Free Downloads
Get Sam's new tracks for free. Click on the arrow on the right side of the Soundcloud player to download.
Video/Music Projects
Blog
Yes, music is art
September 27, 2011
"Yes, music is art," writes Grand Rapids Press critic John Sinkevics (read full article). "But are songs really ArtPrize fodder?" Like Fox Mulder from the "X-Files," Sinkevics pursues the case for music's inclusion in the 3rd annual ArtPrize—the largest open art competition in the world with enormous cash awards—by documenting the performances and interviewing musicians and audience members with undeniable enthusiasm even as he seems to wonder whether anyone will really believe it. This is my response: Yes, music is art. It belongs at ArtPrize. And here is why I think so.
Piano Sheet Music
Piano sheet music for "Blueberry Girl" is now available as a download. Just click on the link to go to my Sibelius Music page. Two versions are available and vary in difficulty. You can see a preview to find the version that is right for you. Enjoy!
"Blueberry Girl"
"Blueberry Girl" - easier version
(Requires the free Scorch plugin - available at the link)

Chicago pianist and keyboardist Sam Stryke (aka Sam Struyk, pronounced