Alison is a classically trained pianist and graduate of the Royal College of Music (BMus Hons), London, UK. With the philosophy of music at the heart of her studies Alison then completed a masters degree at Surrey University, Surrey, UK. She was then awarded a scholarship by Surrey University to pursue a Doctorate in Music, however, starting a family intervened.
Early on in her studies, Alison gained a teaching diploma and began to build a highly regarded private teaching practice. Over the years, Alison established a busy practice alongside running educational workshops, integrating art and music.
Alison's interest in composition grew out of a desire to provide her students with imaginative music to play, as well as music that would give them the opportunity to explore the full range and sonority of the piano. Since publishing her first book in 2016, Alison has gone on to write a varied portfolio of educational books.
Her works include 'Treasure Trove', 'Doodles' and 'Landscapes', published by Editions Musica Ferrum as well as collaborative books such as Piano Paintings with the composer Barbara Arens. She has contributed to many educational anthologies, such as 'Mosaic, Piano Star Duets as well as being included in the ABRSM, Trinity and RIAM syllabi.
Early on in her studies, Alison gained a teaching diploma and began to build a highly regarded private teaching practice. Over the years, Alison established a busy practice alongside running educational workshops, integrating art and music.
Alison's interest in composition grew out of a desire to provide her students with imaginative music to play, as well as music that would give them the opportunity to explore the full range and sonority of the piano. Since publishing her first book in 2016, Alison has gone on to write a varied portfolio of educational books.
Her works include 'Treasure Trove', 'Doodles' and 'Landscapes', published by Editions Musica Ferrum as well as collaborative books such as Piano Paintings with the composer Barbara Arens. She has contributed to many educational anthologies, such as 'Mosaic, Piano Star Duets as well as being included in the ABRSM, Trinity and RIAM syllabi.