Dust Bunnies - collection of 10 solos

Written as an homage to my 10-year-old daughter's bedroom and all the wonders it contained! From hamsters to toads, moonlight streams to secret hiding spots, these pieces are symbolic of every child's room. Contains the Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 2 study piece, Moon Through the Window.

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ADVANCED BEGINNER to Grade 2

Forgotten Dreams - collection of 7 solos

An expressive and contemporary set of solos. Students will be exposed to many interesting composition techniques including tonal shifts, syncopated rhythms, lush harmonies and gentle melodies, brilliant cross hand techniques and chord clusters. Contains the Grade 8 study piece from the Royal Conservatory of Music Syllabus, Spider On The Ceiling.

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UPPER INTERMEDIATE to grades 6 - 9

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Solitude

An emotional, dramatic solo in a romantic, yet contemporary style. Technical elements include wide arpeggios, crossed hands, an extensive range, ornamented grace notes and powerful dynamics. This piece will appeal to any student or player that expresses their personal inner feelings through music! Included in the Canadian National Conservatory of Music (CNCM) Northern Lights Grade 9 Repertoire Book.

EARLY ADVANCED to Grade 9

Perpetuo

A study in polytonality (the right hand is in Db major key and the left hand in C major), cross hand techniques, equal hand strength, percussive effects, left hand melody projection under a right hand accompaniment figure, chromaticism and expressiveness. The mood is vibrant, energetic, driving and intense! A very exciting piece to learn, perform, and hear.

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EARLY ADVANCED to Grade 9

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By Varying Degrees

An advanced work every piano student should learn! The form is a Theme and Variations, and each variation features a different compositional technique including neo-romantic, polyphonic, fugal, quartal /quintal, 12-tone, and modern folk! An excellent introduction to contemporary compositional languages in short, bite-sized bits. Duration: 4'40"

ADVANCED to Grade 10

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This Is Me - 
collection of 8 solos

Designed as an emotional outlet for young people. Teaches musical awareness and expression through specific feelings and "painting" them with sound. Love, anger, sadness, joy, silliness, loneliness, happiness, frustration ... all are expressed musically. Emphasizes upon young students that music is nothing without feeling, and neither are we!

INTERMEDIATE: grades 5 to 8

NEW RELEASE expected in 2025

Off Balance Duets - collection of 6 duets

This volume of six imaginative duets is designed for the scenario where one player is a bit older/more advanced than the other. This is such a common occurrence in families, and between friends. For each duet, either the Secondo or the Primo is one level easier than the other. Also makes for great teacher or parent and student playing opportunities.

ADVANCED BEGINNER: grades 1 to 3

My Favourite Things - collection of 6 duets

Ice Cream, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Summer Rain ... these are just a few of the delightful duets found in this collection. AND - one of the parts is easier than the other, making them perfect for siblings and friends who want to play together, but one is more advanced. The player playing the easier part will sound like a star and feel their confidence levels rise as they play along with the more difficult part.

JUNIOR: Grades 2 to 4

Best Friends - collection of 7 duets

This "duet story" is perfect for friends to learn together. Encompassing a first meeting, becoming new friends, going to a birthday party, sharing secrets, having a fight, feeling lonely, making up, and finally, Best Friends Forever, these seven playful duets are a delightful exploration into all the facets of a musical friendship. 

JUNIOR: grades 3 to 5

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Mud Puddle !
Piano Trio

Dangerously dirty! OH MY - what a super fun, dramatic and confidence-building work for young pianists. Easy to learn by rote or note, it features repetitive notes and rhythm patterns, bold dynamics, tons of imagination and even some improv! Mud Puddle's contemporary tonality combined with a simple tune stretches the box for young musicians.

PRELIMINARY