Getting Started with Composition is an enjoyable and practical introduction to composition for beginner instrumentalists and singers. Have fun with simple improvising and graphic notation, explore basic structures and forms, and you’ll soon be writing your own musical story and TV theme tune! Designed to be used alongside instrumental/singing lessons, this book is packed with activities to do at home as part of practice time.

The Getting Started series are step-by-step guides introducing key skills to the beginner musician and in turn enables teachers to cover all aspects of music in a time-limited lesson.