Faber Music Publications

03/10/2025

Pink (and red) books for October 3rd. 🩷❤️

1. Caps Lock On Everything Everything
2. Passing A Message Villagers
3. Roadmap Antony Szmierek
4. A Lick and a Promise Imelda May (limited edition – sold out, but paperbacks still available)
5. The Work Frightened Rabbit

01/10/2025

Joanna García - Piano School explores one of the pieces in Debbie Wiseman's new piano collection, 'Ten: Memories for solo piano' – The Traveller. She breaks down some of the key musical features of the piece, and why it's a masterclass in storytelling.

You can read more and view sample pages via our website: https://www.fabermusic.com/shop/ten-memories-for-solo-piano-p479265

25/09/2025

How do you write a hit song?

GRAMMY and BRIT nominated songwriter RuthAnne, whose songwriting credits include Britney Spears, One Direction, Diana Ross and John Legend, shares her insider secrets in the new ultimate guide to songwriting and navigating the music industry – It's Not Just A Song.

🎤 Go behind the scenes of some of the biggest hits of this century including Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso', Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' and Adele's 'Someone Like You' with exclusive interviews from the songwriters and producers who made them.

✅ Learn the top 10 rules of hitmaking, from choosing a title and concept, to writing the perfect hook and crafting your structure.

📈 Understand how royalties, copyright and contracts work, and find guidance on topics like choosing the right manager, finding collaborators, and staying inspired.

A new must-read for aspiring songwriters, musicians and industry professionals alike!

22/09/2025

A beautiful performance by Andrea Lam Page of 'Resilience' by Matthew Hindson, from his solo piano collection, 'Sad Piano'.

Read more about the collection: https://www.fabermusic.com/shop/sad-piano-p472046

08/09/2025

Coming soon: RuthAnne ‘It’s Not Just A Song’ 🎙️

Learn about the music industry from the inside as Grammy and BRIT nominated songwriter RuthAnne shares her secrets of songwriting and navigating the music industry. With case studies from top songwriters and anecdotes from RuthAnne’s own career writing hit songs for Britney Spears, One Direction, Diana Ross and John Legend, ‘It’s Not Just A Song’ is a must-have guide for any aspiring songwriter.

🎧 Catch up with RuthAnne’s appearance on Music Teachers Association Teaching Notes podcast with Patrick Johns: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Pi0Jx2kCemhhF2XqEkxUB

📖✍️ Join RuthAnne at Chapters Bookstore on 16th October for a book signing and evening of conversation about songwriting and navigating the music business: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-intimate-insight-into-songwriting-with-grammy-nominated-ruthanne-tickets-1654727868599?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

05/09/2025

Following the global success of his first piano book, Lang Lang returns with a new sheet music collection: Lang Lang Piano Book 2, out 17th October. The book will be published to accompany Lang Lang’s eagerly awaited new solo album ‘Piano Book 2’ with Universal Music Group and Deutsche Grammophon.

Speaking about the new release, Lang Lang said,

"With Piano Book 2, I want to present more music that speaks to everyone who loves the piano—whether you’re just beginning, returning after many years, or simply playing for the joy of it."

Read more: https://www.fabermusic.com/news/lang-lang-to-release-piano-book-2

03/09/2025

In this latest episode of Presto Presents, composer Debbie Wiseman discusses her route into the profession, the experience of writing music for royal occasions, collaborating with Stephen Fry to bring the Greek myths to life, and the challenges and rewards of composing for the screen.

Debbie also performs excerpts from her new sheet-music collection 'Ten: Memories for Solo Piano', which celebrates her first decade as Classic FM's Composer in Residence.

1. When did composition become your path in life? 00:002. Where did you go from there? Tell us more about your early career inspirations, mentors and teacher...

29/08/2025

🎹 Free teacher workshop with Penelope Roskell 🎹

We are thrilled that our friends at The Music Depot are hosting a special workshop for piano teachers as part of their week.

In this interactive workshop, Penelope will share practical guidance and techniques from her Essential Piano Technique series, published by Edition Peters Publications.

To register, simply email [email protected] or ring 01392 436258.

We are delighted to welcome renowned pianist and educator Penelope Roskell to the Music Depot on Friday 12th September to give a FREE workshop on her new Faber Music Publications book ‘Essential Piano Technique’.

Join us for a lively, interactive presentation where Penelope will share material from her latest publication. Teachers will learn to teach all the techniques students will encounter between grades 1 and 4 in a healthy and well-coordinated way.
There will also be the opportunity for students to perform pieces for Penelope to offer guidance and encouragement.

Penelope is professor of piano and piano pedagogy at Trinity Laban Conservatorie of Music and Dance in London and chair or the European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA).

Please contact us to book your space!


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29/08/2025

Paws on the piano please! 🐕💙

The Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning show, which follows Bluey, a loveable, energetic Blue Heeler puppy, has become a global sensation – and its music has struck a chord too, with over 1 billion audio streams worldwide.

Brimming with classical gems, the show features iconic pieces like Beethoven’s Ode to Joy (in the episode 'Bike'), Mozart’s Rondo alla Turca ('The Magic Xylophone'), Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets ('Sleepytime'), and Bizet’s Habanera ('Faceytalk').

Now, fans can take part in the music themselves. Created by the show’s composer, Joff Bush, 'Bluey: First Ever Piano Book' is designed to help children begin their musical journey with playful piano games, making learning fun and accessible for both little ones and their grown-ups.

Bush writes in the introduction: “We call it ‘playing’ the piano for a reason, so I hope you have lots of fun and relish this wonderful time.”

The book launches October 29.

22/08/2025

Bluey: First Ever Piano Book by Joff Bush is coming soon! 💙

Bring the magic of to your piano! Start your piano journey through playful musical games from the world of Bluey 🎶

Play along ➡️ https://www.bluey.tv/blog/look-inside-blueys-first-ever-piano-book/

19/08/2025

Our fan-favourite Radiohead piano songbook has had a bit of a makeover!

The new expanded edition features a striking cover design with artwork by Radiohead collaborator Stanley Donwood, plus extra songs including ‘Spectre’, ‘Morning Bell’ and ‘If You Say The Word’.

Shop here: https://www.fabermusic.com/shop/radiohead-the-piano-songbook-p479304