Piano Books
Piano methods, repertory and supporting materials
- Parents are always welcome during lessons.
- "I work with students and parents to create a team-approach to their child's success.
The Alfred Premier Piano Course is great for students wanting a relaxed, fun approach to learning piano, with lots of media support that help them learn better, while having fun doing it.
Success Kit:
1A,
1B
Lesson, Theory, Performance, Flash Cards, At-Home
Value Pack:
1A,
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Lesson, Theory and Performance
Four-Book Set:
1A,
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Lesson, Theory, Performance, Technique
Lesson Book:
1A,
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Theory Book:
1A
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Flash Cards:
1A
1B,
2A,
2B
Sight Reading Book:
1A,
1B,
2A,
2B
Technique Book:
1A,
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Performance Book:
1A
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Masterworks:
3,
4,
5,
6
At-Home Book:
1A
1B,
2A,
2B
Pop and Movie Hits Book:
1A
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Christmas Book:
1A
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Jazz, Rags & Blues Book:
1A
1B,
2A,
2B,
3,
4,
5,
6
Express Book: All-In-One Accelerated Course:
1
2,
3,
4
Recordings and Computer Software:
All Levels
Joy Tunes: Piano Maestro (only for Apple IPad):
App
Assignment Book
Organizer with Zipper Binder
The following PDF may help with switching from the Old Alfred course:
Alfred Music Publishing's Leveling Chart
My child wants to learn piano! What instrument should I buy? What is my role in my child's successful lessons?
A Parent's Guide to Piano Lessons
Music Beginners Guide
The Ultimate Guide To Piano Lessons
So Your Child Wants To Take Piano Lessons
The original adult course books. Caution: The supplementary books correlate with the orignal lesson book (below). The reference page numbers will not match up with the All-In-One series (above).
Lesson Book & DVD:
1
Lesson Book & CD:
1,
2,
3
Lesson Book (Only):
1,
2,
3
Theory Book:
1,
2,
3
Finger Aerobics:
1
Flash Cards:
1
Notespeller:
1
Greatest Hits:
1,
2,
3
All-Time Favorites:
1,
2
Pop Song Piano:
1,
2
Christmas Hits:
1,
2
Christmas Piano:
1,
2
Duet Book:
1,
2
Country Piano:
1
Ear Training:
1
Sacred Piano:
1
Sight Reading:
1
P = Preparatory Level
Essential Piano Repertoire (17th, 18th & 19th C.):
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Piano Repertoire (Baroque & Classical)
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Piano Repertoire (Romantic & 20th C.)
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Piano Repertoire (Etudes)
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Fundamentals of Piano Theory
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Scale Skills (Technic)
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Sight Reading (Diane Hidy)
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
These are excellent, authoritative editions, many showing the the composers original writings in darker ink than the editors additions in grey. Some include CDs.
Anthology of Classical Piano Music (Book & DVD)
Anthology of Romantic Piano Music (Book)
Bach: An Introduction to His Keyboard Music (Book & CD)
Bach: Selections from Anna Magdalena's Notebook (Book & CD)
Bach: Selections from Anna Magdalena's Notebook (Book)
Beethoven: An Introduction to His Piano Works
Burgmuller: 25 Progressive Pieces, Opus 100 (Book & CD)
Chopin: An Introduction to his Piano Works (Book & CD)
Chopin: An Introduction to his Piano Works (Book)
Debussy: An Introduction to His Piano Music (Bk & CD)
Debussy: An Introduction to His Piano Music (Book)
Diabelli: 11 Sonatinas, Opp. 151, 168 (Book)
First Lessons in Bach (Book)
Gershwin: Complete Works For Solo Piano (Book)
Joplin: Solace (Book)
Mozart: An Introduction to His Keyboard Works (Bk & CD),
Satie: Gymnopedies & Gnossiennes (Book)
Sonata Album, Vol 1: 12 Sonatas by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven(Book)
Sonata Album, Vol 2: 10 Sonatas By Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven(Book)
Standard Piano Classics (Book)
Performance Practices in Classical Piano Music (Book & DVD)
The Art of Teaching Piano (Denes Agay)
Creative Piano Teaching, 4e (James Lyke)
Creative Piano Teaching, 3e (James Lyke)
Etudes for Piano Teachers: Reflections on the Teacher's Art (Stewart Gordon)
Great Pianists Speak With Adele Marcus
How to Teach Piano Successfully 3e (J. Bastien),
Making Money Teaching Music (David R. Newsam),
The Music Teacher's Manual: Making Money Teaching Music (Steve Stockmal)
The Pianist's Bookshelf (Maurice Hinson)
Pianist's Guide to Standard Teaching and Literature (Magrath)
Practical Piano Pedagogy (Martha Baker-Jordan)
Teaching Piano: Synthesis of Mind, Ear and Body (Max W. Camp)
The Well-Tempered Keyboard Teacher (Marienne Uszler)
Audition Success (Don Greene)
Experiencing Music Technology (Book/DVD) (David Brian Williams)
Developing Talent in Young People (Benjamin S. Bloom)
The Inner Game of Music (Book) (Barry Green)
Kindling the Spark: Recognizing and Developing Musical Talent (Haroutounian)
With Your Own Two Hands: Self-Discovery Through Music (Seymour Bernstein)