Groove Studies

This distinctive piano suite is the composer’s third collection with Red Leaf Pianoworks. Drawn largely from her long‑kept motif notebooks, the movements reflect her enduring fascination with rhythm and groove. While approachable for developing pianists, the pieces also contain nuanced rhythmic and expressive challenges that will engage seasoned performers. Some take clear inspiration from jazz,… Read more »

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Bring the magic of Paul Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to life in this spirited arrangement for 2 pianos 8 hands! Perfect for young pianists stepping into the world of expanded ensemble playing, this piece captures the energy and drama of the famous symphonic poem while remaining approachable at the intermediate level.   Key Features: Written… Read more »

Wee Songs Complete

Enter the enchanting world of Wee Songs—now gathered together in one complete collection! Inspired by the whimsical world of wee folk and their natural surroundings, this imaginative series invites students of all levels to explore creativity at the piano through melodic improvisation in an appealing and approachable way. Wee Songs Complete includes 26 piano solos… Read more »

Cottage Country

Cottage Country is a reflective and evocative collection of 11 intermediate piano solos and 1 duet inspired by quiet lakes, wide skies, and the stillness of nature. Each piece paints a musical landscape — from shimmering moonlight to windswept waters — inviting pianists to explore colour, atmosphere, and expressive storytelling at the keyboard.   Written… Read more »

Piano for The Planet

Piano for the Planet is a unique piano collection featuring 9 original solos ranging from Primary to Early Advanced, offering something meaningful for pianists of all ages and levels. Each piece explores a different musical soundscape and learning opportunity, with: A range of key signatures (from zero up to 2 sharps / 3 flats) A… Read more »

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 »