Welcome
Welcome to my website.
Here, I hope you will find just what you are looking for and also learn a little bit about me.
About me
I have been a piano teacher on the Isle of Wight for the last twenty years.
I love teaching children and adults privately and in schools.
My writing and illustrating journey began just three years ago when I became a living kidney donor to my husband who was in need of a new kidney.
Following the operation, I needed several weeks of convalescence and this was when I started my first book, The Around the World Piano Book One.
That was the beginning of a new creative journey for me.
I began to love writing imaginative stories for children and their families and bringing the characters to life with my illustrations.
My Books
The Around the World Piano Course Book Series
This series of books is aimed at the complete piano beginner and is suitable for children or adults.
It starts at the very beginning at Book 1 and becomes more challenging in books 2 and 3. The course covers all aspects the piano player needs to equip them for beginning work on their Initial piano exam, covering all techniques and scale requirements.
The Woodland Crew Book Series
These cute animals are affectionately known as “The Woodland Crew”, and they live in a small forest just outside London.
The familiar characters appear in each book and each book is centred around one main character who has an adventure. These stories also contain a learning messages for the young reader.
Future Projects
I am currently working on a teen novel which will be suitable for 11-14 year olds.
Look out for the new title “My Brave Summer” which will be released soon.
— Shirley