Piano Creativity by Garreth Brooke

Home
Archive
About
What’s the best way to teach chords?
I think I’ve figured it out
 • 
Garreth Brooke
A Creative Introduction to 'Railroad Blues' by Ben Crosland
A wonderful introduction to improvising the 12 bar blues
 • 
Garreth Brooke
2
Course Review: Piano Patterns in Harmony
A wonderful guide to getting creative with classical music
 • 
Garreth Brooke
2
A Creative Introduction to Silver Lining by Victoria Proudler
This lovely piece is part of ABRSM's Grade 1 syllabus
 • 
Garreth Brooke
Review: Music-Creativity-Joy by Forrest Kinney
This book is profoundly enriching and deeply encouraging
 • 
Garreth Brooke
2

Creative ideas

View all
How I turned Bach's Prelude in C minor into a new piece
and why this is in keeping with Bach's own creative practise
 • 
Garreth Brooke
How I turned 'L'Egyptienne' by Rameau into a new piece
Watch now | And how to use mistakes to teach theory and creativity in your lessons
 • 
Garreth Brooke
4
3:40
Christmas: the most creative time of the year
How to help your students to create their own versions of their favourite carols
 • 
Garreth Brooke
2
A Creative Introduction to "Fresh Air" by Andrew Eales
This charming piece features on many Grade 1 syllabuses
 • 
Garreth Brooke
A Creative Introduction to Whirlpool by Angeline Bell
It's a pleasure to feature this lovely piece from the popular composer's latest book, My Seaside Notebook
 • 
Garreth Brooke

Interviews

View all
57:40
The joys of teaching creatively and collaboratively
Watch now | The complete interview with Jeni Warder of Keys Piano School
 • 
Garreth Brooke
The power of a teaching community
Jeni Warder on working creatively with other teachers
 • 
Garreth Brooke
4
Teaching creatively makes us better teachers
Jeni Warder on the power of taking a creative approach
 • 
Garreth Brooke
2
We want to develop not just as musicians, but as people
Jeni Warder on the power of teaching creativity to change lives
 • 
Garreth Brooke
31:15
The complete interview: Prof. Karen Schlimp on teaching creativity
Watch now (31 mins) | How to teach improvisation, principles of creative pedagogy, and Karen's favourite resources
 • 
Garreth Brooke
3:18
Impromosaik: the crazy folding book with unlimited ideas for improvisation
Author Karen Schlimp explains the concept behind her brilliant book of creative inspriation
 • 
Garreth Brooke
1:31
How to get students to relax while improvising
Prof. Karen Schlimp on choosing the right materials and the right words
 • 
Garreth Brooke
1:57
Using language to cultivate a creative mindset in students, with Prof. Karen Schlimp
"You don't need 'right' or 'wrong': every way I play it has a different effect on the listener"
 • 
Garreth Brooke
© 2025 Garreth Brooke
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture