{"title":"The Christopher Brennan Collection","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7998\/3543\/files\/CB_Circle_160x160.png?v=1789234797\" alt=\"Dr. Christopher Brennan\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDr. Christopher Brennan is a pianist, educator, and adjudicator with extensive experience in performance and teaching. He earned his Master of Music from Yale University and his Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Southern California.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has served on the faculties of Chapman University and Irvine Valley College, maintains a private teaching studio in South Pasadena, and holds an MFA in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM®, Brennan brings his performance and pedagogical experience to the TECH Lab Series as co-author of MajorMinor+ and Arpeggio+. His contributions support the series’ practical, structured approach to developing essential technical skills at the piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—Part of the Christopher Brennan Collection at TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tech-lab-series-majorminor","title":"TECH Lab Series: MajorMinor+","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMajorMinor+\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical visual guide to \u003cstrong\u003emajor scales and the three forms of the minor scale—natural, harmonic, and melodic—in all keys\u003c\/strong\u003e for piano. Compiled, designed, and edited by Tom Gerou with Dr. Christopher Brennan, it brings together extensive teaching experience with a thoughtful, highly refined approach to how technical information is organized and presented.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book makes \u003cstrong\u003ekey relationships and fingering patterns readily apparent\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting major and minor scales in a clear, intuitive format that reinforces keyboard geography, tonal understanding, and technical fluency. Two quick-reference charts provide an additional layer of support: \u003cstrong\u003eone groups scales with similar fingering patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003ea comprehensive fingering chart\u003c\/strong\u003e offers at-a-glance reference for every scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a \u003cstrong\u003eslim, studio-ready reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMajorMinor+\u003c\/em\u003e places essential scale information at the fingertips of teachers and students—clear, complete, and easy to reach for whenever it is needed. \u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Elementary–Intermediate pianists, it remains a practical studio reference as technique develops.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7998\/3543\/files\/TGM00161.pdf?v=1785187162\" title=\"TECH Labs Sample Pages\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE PAGES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514255454391,"sku":"TGM00161","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7998\/3543\/files\/TGM00161.jpg?v=1787853920"},{"product_id":"tech-lab-series-arpeggio","title":"TECH Lab Series: Arpeggio+","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArpeggio+\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical visual guide to \u003cstrong\u003emajor and minor arpeggios in all keys\u003c\/strong\u003e for piano. Compiled, designed, and edited by Tom Gerou with Dr. Christopher Brennan, it brings together extensive teaching experience with a thoughtful, highly refined approach to how technical information is organized and presented.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized by the Circle of Fifths, the book presents arpeggio patterns in a clear, intuitive format that reinforces \u003cstrong\u003ekeyboard geography, harmonic understanding, and technical fluency\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003equick-reference fingering chart\u003c\/strong\u003e provides at-a-glance access to standard arpeggio fingerings for practice and review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a \u003cstrong\u003eslim, studio-ready reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eArpeggio+\u003c\/em\u003e places essential arpeggio information at the fingertips of teachers and students—clear, complete, and easy to reach for whenever it is needed. \u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Elementary–Intermediate pianists, it remains a practical studio reference as technique develops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7998\/3543\/files\/TGM00169.pdf?v=1787761918\" title=\"TECH Labs Sample Pages\"\u003eCL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7998\/3543\/files\/TGM00162.pdf?v=1787761872\" title=\"TECH Labs Sample Pages\"\u003eICK HERE FOR SAMPLE PAGES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49058831892663,"sku":"TGM00162","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7998\/3543\/files\/TGM00162.jpg?v=1787853908"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7998\/3543\/collections\/CB_Circle.png?v=1789234848","url":"https:\/\/tomgeroumusic.com\/collections\/christopher-brennan.oembed","provider":"TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}