The Notebook
Why I Use the Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method with Adult Beginners
Over many years of teaching adult beginners, I’ve come to value the Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method for its holistic, musical approach, helping students to play, understand, and enjoy music from their very first lesson.
Sonata for Flute & Piano (Mel Bonis) | Flute Sheet Music Review
A musically vibrant and fresh edition of Mel Bonis’ Sonata for Flute & Piano, and one that has more than justified its place on my shelves.
Peaceful Piano Solos: Musicals | Piano Sheet Music Review
Peaceful Piano Solos: Musicals is a really lovely collection which invites you to relax at the piano while reconnecting with favourite songs from across the musical theatre repertoire.
Advanced Flute Repertoire Grades 7–8 Level | Flute Sheet Music Review
A review of Advanced Flute Repertoire Grades 7–8 Level from Edition Peters, a collection of 18 advanced works for flute and piano and solo flute.
Music We Might Have Played | Piano Sheet Music Review
A carefully curated and refreshingly diverse piano collection for Grade 5+ players, Music We Might Have Played offers not only engaging repertoire but a genuine gateway to further musical discovery.
Birmingham Bach Choir: Let there be Light | Concert Review
A review of Birmingham Bach Choir at Bournville Parish Church, featuring Rutter’s Requiem, Kodály’s Laudes Organi, and organist Martyn Rawles in a light-filled programme.
Bluey: First Ever Piano Book | Piano Sheet Music Review
A quick-take review of Bluey: First Ever Piano Book, exploring how this playful resource invites young beginners to discover the piano through curiosity, imagination, and shared music-making.
The Musical Skill That Taught Itself: How I Learned to Love Sight-Reading
Discover how sight-reading can develop naturally through curiosity, play, and exploration - a lifelong skill for every musician and teacher.

