February was a busy month and we had lots of new items in the shop. Our team has been posting updates through our social media channels, so do be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (links provided at the bottom of this post). For anyone who might have missed these updates, below you can find a few highlights from the last month!

Sheet music recommendations:

Adele - 30: Adele's fourth studio album, "30", received widespread acclaim, with many critics and fans dubbing it her best album yet. The official album songbook presents each track in an arrangement for piano, voice, and guitar. Click here.

ABBA - Voyage: The artist-approved songbook for ⁠ABBA's highly anticipated ninth album. A wonderful and accurate transcription of the brilliant tracks for piano, voice, and guitar. Learn more.

Ed Sheeran - Equls: An international success, = ('equals') topped the charts in 15 countries! Ed called this 2021 release his “coming-of-age” record. Our matching folio features all 14 of its tracks arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. If you're looking for an older track, we also have the songbooks for 'X' and 'Divide' available. See Ed's songbooks here.

Ludovico Einaudi - 'Underwater': Einaudi's lockdown project, his first solo album in 20 years, is captured well in the following review: "The result is superb – eloquent, graceful, serene and thought-provoking, this exquisitely conceived and composed work is unadulterated joy". A great choice for any pianist! Click here.

CD recommendations:

Alban Gerhardt - The Cello Suites: Performed with ease and grace, Gerhardt's recording of Bach's Cello Suites provides a spontaneous-sounding, yet personal interpretation of this beloved masterwork.

George Ezra - 'Staying at Tamara's': The second studio album by English singer-songwriter, George Ezra, reached number one in the UK as well as the top ten of several other countries including Australia and New Zealand. It was the UK's best-selling artist album of the year in 2018 and was nominated for British Album of the Year at the 2019 Brit Awards.

Instrument recommendations:

Introducing the Kawai CA59: An affordable instrument with a solid wooden key action perfect for a pianist who can't splash out on an acoustic just yet. Ideal for families who have children sitting piano exams (even mum or dad can have a go too). An excellent piano for beginners and intermediate players to practice late into the night without disturbing the neighbours! Learn more here.

Martin Grand J-16E 12 String Acoustic Guitar:  With a solid sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, this behemoth of a 12 string sounds massive - with wonderful twinkly moments mixed in with a huge low end. Featuring the Fishman Matrix VT Enhance pickup, this US built Martin is ideal for the stage too, and would fit in any professional's line up. Click here.

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