Dark from The Pianist’s Guide to the Universe

In Vol. 3, Dark, my husband, astrophysicist, Dr. Martin Duncan and I have combined our talents to explore the theme of darkness, ranging from familiar topics like nightfall, dark skies and eclipses to much more exotic concepts like frozen stars and the mysterious dark matter and dark energy that seem to shape the structure and… Read more »

Branches

Branches (2022) contains 13 Late Intermediate Piano Solos and takes teachers and students to new heights, branching out into greater complexity both technically and interpretively. This latest collection brings new life to the late intermediate student and offers the unique opportunity to sample the works of all 13 Red Leaf composers, including the newest members… Read more »

Saplings

Saplings features twenty-one early intermediate piano solos and is the second anthology from the composers of Red Leaf Pianoworks. Following Red Leaf’s first elementary volume, Sprouts, this collection raises the technical and interpretive challenges while keeping the repertoire imaginative and inspiring for both the teacher and performer.   from the Fall 2023 review in the… Read more »

Thumbs Up

Everyone now is using their thumbs to text. So I decided to write a book for the texting pianist using thumbs only! These are fun pieces that students will enjoy and help them to use their thumbs in creative ways.   ThumBoogie (Level 3-4) Thumby Trot (Level 4) Stretching (Level 4) Thumb Chase (Level 4)… Read more »

Six Easy Nocturnes in Romantic Style

This piano collection has been crafted with the intention of creating beautiful, romantic pieces that are accessible to intermediate students while also being simple enough for teachers to sight read them. Drawing inspiration from the works of composers such as Field, Schumann, Chopin, and Fauré, these pieces offer a fresh perspective on the nocturne form,… Read more »

Quiet Reflections

Quiet Reflections invites intermediate to advanced-level pianists of all ages to explore the nostalgic emotions of childhood through five lyrical movements. This unique suite of piano solos marks the composer’s second collection with Red Leaf Pianoworks. The motifs for each movement are drawn from some of the composer’s earliest musical ideas, reaching back to her… Read more »

Childhood Excursions series: complete 4-book set

Childhood Excursions (volumes 1-4) by Amy Stephens is a four-book series for mastering arm and wrist fluidity at the piano. Beginning through advanced pianists will learn important motions generating in the elbow and wrist, such as wrist rotation, arm/wrist circles, drop-lift, straight down, straight across, etc., fostering speed, accuracy, and solid technique. Each book is… Read more »

Prehistoric Piano Special 4 Books

Prehistoric Piano (Books 1-4) is a collaborative piano series by Martha Hill Duncan and Wynn-Anne Rossi.  Travel through time! Visit four geologic time eras and discover fascinating trivia as you explore captivating music about planetary events, giant dragonflies, dinosaurs and more!   This “Prehistoric Piano Special 4 Books” saves on the complete 4 Volume set… Read more »

Prehistoric Piano Special 4 Books

Prehistoric Piano (Books 1-4) is a collaborative piano series by Martha Hill Duncan and Wynn-Anne Rossi.  Travel through time! Visit four geologic time eras and discover fascinating trivia as you explore captivating music about planetary events, giant dragonflies, dinosaurs and more!   This “Prehistoric Piano Special 4 Books” saves on the complete 4 Volume set… Read more »

Prehistoric Piano Book 4 Precambrian Era

Prehistoric Piano (Books 1-4) is a collaborative piano series by Martha Hill Duncan and Wynn-Anne Rossi.  Travel through time! Visit four geologic time eras and discover fascinating trivia as you explore captivating music about planetary events, giant dragonflies, dinosaurs and more!     Go to “Prehistoric Piano Special 4 Books” to save on the 4… Read more »