Compositions

For me, composing and teaching go hand in hand. 

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During over a quarter of a century of teaching, I have always enjoyed helping my students by creating original pieces for them to enjoy (whilst working on technique, often without realising!)

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Having taught piano students at every level, I have seen the abilities of pianists at all stages of their musical journeys. I include different pedagogical aspects in each piece to suit the skills of pianists at that particular level. 

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At the early levels, 5-Note pieces, Beginner (Grade 0-1), Early Intermediate (Grade 2-3), 
the pieces focus on:

• Maintaining 5-note hand positions followed by changing hand position effectively

• Building confidence lifting hands away from the keys. 

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At the middle levels, Intermediate (Grade 4-5) , the pieces begin working on:

• Finger dexterity 

• Strengthening 5th fingers

• Exploring more expressive playing

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The higher levels - Advanced Intermediate (Grade 6-7) and Advanced (Grade 8, Grade 8+) -  focus more on:

• Balance 

• Part-playing

• Increasing stamina 

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All levels also focus on:

• Coordination

• Rhythm

• Intervallic recognition

• Maintaining a consistent tempo

• Chord placement

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