Archive - PianoCreativity by Garreth Brooke

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

Dec 19 •

What frost teaches us about creativity

A reminder to pay attention to subtle details

Dec 12 •

Your questions answered #2

Favourite improv starters? Reluctant teenagers?

Dec 7 •

Does pop belong on exam syllabuses? ABRSM responds!

Reassuring news from the biggest exam board

Dec 2 •

November 2024

Review: Behind Bars: General Conventions

This is a fantastic resource that should be on the bookshelves of everyone who writes music

Nov 27 •

Your questions answered #1

What method? What notation app? How to do creativity and repertoire in one lesson?

Nov 21 •

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

Nov 19 •

3:40

Musical Doodles: Have Fun Writing Music

This charming illustrated book from Paul Harris is chock full of composition inspiration

Nov 17 •

So what's the best creative Christmas book?

All three books have real strengths, but each of them is best suited to a specific need.

Nov 11 •

Review: 20 Favourite Christmas Songs: How To Play Lead Sheets

A progressive method book for Christmas carol lead sheets by Susan Staples Bell

Nov 10 •

Review: Wicked Keys Christmas

With 15 popular carols in a variety of arrangements, this collection has a lot to offer, especially for group classes

Nov 9 •

Review: Easy Piano Lead Sheets and Chord Charts: Christmas Edition

Comprehensive and well formatted, this book will make teaching Christmas a breeze

Nov 8 •

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