Compose
Original music and ideas
I've composed tunes on piano (or guitar) almost as long as I've played - and it's great fun.
Since writing more recently, I thought it would be good to have a page for it.
Jan 2022 - 24 new tunes in every key!
I took up the challenge to compose a tune in every key throughout January - see Exhibition Pieces for all the music.
There's also a FUN PAGE explaining how they were created.
Dec 2021 - New Inspiration page
I've added a new page to help inspire composing and improvising - it randomly provides a key and mood . . .
June/July 2021 - New Songs
Preparing for a new album, writing a new song each day as I walk our dogs at the park :)
More over on my songs page
May 2021 - Daily Tune Sketches
On a Monday morning in May, an idea for a wee tune came to me - so I wrote it down in a spare few minutes.
This inspired me to have a go at writing one every day of the week (nearly) - see below.
These little sketches will help inspire me to write more new pieces of music - and maybe inspire you too :)
September 2020 - Roots, Branches + Leaves
Six original pieces of music written especially for piano, ranging from beginner to grade 5 level - and inspired by trees. There's the optimistic "Horse chestnut", the gradually blossoming "Slowly growing", the thoughtful "Leaves are falling", the playful pair "Climbing the branches" and "Squirrel!" and finally the robust and swirling piece "If a tree falls in the forest..." More here
August 2020 - Lochs, Hills + Rivers
Six pieces for piano, inspired by exploring some of Scotland's natural beauty. Whether Walking to Loch Brandy, climbing Edinburgh's Salisbury Crags, or looking out Across the Tay. These range from grade 1-5 level. Read more about it
July 2020 - Notes from a Scottish Summer
Seven pieces for piano written during a week of lockdown in July 2020, full of blue notes and jazz chords.Each one has a different feel, from mellow or wistful to fast & snappy, and they are around grade 3-5 level. More on this page