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Summary
The recommended piano lessons books are based on my current students’ needs. This is not a comprehensive list for all students at all levels. I choose quality learning materials that give students what they need at the lowest possible cost.
* Beware any items marked with an asterisk *
Please see note at bottom of page about items marked with an asterisk.
Young Learner Method Books
Music for Little Mozarts – Level 1 (2 separate books)
Music for Little Mozarts: Level 1 – Lesson Book
Music for Little Mozarts: Level 1 – Workbook
Method Books
Music Tree – Time to Begin (2 separate books)
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Time to Begin
The Music Tree Activities Book: Time to Begin
Music Tree – Part 1 (2 separate books)
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Part 1
The Music Tree Activities Book: Part 1
Music Tree – Part 2A (2 separate books)
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Part 2A
The Music Tree Activities Book: Part 2A
Music Tree – Part 2B (2 separate books)
The Music Tree Student’s Book: Part 2B
The Music Tree Activities Book: Part 2B
Adult Beginner – Frances Clark Library (1 book)
Keyboard Musician for the Adult Beginner
Repertoire Books
Music for Millions Series
Introduction – Classics to Moderns
Vol. 17 – Easy Classics to Moderns
Vol. 27 – More Easy Classics to Moderns
Vol. 37 – Classics to Moderns in the Intermediate Grade
Vol. 47 – Early Advanced Classics to Moderns
Multiple Composer Collections
Sonatina Album: A Collection of Favorite Sonatinas, Rondos, and Other Pieces for the Piano
Single Composer Collections
Bach, J.S.
Inventions and Sinfonias: Two- and Three-Part Inventions (Alfred Masterwork Edition)
Burgmüller, Friedrich
Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies, Opus 100
Kabalevsky, Dmitri
24 Pieces for Children, Op. 39: Piano Solo (Schirmer’s Library of Musical Classics)
Olson, Lynn Freeman
Beginning Sonatinas: Five Original Works in Varying Styles for the Early Grades
* Four Sonatinas in Varying Styles (for Late Beginners) *
Theory Aids
Flash Cards
Complete Color Coded Flash Cards for All Beginning Music Students
Key Covers
Bea’s Keys – Not sold on Amazon
Music Theory
Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs)
Miscellaneous
Scales Book
Little Red Book
Metronome
Digital Audio Recorder
Zoom H4N PRO Digital Multitrack Recorder
* Beware any items marked with an asterisk *
Any item with an asterisk is selling above retail price when last checked. This may have changed since pricing on Amazon is quite dynamic. It’s often possible to buy these items used at a reasonable price, or you may just want to order it through a music store.