Apricot and Amberleigh Emusibles

I remember being advised in my late teens NOT to write educational music. Why? Because it is seen as somehow inferior to the real business of composition and if you once cross that boundary you will never be taken seriously as a composer.

I find that argument is two-sided. There is an element of cliquiness within the world of "serious music" that will consign you to the educational "bin" - but that same element will be equally sniffy about your gender. Conversely, what great composer has not at some time figured in an educational book or a grade examination?

Perhaps it is time to consign the "educational music" stereotype to the bit bin of history, but for convenience only this is a separate page for "educational music activities".

My first group is comprised of guitar pieces for beginners. They are written for ease of reading and suitable for younger pupils. Some have TAB. These are also available to order in book form.

Echoing Notes (2007) - solo instrument 

Heeby Geebees - for beginner soloist and mixed group (2009) 

Octo-Piece No 1 - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar (with TAB) (2009) 

Octo-Piece No 2 - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar (with TAB) (2009) 

Octo-Piece No 3 - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar (with TAB) (2009) 

Octo-Piece No 4 - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar (with TAB) 

Octo-Piece No 5 - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar (with Tab) (2009) 

Octo-Piece No 6 - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar (with TAB) (2009) 

Octo-Piece No 7 - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar (with TAB) (2009) 

Octo-Piece No 8 - Solo Fingerstyle Guitar (with TAB) (2009) 

Songs of the Reef - 8 Octo-Pieces for Young Guitarists (with TAB) (2009) 

Click here for an explanation of what Band In A Jam is and what it sets out to do for young guitar players and Junior Bands. 

These pieces in contemporary styles are written with improvisation in mind and feature guitars and keys as well as "regular" Junior Band instruments. Some feature in a project I wrote called Band In A Jam. (Links to follow.)

Bach to the Swamp - mixed ensemble 

Fried Rice and Jam - Indie Groove for Guitars, Keys and Woodwind 

October Holiday (2008) - mixed ensemble 

Reggae Sundae - Instrumental & Jam 

Running A Riff - Bass, Guitar and Drums (2008) 

So Silky You're Apricot - Soft Jazz Groove 

Sticky Billy (2008) - mixed ensemble 

Sticky Billy - Guitar Trio