When I Was in Heaven - Live Performance

Here's a conversation between myself and some angels before I was born... Based on a true story.

Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mstegner
Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Stegner/217844387997

When I Was in Heaven (Michael Stegner)
Originally Released on the album Fascination Nation
Lyrics:
When I was in heaven
before I was born
I would sing, I would play
in the clouds with the angels and their harps.

They gathered me around
and said my time had come.
Then the angels sang this song for me
to prepare me for the world...

"Sometimes your brains will hurt.
Sometimes your food won't taste quite right.
And sometimes you won't get what you want -
That's more often than not."

I don't want to hear any more.
I just want to stay where I am.
I can't wait to be big and strong.
I'll just run around and do whatever I want.

What do I need to do
to stay up here with you?
I don't want to live down there
in that crazy people stew.

"It's not as bad as it seems.
Some people are really nice down there.
Time will go by so fast...
You'll be back here in a flash."

I don't want to listen any more.
I can see with my own two eyes.
People down there - they can't get along.
Whose to say I won't play along?

When I was in heaven,
before I was born.
The angels sang this song for me
to prepare me for the world.

by Michael Stegner

Copyright © 2009

Elliot Smith Cover - "Between the Bars"

Some friends have been really getting into Elliot Smith lately. This led me to practicing along with his recordings. I finally decided to give "Between the Bars" a try. It's such a beautiful song and I can't wait to get to know it better. Here it is after working through it for a couple of days.

"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" Piano Lesson Series - Part 3

Here is the third lesson on "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" - the classic song made famous by Willie Nelson. This one goes over chords and patterns we can use to back up a singer or melody instrument.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel so you know when the next one comes along.

Or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mstegner
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Stegner/217844387997

How to Play Piano on "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" as played by Willie Nelson.

Here is a new video on how to play "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" as played by Willie Nelson (sort of). There will be several more videos to follow in the series. You can always use these tricks on any popular song you may be interested in playing. Subscribe to the series by clicking here.

Chords for the Piano in Eb Major

Here are the basic triads in Eb Major.  Learning these along with the video will help you play songs in the key of Eb.

How to Play Chords for Popular Songs in F Major on the Piano

Playing through chords in every key is really helpful when practicing.  Here is the latest video on playing chords on the piano or keyboard.  Practice along with this to get your bearings in the key of F Major.  

You can apply the concepts to popular and rock songs immediately.  It's also helpful to do this for beginning jazz students and classical players.

Michael Stegner

Popular and Rock Music Piano Tips - Part 1

Here is the latest video on playing pop piano.  These are tricks that can be applied to many popular songs where there is a singer or a band.  It primarily focuses on the role of the piano in modern popular and rock music.  Have fun with this.