Joanne Griffiths Piano Teacher & Composer

Joanne Griffiths    Piano Teacher & Composer Piano lessons for beginners, returners, the experienced, the determined, students, hobbyists, dabble If you don't know what that is, I will help you find it.

The crucial part of learning to play an instrument is finding the music you love. It will take time, you will need patience and you will have to try hard but in the end you will have a skill for life that is stimulating and rewarding. As a composer, I write music for music education, producing music I hope that deals with technique and expression, whilst also being appealing and enjoyable to play. All the music on this page can be purchased from https://pianopronto.com/composers-community/joanne-griffiths/

I have only just noticed that I have 2 pieces on the ABRSM syllabus. You’d think they might tell you? Anyway, fabulous. ...
06/03/2026

I have only just noticed that I have 2 pieces on the ABRSM syllabus. You’d think they might tell you? Anyway, fabulous. Very grateful to them for choosing them and to Jennifer Eklund and Piano Pronto for the enduring support.

Left Hand Rag, is a fun early intermediate ragtime style piece for the left hand, by British composer Joanne Griffiths. Reminiscent of a Joplin Rag, it is a workout for the left hand with plenty of bass reading and includes syncopation, chromaticism, pattern-based riffs and lots of bass reading.

This week I have a brand new book out. Soothing sounds and relaxing rhythms.  https://pianopronto.com/composers-communit...
04/04/2025

This week I have a brand new book out. Soothing sounds and relaxing rhythms.
https://pianopronto.com/composers-community/joanne-griffiths/joanne-griffiths-lullabies-and-laments/

Link to soundcloud playlist in the comments

The Lullabies & Laments songbook features eleven originals solos initially inspired in 2023 by the arrival of my grandson Theo. It was clear from the start that gentle piano music consoled him, so I endeavored to write him his own lullaby. Each dedicated piece requires controlled, balanced and calm....

New piece for the new year. Showy performance piece, inspired by the Philip Glass etudes but pitched to intermediates. I...
11/01/2023

New piece for the new year. Showy performance piece, inspired by the Philip Glass etudes but pitched to intermediates. If you like a little 7/8 time, this is the one for you.

Seven Sisters is a study in 7/8 time, inspired directly by Etude No.16 by Philip Glass. There are two main motifs that are introduced individually. One low in the bass and the other high in the treble, that are then combined to create some fun crossing the hands back and forth over a driving ostinat...

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