive Sunrise - Level 4 The Friendship Song - Level 3 My Little Companion - Level 3 The Weight of Grief - Level 4 Sway - Level 3 Barb’s Song - Level 4 Hand in Hand - Level 3 I Miss You - Level 3 Ebb and Flow - Level 3 Anxious Worry - Level 3 Resilience - Level 3 SONGBOOK REVIEW The Little Things songbook Michele McLaughlin 2026 / Michele McLaughlin® 15 pieces / pages The Little Things songbook is the companion sheet music collection for Michele McLaughlin’s 2026 album by the same name. The fourteen original compositions are included in the songbook, but, due to licensing restrictions, Michele’s arrangement of “Can’t Help Falling In Love” is not. It can, however, be downloaded separately on Michele’s website. The songbook was transcribed by John Zechiel and proof-read by me, and I can guarantee that the sheet music is as close a match to the recordings as is possible. The printed songbooks are spiral-bound for easier page turns and the books and individual pieces can also be downloaded from Michele’s website as PDF files. Most of the fourteen pieces in the songbook are fairly easy, and it is expressive playing that will really bring the music to life. Most pieces are in easy key signatures with either no sharps or flats or just one or the other - two pieces are in Gb major, which has six flats. I would put all of the pieces at an intermediate to upper-intermediate playing level. There are very few chords and no reaches of more than an octave. The pieces are expressive and fun to play, and I would recommend them to advancing piano students of all ages. All of the pieces have pedaling suggestions, metronome settings, and the playing styles are in English (rather than Italian). The titles of the pieces, the key(s) they are in, and the number of pages are: The Little Things - Key of C (no sharps or flats) - 5 pages Blessed - Key of C (no sharps or flats) - 4 pages Grace - Key of G Minor (2 flats) - 4 pages Can’t Help Falling in Love - Key of C (no sharps or flats) - 3 pages Elusive Sunrise - Key of Gb (6 flats) - 4 pages The Friendship Song - Key of G (1 sharp) - 2 pages My Little Companion - Key of C (no sharps or flats) - 5 pages The Weight of Grief - Key of Gb major/Eb minor (6 flats) - 5 pages Sway - Key of G (1 sharp) - 6 pages Barb’s Song - Key of C (no sharps or flats) - 7 pages Hand in Hand - Key of C (no sharps or flats) - 4 pages I Miss You - Key of G (1 sharp) - 4 pages Ebb & Flow - Key of Bb (2 flats) - 4 pages Anxious Worry - Key of F (1 flat) - 6 pages Resilience - Key of C (no sharps or flats) - 4 pages

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Get BOTH the CD and the Printed Songbook together at a discounted price. ALBUM INFO:Composer & Performer: Michele McLaughlin®Format: Audio CDPackaging: Eco-Wallet with Booklet and CDShrink WrappedType of Music: Solo Piano / Instrumental OnlyCopyright ©℗2024 ABOUT THIS ALBUMIceland is a small island in the North Atlantic Ocean that boasts a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, black sand beaches, green moss covered lava rocks, thousands of waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, dramatic sea cliffs, towering mountain ranges, and breathtaking scenery. It is one of my all time favorite places and I’ve visited there twice, with my sister, in February 2016 and September 2021. The first trip was during winter and we stayed in Reykjavik and took excursions to see various areas of the Southern Coastline. The second trip was during the late summer into the beginning of fall, and we travelled around the entire country exploring as many areas as we could see in two weeks. During these trips we hiked to dozens of waterfalls, stood next to an erupting volcano and active lava flow, explored the isolated back county, rode in a zodiac on the bouncy rolling ocean waves to see wild sea life, saw the northern lights, were almost blown away by gale force winds, explored an ice cave inside a glacier, soaked in geothermal lagoons, saw hundreds of horses and sheep that are unique to Iceland, ate delicious food, and we had an absolute blast. These were two of my all time favorite sister vacations, and I wrote an entire album of music to share what we experienced there. Please enjoy, my twenty-fourth album, Iceland. ALBUM REVIEW "Iceland is the 23rd album from pianist/composer Michele McLaughlin and is a solo piano recollection of her two trips to Iceland with her sister in 2016 and 2021. A place I'd really like to visit myself, Michele's music actually moved that trip up my bucket list several notches! Michele has always been a vivid storyteller with her music, and this album is no exception, making it easy to imagine the rugged coastline, unique animals, Northern Lights and more. The CD includes a booklet with stunning photographs and descriptions of what inspired each piece. Recorded in Michele's home studio on her Fazioli 9' concert grand piano, the album was mastered and engineered by Joe Bongiorno at Piano Haven Studio. As always, the sound quality is excellent. Our tour through Iceland begins with "Aurora," a piece inspired by seeing the Northern Lights on a clear but windy night. The music swirls and dances, beautifully emulating the excitement of seeing the lights as well as the movement of the wind. "Gale Force" also expresses powerful, intense movement. "Roaming Free" is much lighter and gentler, and refers to the sheep that freely roam the countryside (except in winter, when they are rounded so they can survive the harsh weather). Very bright and lively, much of "Icelandic Rain" is played in the upper octaves of the piano, giving it an icy, intense feeling - definitely one of my favorites! "Foss" is the Icelandic word for "waterfall," and there are about 10,000 of them in Iceland. This piece also expresses quick, intense movement and is joyful and dancelike. "Middle of Nowhere (Möðrudalur)" is very spare, almost desolate, at the beginning, gradually picking up the tempo as it unfolds and describing an experience Michele calls magical and inspiring. "Eruption" is another favorite and describes being at the site of an active volcano, standing next to flowing lava, feeling the intense heat and hearing it crackle and hiss. "It was one of the most incredible things I've ever experienced." Very dark and powerful in some passages, lighter and more graceful in others, Michele very effectively uses the deep bass of the piano to describe the awesome power of the experience. "Hestur" is the Icelandic word for "horse," and the piece with that title is exhilarating as it describes a breed that is unique to Iceland. "The Ring Road" is the circular main highway around the outer edges of Iceland. This joyful piece is about Michele and her sister's adventures while driving that road. "Westman Island" was inspired by a community off the southern coastline of Iceland that includes a magnificent rock formation known as Elephant Rock. Light and carefree, it was obviously a very happy day! There are 269 glaciers in Iceland. The ice is blue and the glaciers sit on black sand beaches - a stunning sight, I'm sure! The piece called "Blue Ice" is slow with a steady, gracefully rolling rhythm and a simple but very descriptive melody. Our journey comes to a peaceful close with "Just Above the Horizon," a piece about the soft, golden light that is much like an all-day sunrise or sunset. Where's my suitcase? I wanna go!Iceland is certainly one of Michele McLaughlin's best albums so far! It will be released on December 6, 2024 and is available to pre-order now from Michele's website as well as Amazon, Bandcamp and Apple/iTunes. CDs can be pre-ordered on Michele's website and Bandcamp. Sheet music and a songbook with all of the pieces will be coming soon, too! Highly recommended!"-Kathy Parsons at MainlyPaino SONGBOOK INFOBinding: Spiral Bound Paper: Heavier stock for easy turning Released: ©2024 Physical Songbook Includes: •All 12 songs from the matching album •Table of contents •Information page Difficulty Level: Songs are ranked on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being the easiest of Michele's songs to play, and 5 being the most difficult of Michele's songs to play. This songbook ranges from Level 2 to Level 5 in difficulty. •2 Level 2 Songs•7 Level 3 Songs•2 Level 4 Songs•1 Level 5 Song SONGBOOK REVIEW Iceland songbookMichele McLaughlin2024 / Michele McLaughlin12 pieces/ 72 pagesIceland is the companion sheet music book for Michele McLaughlin's 2024 solo piano album by the same name. It contains all twelve original pieces from the album and was transcribed by John Zechiel and proof-read by me. These pieces are note-for-note accurate to the original recording and are at an intermediate to early-advanced playing level. The music was inspired by two trips Michele and her sister took to Iceland in 2016 and 2021, and there is a really nice variety in the music that reflects the changing landscape, weather, and unique animals of that part of the world as well as Michele's reactions to them. Michele has always been a vivid storyteller with her music, and this collection is no exception. From "Blue Ice" to "Eruption" to "Aurora" and "Gale Force," the music is expressive and a lot of fun to play. In addition to the sheet music, the Iceland songbook contains a couple of stunning photos on the front and back covers as well as Michele's biography. The layout of the music is very clear, well-spaced and easy to read. Dynamics, metronome settings and pedaling are all clearly marked. There are no reaches of more than an octave, and not that many chords - both hands are mostly single notes and intervals of two notes at a time. The difficulty levels that are listed with each piece below are from 1-5, with 1 being Michele's easiest pieces and 5 being her most difficult. Most of the pieces in this collection are mid-range. Fans of Michele's sheet music will thoroughly enjoy this songbook, too!The Iceland sheet music and songbook will be available on the release date of the album itself, which is December 6, 2024. More links will be added as they become available. The titles, the playing levels, they key(s) they are in and the number of pages are:Aurora (5) - Key of G minor (2 flats) - 6 pages Gale Force (3) - Key of D minor (1 flat) - 6 pages Roaming Free (3) - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 6 pages Icelandic Rain (4) - Key of D minor (1 flat) - 7 pages Foss (4) - Key of G minor (2 flats) - 9 pages Middle of Nowhere (Modrudalur) (3) - Key of A minor (0 sharps or flats) - 6 pages Eruption (3) - Key of Bb minor (5 flats) - 5 pages Hestur (3) - Key of A minor (0 sharps or flats) - 4 pages The Ring Road (2) - D minor (1 flat) - 6 pages Westman Island (3) - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 4 pages Blue Ice (3) - Key of A minor (0 sharps or flats) - 6 pages Just Above the Horizon (2) - Key of F (1 flat) - 5 pages This songbook is very enjoyable to play and I highly recommend it!Kathy ParsonsMainlyPiano.comLISTEN: Michele McLaughlin · Iceland

Iceland (Physical Bundle)

Kathy Parsons at MainlyPiano.com says: "With Luminous, her 22nd album, pianist/composer Michele McLaughlin reveals a softer and more delicate side to her playing and composing styles. There is a poignance in several of the pieces, but, overall, the album is an expression of contentment and peacefulness that is both contagious and satisfying. It's definitely one of her best yet!" Steve Sheppard at One World Music says: "Luminous by Michele McLaughlin in my view, is the best work of the artist thus far, I don’t say that lightly, as she has produced some amazing albums over the last 20 odd years, but for me she has manifested a sensitivity here that is beyond all that she has created before, and it has worked like absolute magic. Luminous is one of the most gentle and soothing narratives ever from Michele and is an album that every lover of any piano genre must simply have." Get BOTH the CD and the Printed Songbook together at a discounted price. Binding: Spiral Bound Paper: Heavier stock for easy turning Released: ©2022 Physical Songbook Includes: •All 10 songs from the matching album •Table of contents •Information page Difficulty Level: Songs range from Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate •5 Intermediate Songs •5 Advanced Intermediate Songs VIDEOS OF MUSIC FROM LUMINOUS Luminous Michele McLaughlin 2022 / Michele McLaughlin Music 55 pages / 10 songs Review by Kathy Parsons Luminous is the companion sheet music book for Michele McLaughlin's 2022 solo piano album by the same name. All ten pieces from the album are included, transcribed note-for-note to the recording by John Zechiel and proof-read by me. The songbook also includes the stunning artwork from the album on the front and back covers as well as Michele's bio. Inspired by different kinds of light and dark, most of these pieces express a warm contentment and peaceful feelings. Michele used some of the features on her Fazioli piano to soften the piano sound and make it more delicate, and that can't be notated in the sheet music, but using a lighter playing touch or the soft pedal on your piano should give a similar effect. None of the ten pieces are difficult, but playing with expression and emotion will make them come alive! The printed books are spiral-bound and printed on a medium-weight paper stock for easier page turns as well as durability. Downloadable PDF songbooks and individual sheet music downloads will also be available on the release date. (Printed books can be pre-ordered now). Most of the pieces are in less-complicated key signatures (see below), and none of the rhythms are difficult. There are no reaches of more than an octave. Pianists of all ages will enjoy this music, which is suitable for teaching as well as personal enjoyment.All forms of Luminous (recording, songbook, sheet music) will be released on November 25, 2022. More links will be added as they become available. Recommended!!!The titles of the pieces, the key(s) they are in, and the number of pages are:Droplets of Gray - Key of C minor/ Eb major (3 flats) - 6 pagesWhen You Hurt, I Hurt - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 6 pagesKaleidoscope - Key of F (1 flat) - 7 pagesShimmer - Key of G (1 sharp)/ C (0 sharps or flats) - 3 pagesMoonlit Shadows - Key of D minor (1 flat) - 5 pagesThe Golden Hour - Key of G (1 sharp) - 4 pagesLuminous - Key of D minor (1 flat)/ G minor (2 flats)/ C minor (3 flats)/ F minor (4 flats) - 5 pagesFireflies - Key of A minor (0 sharps or flats) - 6 pagesAdrift - Key of Eb minor (6 flats) - 3 pagesLanterns In the Sky - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 6 pages

Luminous (Physical Bundle)

Early Praise for Home: “A truly celebratory album brimming with love, life, happiness, gratitude, and all the blessings of home and hearth, this is Michele McLaughlin’s finest work. ‘Home’ is a must-have album for all.” – Dyan Garris at New Age CD "Home tells the story of finding true love and then finding the perfect home to live happily ever after in. Many of the twelve tracks are lively and upbeat, expressing joy and love, and this is Michele's most buoyant album to date. I should also mention that the cover artwork is as warm and beautiful as the music itself. ... This is music sure to lift your mood and brighten your day, so don't miss it!" - Kathy Parsons at MainlyPiano.com "A jubilant journey to new abodes! Most highly recommended!" - Dick Metcalf at Contemporary Fusion Reviews Get BOTH the CD and the Printed Songbook together at a discounted price. Binding: Spiral Bound Paper: Heavier stock for easy turning Released: ©2021 Physical Songbook Includes: •All 12 songs from the matching album plus a solo version of "This Beautiful Life" •Table of contents •Information page Difficulty Level: Songs range from Advanced Beginner to Advanced Intermediate •2 Advanced Beginner Songs •8 Intermediate Songs •3 Advanced Intermediate Songs SONGBOOK REVIEW by Kathy Parsons at MainlyPiano: Home songbook Michele McLaughlin 2021 / Michele McLaughlin 13 piano solos/ 84 pages Review coming soon...

Home (Physical Bundle)

Get BOTH the CD and the Printed Songbook together at a discounted price. Binding: Spiral Bound Paper: Heavier stock for easy turning Released: ©2020 Physical Songbook Includes: •All 13 songs from the matching album. •Table of contents •Information page Difficulty Level: Songs range from Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate •4 Intermediate Songs •9 Advanced Intermediate Songs LISTEN TO SONGS FROM THE ALBUM: Michele McLaughlin · Sketches SONGBOOK REVIEW by Kathy Parsons at MainlyPiano: Sketches songbook Michele McLaughlin 2020 / Michele McLaughlin 13 piano solos/ 64 pages Sketches is the companion sheet music book for Michele McLaughlin’s 2020 solo piano album by the same name. All thirteen pieces from the recording are included and have been transcribed note-for-note to match Michele’s improvisations as closely as possible (I proofed the sheet music, so I can vouch for that!). As I write this, the printed books are not yet available, so I’m reviewing the PDF version, which is the same except it’s digital (duh!). Individual pieces are also available to download from Michele’s website and are ranked by level of advancement there. None of these pieces are what I would call advanced or difficult and none of them are in challenging key signatures. In fact, nine of the thirteen songs have one sharp (1) or flat (3) or none (5). None of the pieces have any reaches of more than an octave, and there aren’t many octaves, either, so pianists with smaller hands will love that! The scores are well-spaced, roomy and easy to read. Pedaling suggestions are included, as are the metronome settings. There is a nice range of moods and emotional expressions in the music, giving pianists lots of choices to suit their own moods whenever they sit down at the piano or keyboard to play. Both versions of the songbook also include a full-page bio and the cover artwork is a larger version of the striking and colorful album cover. Michele’s music is appealing to just about any age group and is well-suited to teaching material for students from an early-intermediate level and up. I’ve worked on Michele’s sheet music with several of my own piano students and the response from them is always enthusiastic (students ALWAYS spend more time practicing music that they love!). The music is available from www.MicheleMcLaughlin.com. Enjoy! The titles of the pieces, the keys they are in and the number of pages are: At First Sight - Key of C minor (3 flats) - 5 pages Hope - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 4 pages One Life - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 4 pages Waiting - Key of D minor (1 flat) - 6 pages The Traveler - Key of A minor (0 sharps or flats) - 4 pages Farewell Little Love - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 6 pages Forever Yours - Key of C (0 sharps or flats) - 4 pages The Right Choice - Key of C minor (3 flats) - 5 pages The Long Night - Key of D minor (1 flat) - 4 pages Relief - Key of C minor (3 flats) - 3 pages Home at Last - Key of G (1 sharp) - 4 pages Lost - Key of C minor (3 flats) - 5 pages Unshakeable - Key of D minor (1 flat) - 6 pages Kathy Parsons MainlyPiano.com 12/4/2020

Sketches (Physical Bundle)

Get BOTH the CD and the Printed Songbook together at a discounted price. Binding: Spiral Bound Paper: Heavier stock for easy turning Released: ©2019 Physical Songbook Includes: •All 12 songs from the matching album. •Table of contents •Information page Difficulty Level: Songs range from Beginner to Advanced Intermediate •1 Advanced Beginner Song •7 Intermediate Songs •4 Advanced Intermediate Songs

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