“Red Paper Roses” is essentially a CD to relax to. It’s for times when you want to have a quiet moment, clear your mind, perhaps sip a cup of camomile tea, and drift into a reverie.

My artistic background influences my composing. In some of my pieces it is as if I am trying to evoke a visual image with music. The title track, “Red Paper Roses”, alludes to photographs I took of one of my nieces with her arms full of red paper roses.

Many of my compositions were inspired by the French, Impressionist painter, “Monet”. I’m fascinated by the way art can translate to music, the intangible connection between the visual and aural. I think my compositions are really musical ‘impressions’.

My pianist, Denise Steele, is also my piano and singing teacher. When I am going to have a lesson with her, I say I’m having my piano, singing, song writing and composing lesson. Denise also plays cello and is teaching me to write for cello as well. She has really nurtured my creativity. She also has a very eclectic interest in the arts and is a close friend.