Music of the Imagination

Finely crafted original piano music specifically designed

as teaching material to promote technical development,

to facilitate high levels of interpretation

and to engage the imagination. 

ABRSM 2019-20

Grade 2 Dusty Blue

ABRSM 2019-20

Grade 3 Unicorn

A very wonderful composer who understands what young people can relate to and learn well and enjoy - Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee, USA

The compositions are like a breath of fresh air; stylistically varied, elegant and age-appropriate - Felicity Breen, Australia

June's pieces have appeal, not only to students, but to adults as well.  She gives so much for a teacher to draw upon, not only as 'children's literature', but as pieces of mature artistic expression - Dan Severino, USA

June Armstrong's pieces are really inspiring - Carla Reis, Brazil

June Armstrong has proven to be one of our more imaginative contemporary educational composers.  Every collection is a joy to explore and a delight to own - Andrew Eales, England

 The compositions are absolutely gorgeous: pianistic, imaginative and original - Margaret O'Sullivan Farrell, Ireland

June Armstrong's work is inspired - everyone should have a chance to play it -  Donal Gormley, Ireland

Imaginative and innovative compositions - Lucinda Mackworth-Young, England

Another vote for June Armstrong's utterly charming compositions.  Paint Box and Toy Box should be part of every beginner pianist's repertoire - Louise Lampson, England



Music Teacher Magazine - Toy Box

And what a delightful toy box this is, bursting with lovely little characterful pieces.  These are pianistic and imaginative pieces that I am sure young beginners will love playing.'

Fiona Lau - ABRSM and Hal Leonard presenter



Piano Professional - Paint Box

Armstrong is endlessly imaginative despite the simple hand positions.  Nothing jars and all seems inevitable and yet fresh.  Each one is a gem.

Nancy Litten - ABRSM Examiner



EPTA Piano Journal

'Often haunting, always enchanting with a strong Irish flavour, all the pieces offer technical and musical challenges . . .

Nadia Lasserson - ABRSM Examiner

Visit each book to listen to audio tracks and see samples of the sheet music.  Visit each individual track for beautiful photography and information on each piece.