ABOUT KATHRYN CARPENTER MUSIC

Background

Kathryn Carpenter, M.A., vocalist, recording artist, composer/arranger, piano and vocal instructor, has been teaching since 2006. What a blessing and privilege it is to teach music to students of all ages a variety of forms of music, as well as a love for music! Kathryn's educational background includes a B.A. in music business (Anderson University) with a vocal performance minor (studied classical voice, opera), and a M.A. in music (Ball State University 2005), studying jazz piano. Her vocal teaching experience includes teaching private lessons (classical voice, jazz, gospel, and music for children).

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"Kathryn Carpenter is a multifaceted music artist known for her work as a vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger. She has a significant focus on religious and gospel music, with notable albums such as "Heavenly Hymns Not Forgotten" released in 2006. 

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Kathryn Carpenter is a talented vocalist, composer, and arranger known for her dreamy and inspirational music. Her work spans various genres, including classical, jazz, southern gospel, and 1940s style vocals. She has released multiple CD projects such as "Prince of Peace," "Heaven," and "Ever in Joyful Song," featuring both original compositions and arrangements of traditional hymns. Kathryn's music is available on platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon​ (Apple Music - Web Player)​​ (AllMusic)​​ (Kathryn Carpenter)​.

Her music career encompasses a broad range of activities. She has published several music books and sheet music collections, including arrangements for hymns, Christmas music, jazz, and classical pieces. Carpenter's offerings include titles like "Jazzical Christmas," (CD) "Christmas Piano for Everyone," and "Happy, Jazzy, Classy Christmas" (https://www.kathrynleecarpenter.com/freeexercises). She also provides educational resources like finger exercises and vocal lesson books, catering to both beginners and more advanced musicians.

Additionally, Kathryn Carpenter maintains an online presence where she shares free sheet music, exercises, and performances. She continues to teach piano and voice lessons, emphasizing a wide array of musical styles from classical to contemporary genres. (https://www.kathrynleecarpenter.com/freeexercises)."

Kathryn’s books: (Books are on Amazon or PDF)

1. Jazz, Blues, Contemporary, & Pop Piano

2. Hymn Collection for Advanced Piano

3. Christmas Duets for Piano & Violin

4. A Happy, Jazzy, Classy Christmas (Intermediate)

5. Christmas Piano for the Late Beginner

6. Hymn Collection for Advanced Piano & Violin

7. Time for Jazz Piano (Intermediate)

8. Hymn Duets for Piano & Violin: Easy Hymn Arrangements

9. Heavenly Hymns for Piano

10. Finger Exercise Collection for Scales

11. Finger Exercise Collection (5 Note Exercises)

12. Finger Exercise Collection for Harmonic Minor Scales

13. Fun with Classics: Intermediate Piano Pieces with a Classical Style

14. News for the Blues (Intermediate Piano)

15. Fun with Chords: Finger Exercise Collection

16. Hymns for Everyone: Easy & Intermediate Arrangements

17. Hymns for Everyone: Piano & Violin Duets

18. It’s Time to Boogie (Piano Level 2)

19. Jazz Duets for Piano and Violin

20. Contemplating Christmas with Piano

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Kathryn’s CD Projects/Recordings (Albums)

“Heavenly Hymns Not Forgotten” (2006)

“Heaven” (2011)

“Prince of Peace” (2012)

“Only Trust Him” (2015)

"Ever in Joyful Song" (2017)

"A Jazzical Christmas" (2020)

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