Publications

Books by Susan Deas

Improvisation for Classically-Trained Pianists: How to play from chord charts

This book teaches you how to play from music which has a melody line and chord symbols. It takes you through a step-by-step process, with plenty of practice examples, that will give you the freedom to play with confidence.

Course Notes from Music Appreciation Courses

Buy a printed copy of the participant notes of Susan’s music appreciation courses: a souvenir programme you’ll want to go back and refer to again and again

Improvising from Lead Charts: Attitudes of Australian Piano Teachers

A thesis submitted in 2007 examing teachers’ attitudes to improvisation and playing from lead charts, exploring barriers to the teaching of these essential skills.

Songs from Darling Street: 12 Songs of Worship

A book of contemporary worship songs, including three brand new songs, and nine new tunes to classic old hymns. In a more contemporary worship context, these new tunes give the terrific old words new life and meaning.