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ALBUM INFO:

Composer & Performer: Michele McLaughlin®
Format: Audio CD
Packaging: Eco-Wallet with Booklet and CD
Shrink Wrapped
Type of Music: Solo Piano / Instrumental Only

Copyright ©℗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.

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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 INFO

Binding: 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

The Weight of Grief (PDF Sheet Music)

The Weight of Grief (PDF Sheet Music)

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