Theory, Composition & Performance

Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain

Review:The human mind was created to perform in most amazing ways, even when what is considered major limitations. Oliver Sacks vivid descriptions of many of these remarkable experiences with music is a captivating read. Read more

How Anyone Can Quickly Become a Strumming - and Lead Guitar Ninja
How Anyone Can Quickly Become a Strumming - and Lead Guitar Ninja

Review:Thanks for the book GuitarSage. I have used the author's website for the last 4 years of learning to play guitar. A great teacher if you are starting out, with a great sense of humor. Had a quick look through the book, super for beginners, with links at the back to his youtube lessons. He teaches lots of songs on his youtube site and you can request for songs too!! Want to learn guitar and enjoy the experience check this man out!!!
Happy to get the book to support him and say thankyou Guita... Read more

A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners - How To Play Keyboard
A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners - How To Play Keyboard

Review:My boyfriend said this really helped him get a jump start into reading basic notes and what not. So for beginners this is perfect and I recommend this to be used as an intro to piano before actually taking lessons. It will definitely improve the quality of the piano lesson. Read more

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Lesson Book - Level Two
Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Lesson Book - Level Two

Review:I just finished a review for this book........put in under the theory book by mistake.........but do love this Alfred series. I'm excited to be playing songs after only a year and a half of piano lessons using these books. Read more

Alfred's Basic Piano Library Theory, Bk 1A
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Theory, Bk 1A

Review:Needed the next upgrade for our daughter's music lessons, and I didn't feel like trapcing around from store to store to get her books. Where else to look? Why Amazon, of course! It arrived, lickety-split, and she was happily playing for her teacher in no time. Highly recommend this not only as a great lesson plan, but a great way to order! Read more

Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Piano Lesson Book - Level 5
Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Piano Lesson Book - Level 5

Review:Needed the next upgrade for our daughter's music lessons, and I didn't feel like trapcing around from store to store to get her books. Where else to look? Why Amazon, of course! It arrived, lickety-split, and she was happily playing for her teacher in no time. Highly recommend this not only as a great lesson plan, but a great way to order! Read more

My First Piano Adventure: Writing Book B
My First Piano Adventure: Writing Book B

Review:[by Brooke]

The best part about these books are that they come with CDs. I have been teaching piano for more years than I care to count right now, and starting a beginner in these books is SOOO much easier than in 'Bastien' (which is also a great method, don't get me wrong, its just that (as far as I know) they do not have the added tool of the CD. ) Kids have such amazing memories that tapping in on this resource is extremely helpful.

The books say they are for 5-6 year olds but m... Read more

Primer Level - Lesson Book: Piano Adventures
Primer Level - Lesson Book: Piano Adventures

Review:I ordered this lesson book, along with the Primer Level Technique and Artistry, Theory, Writing Book, Performance and Popular Repertoire books for my five and six year olds, to start them out on the piano. I am teaching them myself and decided on this curriculum because of its great reviews. I am enormously pleased that I did.

Within the first few lessons my children were playing songs independently on the piano, and when I play the teacher's accompaniment along with them, and sing along ... Read more

Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2

Review:Needed the next upgrade for our daughter's music lessons, and I didn't feel like trapcing around from store to store to get her books. Where else to look? Why Amazon, of course! It arrived, lickety-split, and she was happily playing for her teacher in no time. Highly recommend this not only as a great lesson plan, but a great way to order! Read more

Level 1 - Theory Book: Piano Adventures
Level 1 - Theory Book: Piano Adventures

Review:This book really takes off fast compared the previous lesson book. It is more challenging. Be sure your child/you are very comfortable with note identification and are ready to learn at a faster pace. Nearly every song teaches new skills. Read more

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