Resources
Piano Curriculum
Faber Piano Adventures Method Books:
Primer Level for Young Beginners ~ or ~ Primer for Late Elementary & Older
Required for new beginners: Lesson Book, Technique & Artistry Book, Performance Book
Optional: Christmas, Gold Star Performance, Sightreading, Popular Repertoire
Suggested Repertoire Albums:
Neil A. Kjos Piano Library:
Two books (Baroque/Classical and Romantic/20th Century) at the students’ current level, from Preparatory Level through Level 10
Additional original masterwork anthologies are available from this publisher at each level:
Essential Piano Repertoire.
Selected works of master composers are available from the Neil A. Kjos Master Composer Library.
An exciting way to explore piano pieces by a composer you love!
The Festival Collection:
One book at the students’ current level, from Preparatory through Book 8.
When students reach the Late Elementary level, separate volumes of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Era repertoire from this publisher are also available through the above link.
When purchasing albums of a single composer's original works (such as Bach inventions, Mozart sonatas, Chopin preludes, etc.), I enthusiastically recommend Edition Peters and Henle editions. These are also available through
Sheet Music Plus.
Popular Music Etc:
For albums with a variety of popular songs, try entering the words “Faber Popular” and “Popular Piano Library Movie Hits” into the search box on SheetMusicPlus.com.
You can also search for specific movie scores, inspirational music, folk music, and more by entering the film, genre, or artist’s name, along with your level and the word “piano” into the search box at SheetMusicPlus.
Music Theory Workbooks:
Fundamentals of Piano Theory:
One book at the students’ current level, from “Beginning Piano Theory” through Level 10
Technique Studies:
Scale Skills:
One book at the students’ current level, from Preparatory Level through Level 10
Supplemental Materials
Adjustable Piano Bench
Metronomes (my favorite is the Yamaha QT-1)
Piano Pedal Extender (less expensive versions are also available)
Music Flash Cards
Piano Guild
Location: Charlotte
Date: Mid-April 2019
Entry Categories (choose one or more):
Memorized Programs
Students of all levels may perform anywhere from 1 to 20 pieces
Hobbyist
Unmemorized programs--students of all levels may perform anywhere from 1 to 8 pieces
Duet/Duo Programs
Students of all levels may perform anywhere from 1 to 3 pieces
Ensemble Programs
Students of all levels may perform 1 piece
Social Music
Special Medal Programs
Sonatina, Sonata, Early Bach, Advanced Bach
Diploma Programs
High School, Collegiate, and Young Artist
Entry fee: Approximately $25 (varies according to category)
Piano Tuners
Piano Technicians Guild (PTG):
This organization of registered piano technicians is an international source of expertise in piano service; the website linked allows you to search and contact piano tuners in your area.
Music Learning Programs for iPad & PC
The following are inexpensive and awesome interactive activities ~ fun, portable, and great for developing music reading and playing skills!
Musictheory.net (for PC & iPad, free) ~ outstanding program for theory practice
For iPad only:
Theory & Tenuto ($3 each) can be purchased from musictheory.net
Piano Notes Pro ($3) ~ fantastic program to help students learn note-reading
Music Tutor (free) ~ note-reading
Read Rhythm (free) ~ rhythm practice
Notion ($15) ~ wonderful program for writing/composing music
Resources
Piano Curriculum
Faber Piano Adventures Method Books:
Primer Level for Young Beginners ~ or ~ Primer for Late Elementary & Older
Required for new beginners: Lesson Book, Technique & Artistry Book, Performance Book
Optional: Christmas, Gold Star Performance, Sightreading, Popular Repertoire
Suggested Repertoire Albums:
Neil A. Kjos Piano Library:
Two books (Baroque/Classical and Romantic/20th Century) at the students’ current level, from Preparatory Level through Level 10
Additional original masterwork anthologies are available from this publisher at each level:
Essential Piano Repertoire.
Selected works of master composers are available from the Neil A. Kjos Master Composer Library.
An exciting way to explore piano pieces by a composer you love!
The Festival Collection:
One book at the students’ current level, from Preparatory through Book 8.
When students reach the Late Elementary level, separate volumes of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Era repertoire from this publisher are also available through the above link.
When purchasing albums of a single composer's original works (such as Bach inventions, Mozart sonatas, Chopin preludes, etc.), I enthusiastically recommend Edition Peters and Henle editions. These are also available through
Sheet Music Plus.
Popular Music Etc:
For albums with a variety of popular songs, try entering the words “Faber Popular” and “Popular Piano Library Movie Hits” into the search box on SheetMusicPlus.com.
You can also search for specific movie scores, inspirational music, folk music, and more by entering the film, genre, or artist’s name, along with your level and the word “piano” into the search box at SheetMusicPlus.
Music Theory Workbooks:
Fundamentals of Piano Theory:
One book at the students’ current level, from “Beginning Piano Theory” through Level 10
Technique Studies:
Scale Skills:
One book at the students’ current level, from Preparatory Level through Level 10
Supplemental Materials
Adjustable Piano Bench
Metronomes (my favorite is the Yamaha QT-1)
Piano Pedal Extender (less expensive versions are also available)
Music Flash Cards
Piano Guild
Location: Charlotte
Date: Mid-April 2019
Entry Categories (choose one or more):
Memorized Programs
Students of all levels may perform anywhere from 1 to 20 pieces
Hobbyist
Unmemorized programs--students of all levels may perform anywhere from 1 to 8 pieces
Duet/Duo Programs
Students of all levels may perform anywhere from 1 to 3 pieces
Ensemble Programs
Students of all levels may perform 1 piece
Social Music
Special Medal Programs
Sonatina, Sonata, Early Bach, Advanced Bach
Diploma Programs
High School, Collegiate, and Young Artist
Entry fee: Approximately $25 (varies according to category)
Piano Tuners
Piano Technicians Guild (PTG):
This organization of registered piano technicians is an international source of expertise in piano service; the website linked allows you to search and contact piano tuners in your area.
Music Learning Programs for iPad & PC
The following are inexpensive and awesome interactive activities ~ fun, portable, and great for developing music reading and playing skills!
Musictheory.net (for PC & iPad, free) ~ outstanding program for theory practice
For iPad only:
Theory & Tenuto ($3 each) can be purchased from musictheory.net
Piano Notes Pro ($3) ~ fantastic program to help students learn note-reading
Music Tutor (free) ~ note-reading
Read Rhythm (free) ~ rhythm practice
Notion ($15) ~ wonderful program for writing/composing music
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