Composer & Pianist

 
  • Ballet dancers in white tutus performing on stage with a tree backdrop, depicting a ballet scene.

    Music for Dance

    A huge interest and passion of mine; and yet seemingly quite an under-researched skillset for the composers of today, like myself.

    So, I have decided to fill in this gap by launching my own research project to find what it really takes to successfully compose music for dance!

    Discover
  • Black and white photo of a ballerina on stage in a tutu, performing a ballet dance in spotlight with other dancers in the background.

    “It is noticeable that in numerous books that have been written about ballet the music is seldom mentioned… But although the dancers and their steps seem, at the time, more important than the music to which they dance, history does much to reverse this position, for it is the music that survives and not the steps.”
    - Roger Fiske

  • Silhouettes of ballet dancers practicing next to a barre with a curtain backdrop.

    The Project

    Apart from writing my own ballet, I plan to dive deeper into the world of dance, from a musical standpoint. Through reading, listening to the current repertoire, attending productions and interviewing dancers, choreographers and musicians within the industry to gain their perspective and insight.

    Over time I hope to gradually piece together the key ingredients needed to compose a successful ballet score, dance number or abstract expression.

  • Black and white photo of a couple dancing in a large, sunlit space with chairs and a bench nearby.

    “…The ballet with the best chance of immortality is the one with the best music. A ballet with wonderful dancing and poor music may give just as much pleasure over a short period of time… but has little or no hope of survival.”
    - Roger Fiske

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MERMAIDEN

Ambient Soundscape Suite (2024)

A suite of ambient pieces inspired by the folklore of mermaids and their underwater wonderland. Sit back, close your eyes and let the relaxing combination of sea sounds, whale noises, and mermaid song wash over you, as you are taken on a journey beneath the waves…

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EMPOWER

Meditation Album (2024)

An album comprising of eight meditation tracks, all 10 minutes long, each inspired by nature, the universe, and spirituality. Created in collaboration with Ella Ringrose, this album offers a diverse array of meditation music including the pure tone of a rose quartz singing bowl, the grounding sounds of nature, the celestial and resonant light language, a song in celebration of Mother Nature, and so much more.

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Latest Blog Posts:

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Dictionary of Classical Music Terms | Tempo
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Dictionary of Classical Music Terms | Tempo
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The first installment in my Dictionary of Classical Terms, focussing on Tempo Markings!

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Poem: Wild Bouquet
Poetry
Poem: Wild Bouquet
Poetry

In celebration of World Ballet Day 2025, I thought I’d share this sweet poem I wrote back in 2013, inspired by the ballet Le Corsaire.

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Poetry
Understanding Classical Music Titles
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Understanding Classical Music Titles
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Have you ever looked at a title of a piece of classical music and though, ‘Why is it so long?’
I know I did when I was younger, and so, I decided to write this article explaining why classical pieces of music are titled in this way and what each part of the title signifies, in the hope that it might help anyone who perhaps may have found themselves to be a little bit bemused by it all.

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A Timeline of Composers
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A Timeline of Composers
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Need some help understanding where composers fit throughout the various periods in history? Well, here is a comprehensive Timeline of Composers from 500AD to the 21st century that will fulfill all of your musical needs!
Use wisely.

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Music for Dance Interview: Gabrielle Blair
Ballet & Dance
Music for Dance Interview: Gabrielle Blair
Ballet & Dance

An interview with South African ballerina, Gabrielle Blair, who started her career in ballet in the 1960’s. Here, she shares her most cherished memories as a dancer, her thoughts on the relationship between music and dance, and her wonderful talent for writing poetry. Featuring one of Gabrielle’s original and beautiful poems, titled ‘Horse Play’.

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Ballet & Dance
Audrey Style | Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Vintage Inspirations
Audrey Style | Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Vintage Inspirations

On this day, 64 years since the U.K. premiere of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, let me take you on a deep dive into every costume and accessory worn by Audrey Hepburn, or should I say Holly Golightly, in the movie… just… for… fun.

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Vintage Inspirations
The Origin of the Solfeggio Frequencies | Part 2
Frequency Fascinations
The Origin of the Solfeggio Frequencies | Part 2
Frequency Fascinations

The second and final part of my investigation into the origin of the Solfeggio Frequencies. This time we dive deeper into the ‘Ut queant laxis’ hymn and the meaning behind the ancient Latin text.

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Frequency Fascinations
The Origin of the Solfeggio Frequencies | Part 1
Frequency Fascinations
The Origin of the Solfeggio Frequencies | Part 1
Frequency Fascinations

An updated investigation into the origin of the Solfeggio Frequencies, discovered by Dr. Joseph Puleo, and shared by Dr. Leonard Horowitz in their book ‘Healing Codes for the Biological Apocalypse.’ Here I explore the Pythagorean Skein and the section in the King James Bible that Puleo used to unravel the six original ‘healing codes’, or as we know them today, Solfeggio Frequencies.

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Frequency Fascinations
Cymatics: Part 3 | The Rosslyn Chapel Music Cypher
Frequency Fascinations
Cymatics: Part 3 | The Rosslyn Chapel Music Cypher
Frequency Fascinations

The third installation in my series exploring Cymatics, here I explore the enigma of the Rosslyn Chapel, that, dating back to the 15th century, is said have music carved into its interior in the form of cymatic-like patterns. Frozen music hidden through the ages and linked to secret societies such as the Knight’s Templar and the Freemasons.

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Frequency Fascinations

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