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Lesson books

Level 1

Level 1: The next step toward your musical goals. These books are full of songs with duets to play with an experienced pianist to make the student sound more like they know what they’re doing!

Level 2A

Level 2a: An introduction to real rhythm. These books take the student to reading more than simple patterns. The songs begin to sound more rounded with eighth notes and chords.

Level 2B

Level 2b: The book that usually gets kids excited to practice. Fun Christmas songs, a few arrangements of actual classical music, as well as a true introduction to jazzy sounding songs start to use more than one or two hand positions, challenging the student in a fun way to play the whole piano.

Level 3A

Level 3a: The theory gets real. This book is one that I love when a student comes in carrying it. Full of challenging rhythms and melodies, quick hand jumps and full chords, minor modes of music, and many other musical tidbits, this level is the one where you can actually hear how the skills have improved.

Level 3B

Level 4

Level 4: The next step toward your musical goals. These books are full of songs with duets to play with an experienced pianist to make the student sound more like they know what they’re doing!

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Faber and faber

These are lesson books for those who want some fun in the process

If you are looking to teach your little one, these are a fantastic place to start. This series teaches in a single lesson book, supplemented with three other books to help you learn more about music theory and technique while playing fun songs that never get dull.

Primer book: Essential for little hands who want to learn the basics.
Lesson book: https://amzn.to/3I6A1G5
Full set: https://amzn.to/4lcqgo8

Level 1: The next step toward your musical goals. These books are full of songs with duets to play with an experienced pianist to make the student sound more professional.
Lesson book:  https://amzn.to/4eE8JD8
Full set:  https://amzn.to/4ksyPKt
Popular repertoire:  https://amzn.to/44k7Mfz

Level 2a: An introduction to real rhythm. These books take the student to reading more than simple patterns. The songs begin to sound more rounded with eighth notes and chords.
Lesson book:  https://amzn.to/3GtbBG3
Full set:  https://amzn.to/3IawHto
Repertoire:  https://amzn.to/44m0UOW

Level 3b: Where speed takes a focus. Harmonies and a quick pace take your student to another level of playing music from multiple genres in a fun way. Listen to the dynamic range, fancy fingering, and techniques all roll in together to play songs fit for a recital.
Lesson book:  https://amzn.to/40DDFgK
Full set:  https://amzn.to/3TpkgfM
Popular repertoire:  https://amzn.to/44vdr2F

Level 4
Lesson book:  https://amzn.to/4ntmqZn
Full set:  https://amzn.to/4nEt4fI
Popular repertoire:  https://amzn.to/3Ghx6d4

Level 5
Lesson book: https://amzn.to/40vIwk8
Full set: https://amzn.to/3U0MX2A
Popular repertoire: https://amzn.to/3TucAZK

Fun books add a little color to practice time. I usually recommend one or two of these to make practicing more fun for the student. There are so many options to choose from: Jazz, classical, kids songs, and more. Let your student pick a genre they want to play and select a level that matches their grade level or one above for a challenge. Two levels more might get discouraging because of the difficulty level and time it will take to master the song but you know your student! Sometimes a little push will help them break through learning hurdles.

Popular songs
Level 1:  https://amzn.to/4nEteDQ
Level 2a:  https://amzn.to/4kkGYAJ
Level 2b:  https://amzn.to/46s8Nnb
Level 3:  https://amzn.to/44dMMXS
Level 4:  https://amzn.to/4euYqRu
Level 5: https://amzn.to/4ezRAdt

Classics: Arrangements of classical music your student can play at varying levels of skill.
Level 1: https://amzn.to/44IVbmh
Level 2a:  https://amzn.to/45VOwX8
Level 2b:  https://amzn.to/4kyfojC
Level 3:  https://amzn.to/40yS8KU
Level 4: https://amzn.to/46trtD4
Level 5:  https://amzn.to/44fUVuY

Jazz and Blues: This book introduces fun melodies that may be familiar or at least feel like it to the student!
Level 1:  https://amzn.to/4km13GB
Level 2a:  https://amzn.to/4nELZXo
Level 2b:  https://amzn.to/4eP2Naj
Level 3:  https://amzn.to/44jsbkX
Level 4:  https://amzn.to/4liGXhV

Rock and Roll: Exciting songs to get kids engaged in familiar classic rock songs.
Level 1: https://amzn.to/4lIkHOg
Level 2a:  https://amzn.to/44yaWLt
Level 2b:  https://amzn.to/3GBT0aV
Level 3:  https://amzn.to/4lIKGVG
Level 4:  https://amzn.to/40aIhuO

Ragtime and Marches: A different category than jazz and blues, more fun and upbeat melodies. I like this collection for kids who just can’t stay slow!
Level 2b: https://amzn.to/4nDXJcI
Level 3: https://amzn.to/44jsxIj
Level 4: https://amzn.to/3IgcrXr

Favorites: songs from movie and TV themes like “Star Wars” and “The Lion King” as well as happy birthday or arrangements of classic favorites like Debussy’s “Clair de Lune,” these book are bound to have something to inspire your student.
Primer:  https://amzn.to/4lMbPY0
Level 1:  https://amzn.to/44mWtDm
Level 2a:  https://amzn.to/4lhAyTZ
Level 2b:  https://amzn.to/4nD7F6r
Level 3:  https://amzn.to/4nDBNyp
Level 4:  https://amzn.to/4liKn44

Older Students: These books are more suitable for children or adults who are about 9 or older. They move a little quicker and encompass more technically challenging passes and concepts for those who have already developed fine motor skills and problem solving.
Level 1:  https://amzn.to/4lMcgBC
Level 1 set:  https://amzn.to/4657rih
Level 2:  https://amzn.to/408dYoB
Level 2 set:  https://amzn.to/4kray7m
Adult beginner level 1:  https://amzn.to/4kuOclF
Adult beginner level 2:  https://amzn.to/4nLbp63

alfred and martha mier

These books work so well through the piano theory timeline. Students who go through this set of books usually learn a little quicker and a little more technically precise but the songs are a little dated and I find that students have a hard time getting inspired by them. I actually use these a lot with siblings. I have started rotating, one student gets the Alfred and the other a Faber and then when they have completed the book, I will supplement with fun songs at the level appropriate for the student and then switch them up. It is really hard to take piano with a brother or sister. The stress of playing the same song as someone else who can play it better is really a challenging thing so having a second set of songs for teaching is VITAL to teaching siblings.

Level 1a lesson book: https://amzn.to/44SoRxl
Level 1a full set: https://amzn.to/3Tt8zVe

Level 1b lesson book: https://amzn.to/4lKmoL7
Level 1b full set: https://amzn.to/3GAa2WS

Level 2 lesson book: https://amzn.to/40IulIz
Level 2 full set: https://amzn.to/4lNlI7U

Level 3 lesson book: https://amzn.to/4lBETSt
Level 3 full set: https://amzn.to/3IfKSNP

Level 4 lesson book: https://amzn.to/40AURna
Level 4 full set: https://amzn.to/4nEP3mm

Level 5 lesson book: https://amzn.to/4kumx4a
Level 5 full set: https://amzn.to/3Gh6xol

Level 6 lesson book: https://amzn.to/3TrhO8z
Level 6 full set: https://amzn.to/46zHyqT

Martha Mier performance books: These are my daughter’s favorite songs. They have fun melodies, challenging rhythms, and usually introduce new ways of playing that are still within grade level achievements. I absolutely love playing out of these just for myself!

Jazz, Rags, and Blues:
Level 1:  https://amzn.to/4nB3h89
Level 2:  https://amzn.to/3Gjlm9Y
Level 3:  https://amzn.to/3Id7QVY
Level 4:  https://amzn.to/46xtPRh
Level 5:  https://amzn.to/4eBS8zy

Romantic Impressions:
Level 1:  https://amzn.to/4kAnYhJ
level 2:  https://amzn.to/44C0mTN
Level 3:  https://amzn.to/3TscMZr
Level 4:  https://amzn.to/46xeKPI

Duet books:
Level 1:  https://amzn.to/4lk993T
Level 3: https://amzn.to/4lKerpe
Level 4:  https://amzn.to/40xaTP9
Level 5:  https://amzn.to/3IkGVYj

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