Canadian-made piano music for teachers and students.
Original piano sheet music, books, and online learning resources for all ages and skill levels — from beginners and young children to adult returners and early advanced students. Designed to be genuinely enjoyable to play, not just technically useful.
"Inspiring music… real skills."
The Ocean Tails approach
- 25+ years teaching
- 100+ published works
- RCM Licentiate
Featured music
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Originals, arrangements, and equal-difficulty duets that teachers across Canada use in their studios year after year.
Sneaky Snakes
Elementary Piano Duet
Animal Bus
10 late elementary piano solos + 1 duet
Cottage Country
11 intermediate piano solos + 1 duet
Ocean Tails
12 elementary piano solos
Piano for The Planet
9 solos from primary to early advanced
Wee Songs Vol. 1
8 Piano Solos for Improv & Creativity
Sneaky Snakes
Elementary Piano Duet
Animal Bus
10 late elementary piano solos + 1 duet
Cottage Country
11 intermediate piano solos + 1 duet
Ocean Tails
12 elementary piano solos
Piano for The Planet
9 solos from primary to early advanced
Wee Songs Vol. 1
8 Piano Solos for Improv & Creativity
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"I read through Jen's book and shortly found my hands moving over the keys with greater confidence — eager and excited to move along to the next piece." — Steve
"Joyful arrangements that I'll use for a quick study or a recital showpiece. The ensemble factor will level up my students' reading skills. I make a point to share these pieces with every student so they become part of their musical palette."
The composer
Jen Smith Lanthier
Owen Sound, Ontario · 25+ years teaching
About
Why Ocean Tails Music is different
Jen Smith Lanthier is a Canadian composer, arranger, and educator with over 20 years of experience and more than 100 published works. She holds a Music degree from Western University, Licentiate credentials from The Royal Conservatory of Music and Northern Lights Canadian National Conservatory, and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations.
Every piece is designed to be musically rewarding and pedagogically sound — often rooted in the natural world, written for teachers who want great repertoire and students who love to play.
Read Jen's storyFrequently asked questions
What skill level is Ocean Tails Music written for?+
Pieces span beginners in their first year of study to early advanced players. Each listing notes the skill level so teachers and students can pick what fits today.
Are the sheet music files printable?+
Yes. All digital sheet music and e-books are high-quality PDF downloads. Single-user licenses let you store one digital copy and print one for personal use.
Do you offer duets and ensembles?+
Several pieces are written as 1-piano-4-hands duets with equal-difficulty parts, ideal for two students. Mentor duets are available for many beginner pieces.