Sometimes a book drops through the letterbox, and when I open the envelope, I just know that this is going to be a book which remains on my shelves forever.…

Over the years, we've tended, as teachers, to pigeonhole books into certain categories. There are books of pieces (the 'repertoire'), books of exercises (studies or etudes), and tutor books (which…

As awareness has increased in recent years, there have been a growing number of volumes of piano music by women composers published. A while back, I explored Her Story, compiled…

One of the nice things about being sent things for review, is that you often come across books which you may not otherwise have seen. I get sent a lot…

I have to confess, I wasn't sure what to expect from My Quirky Notebook, the latest volume of piano music from Angeline Bell. I had so enjoyed reviewing her last…

Sometimes a book comes along which I enjoy playing from so much, I forget to actually write the review! Perhaps that is the greatest endorsement? Peaceful Piano Playlist Revisited has…

What better way to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, than with this excellent and varied selection of British Classics, another publication in Faber Music's well-conceived The…

As I've written before, I get quite a number of books sent to me for review. For many, as much as I value and enjoy their concept and content, I…

Keybop is a collection of 11 jazzy piano solos by Jason Sifford, available in two volumes for mid- to late-elementary and early intermediate levels. Jason Sifford is a freelance pianist…

Just occasionally, a book comes along which: (a) I look forward to playing as much as I look forward to using it in my teaching; and (b) I know I'll…

[This post contains affiliate links] I have to confess that the name Õlafur Arnalds is new to me. But, even at the age of just 36, he has already released…

[Thi post contains affiliate links] I'm going to start by saying the presentation of this book is exquisite. As I seem to keep saying, I have a whole shelf section…