Music Books & Materials

My 1st Choice: I prefer the Rubank series because it is extremely thorough in technique and basic skills that everyone needs to learn. The series has been used for decades by music educators. All the lesson books come in four levels ~ Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced I, and Advanced II. Most of my students do the first three, then move on to etude books, scales, and solos. This series is fantastic! Anyone who works hard through it will have an excellent background for playing. Students who have worked through it have done very well in performances, auditions, and more. Notice I said 'work' - the series is harder than most other lesson book series and does require dedicated practice to achieve. It does not have any modern or popular songs. It is definitely more classical based - mostly etudes, scales, famous classical solos and duets, etcetera - but is a great springboard to playing all styles of music. Since it is a little more dry, I like to have students work on other materials at the same time ~ solos in a variety of styles, duet and ensemble pieces, their band or orchestra music, and whatever else they like! :)

Student Favorite: The Sueta Band Method is a series I have used for young beginners until they are ready to play the Rubank series. There are three levels in the series. The books contain introducing notes and fingerings, reading musical pitches and rhythmic values, scale exercises, rhythmic patterns to count, and a variety of plain "fun" songs. My concern with the series is in the clarinet book 1 where students are expected to make the jump over the break instantly. Some kids are fine doing it right away, but many others, simply because of the physical size of their fingers, are unable to make a quick jump and therefore get very frustrated. Depending on the student, I add pages in between to try to make it more gradual for the kids while their fingers are getting stronger.

School Band Methods: Numerous students bring their lesson books from school which is fine also. We start from there, then build higher. Most of the beginner books are very similar.

Ed Sueta Band Method (3 levels)
Essential Elements (2 levels)
Accent on Achievement (3 levels)
Yamaha Band Student (3 levels)
Standard of Excellence (3 levels)
Belwin Band Method (3 levels)

Yamaha Band Ensembles
(3 levels - made for all band instruments)


Chamber Music Series for Three Woodwinds


Duets for Flute & Clarinet - Volumes 1 and 2




Trio in F for Flue, Clarinet, and Bassoon

Trio In F (Flute, B Flat Clarinet and Bassoon) - Woodwind Trios With Score Sheet Music

22 Woodwind Quintets

Twenty-Two (22) Woodwind Quintets Sheet Music

Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble
These come for every instrument.

Lesson Books

Rubank Method Books for Flute Or Piccolo: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced I & II edited by A. C. Peterson and Joseph E. Skornicka, published by Rubank Publications. "One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians."



Scales & Technique

17 Exercices Journaliers De Mecanisme: 17 Big Daily Finger Exercises for the Flute by Paul Taffanel and Philippe Gaubert, published by Alphonse Leduc: Scale Etudes - I call this fabulous technique resource a "lifetime book" because it guides a flute player through every major and minor key in scales, arpeggios, intervals and other important technical studies giving many options to practice with differing articulations and rhythms. It is the type of book that one never finishes as it includes necessary skills for all levels. It is one that after 30+ years of playing the flute that I still find beneficial to my practice time by challenging myself to play faster and cleaner on these very essential drills. I highly recommend this book for all serious flute players who are willing to put in some practice time and do the work.


Etudes ~ Studies

Twenty-Six Selected Studies (Flute): By Henry Altes. Arranged by Georges Barrere. Flute. Woodwind Solo. 100 pages. Published by G. Schirmer

Melodious and Progressive Studies Books 1, 2, 3: Arranged by Robert Cavally; published by Southern Music Company; Flute Instructional Etudes Collection: from Andersen, Gariboldi, Koehler and Terschak. 64 - 71 pages. Published by Southern Music Company.




Flute & Piccolo Note Spellers Book: Fred Weber. For Flute & Piccolo. Band Supplement Book. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.EL00462). "This systemized set of work sheets for supplementing any elementary class or private method is designed to help the student gain a better understanding of the problems of fingering and reading music, while saving valuable lesson time."

Rubank Book of Flute Solos - Intermediate (Flute / Piano) Sheet Music: By Various Composers. Rubank Solo Collection. 32 pages. - Rubank Book of Flute Solos (Books 1 and 2) published by Rubank Publications (HL.4479891). Includes Piano Accompaniment. Intermediate Level. This collection includes 11 solos (with accompaniment) from the legendary Rubank solo sheet music library. Contents: Albumleaf (Wagner), Canzona (Bertoni), Chanson Pastorale (Koepke), Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart), Gavotta from Classical Symphony, Menuet from Platee (Rameau), Polovetsian Dances, Slumber Song, Song of India, Two Menuettos (Bach), Villanella (Koepke).



Concert & Contest Flute Solos (Piano Accompaniment is available, also.)

Sacred Classical Solos for Flute and Piano Arranged by Kathryn Master for flute and piano, published by Masterflute (MF.KM312). Classical. Intermediate. Selection by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Gabriel Faure (1845-1924), and Cesar Auguste Franck (1822-1890).

Sonatas Volume 1 by Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Louis Moyse, published by G. Schirmer (HL50334590). Difficulty: medium-difficult. Contents: Sonata No. 1 in B minor, Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Sonata in A minor (unaccompanied).

Sonatas Volume 2 for Flute and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Louis Moyse, published by G. Schimer (HL50334600) Difficulty: medium. Contents: Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Sonata No. 5 in E minor, Sonata No. 6 in E Major , Sonata No. 7 in G minor. **Sonata No. 4 is used for District and Archdiocy Auditions.

Syrinx - La Flute De Pan for Unaccompanied Flute by Claude Debussy, edited by Ernst-Gunter Heinemann, published by G. Henie Verlag (HL51480496). Impressionistic. Difficulty: medium to medium-difficult.

Seven Sonatas for Flute and Piano by George Frideric Handel, arranged by Louis Moyse, published by G. Schirmer (HL 50334450). Contents: Sonata I in E minor, Sonata II in G minor, Sonata III in A minor, Sonata IV in G Major, Sonata V in C Major, Sonata VI in B minor, Sonata VII in F Major.

Advanced Flute Solos, vol. II (Julius Baker) Instrumental Solo Part and CD. Published by Music Minus One (MO.MMOCD3326). "Julius Baker of the New York Philharmonic takes you further into the broadening repertoire for advanced flutists. Includes additional slow-tempo practice version of the Bach Sonata's Allegro moderato Includes a high-quality printed solo part annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece, minus the soloist." Students, this includes Faure Fantasie & Mozart Concerto in G with a CD for practice help for District, Regional, or Archdiocy Auditions.

Flute Concertos #1 in G Major & #2 in D Major for Flute & Piano Reduction by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, published by G. Schirmer (HL50261850). Difficulty: medium. **Concerto #1 is used for District and Archdiocy Auditions.

Twelve Fantasias for Solo Flute by Georg Philipp Telemann, published by G. Schirmer (HL.50335080). Contents: Fantasia in A Major, Fantasia in B minor, Fantasia in B-flat Major, Fantasia in C Major, Fantasia in D Major, Fantasia in E minor, Fantasia in D minor, Fantasia in E Major, Fantasia in F-sharp Major, Fantasia in G Major, Fantasia in G minor, Fantasia No. 2 in A minor (unaccompanied).

Solos for the Flute Player for flute and piano.

Flute Music By French Composers for Flute & Piano edited by Louis Moyse, published by G. Schirmer (L50331090).
Impressionistic and Classical Period. Difficulty: medium-difficult. Impressionistic and Classical Period. Contents: Prélude et Scherzo (Henri Büsser), Concertino, Op. 107 (Cecile Chaminade), Concertino, Op. 45 (Alphonse DuVernoy), Cantabile et Presto (Georges Enesco), Fantasie, Op. 79 (Fauré), Andante et Scherzo (Louis Ganne), Fantasie, Nocturne at Allegro Scherzando (Philippe Gaubert), Ballade (Périlhou), Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino (Paul Taffanel). **Faure's Fantasie is used for District and Archdiocy Auditions.

Album Of Flute Duets arranged by Louis Moyse, published by G. Schirmer (HL.50330160). Classical Period. Difficulty: medium. Two flute parts. Contents: Sonata (W.F. Bach), Allegro and Minuet (Beethoven), Concert (Couperin), Air du Fat puni (DeVienne), Duo Concertant (Drouët), Sonatina (Köhler), Sonatine (Kummer), Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mendelssohn), Sonata (Naudot), Theme and Variations (Reicha), Sonata (Schultze), Sonata (Telemann).

Six Sonatas For Two Flutes Or Violins in 2 Volumes by Georg Philipp Telemann, edited by Gunter Hausswald, published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA2979). Baroque. Difficulty: medium.

Selected Flute Duets - Volumes 1 & 2 published by Rubank Publications (HL4470920). Baroque. "This classic series of duets for like instruments is recognizable to nearly everyone who has ever studied an instrument. The wealth of material supplements musical development and provides a rich experience for growing musicians. Duet playing is often a student's first form of ensemble experience - technique, tone quality, intonation and balance are introduced as students do one of the things they enjoy most - making music with a friend. And duet playing leads easily and naturally to competent performance in larger ensembles. (Vol. I - Easy to Medium, Vol. 2 - Medium to Advanced)."

Solos & Duets for C Instruments and Accompaniments (3 volumes available) arranged by John F. Wilson, published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.1585). For C instrument solo part, harmony part, and piano accompaniment. Christian. This collection of instrumental music provides a variety of musical styles using traditional, contemporary, and classical songs.

Kuhlau - Three Grand Duets, Op. 39, Three Duets, Op. 80, 3 Grands Duos Concertants, Op. 87, Trio in G Major, Op. 119 for 2 Flutes & Piano, and other pieces by Kuhlau


Jazz Suite for Flute Ensemble Sheet Music: By Greg Yasinitsky. For 4 flutes. Flute Quartet. Jazz. Level: Grade 3. Published by Advance Music.

Jazz Quartets Flute Book/CD Intrmed: Flute Quartet; De Haske Play-Along Book.; 46 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

A Christmas Jazz Suite Sheet Music: By Traditional. Arranged by Arthur Frackenpohl. For flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, french horn and bassoon. Woodwind Quintet. Christmas, Jazz. Level: Grade 4. Published by Kendor Music Inc.

Hymns for the Master arranged by Stan Pethel and S Pethel for flute, published by Hal Leonard (HL.841136). 15 inspirational favorites, including: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, Amazing Grace, Crown Him with Many Crowns, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, This Is My Father's World, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, and more.

Praise & Worship Hymn Solos arranged for solo flute by Stan Pethel, published by Hal Leonard (HL.841373). Difficulty: medium. Flute solo book and accompaniment CD. Standard notation. 15 hymns arranged for solo performance by Stan Pethel. Includes: Blessed Be the Name, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Fairest Lord Jesus, My Faith Looks Up to Thee, To God Be the Glory, We Have Heard the Joyful Sound, more.

Contemporary Gospel Favorites for C instruments arranged by Douglas Schoen, published by Hal Leonard (HL.850240). Difficulty: easy-medium. 31 songs of Christian worship and praise, including: I Love You, Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name, He Will Carry You, More Than Wonderful, We Shall Behold Him, El Shaddai, We Are So Blessed, I Am Loved.



Disney Solos for Flute by Various, publisher Hal Leonard (HL841404) Difficulty: medium. Features 12 Disney favorites with a play along with full band. Songs include: Be Our Guest, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Colors of the Wind, Friend Like Me, Part of Your World, Under the Sea, You'll Be in My Heart, You've Got a Friend in Me, Zero to Hero, and more.

Patriotic Instrument Solos for flute published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.IFM0202CD). Difficulty: easy. "The instrumental arrangements in this series are completely compatible with each other and can be played in ensembles or as solos. Each instrument book includes a fully-orchestrated accompaniment CD that features a complete demonstration track to aid in learning each song, followed by a play-along accompaniment track." Titles are: Amazing Grace, America (My Country 'Tis of Thee), America the Beautiful, Armed Forces Medley (Marine's Hymn / The Caissons Go Rolling Along / Anchors Away), Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless the U.S.A., The Star-Spangled Banner, You're a Grand Old Flag.

Celtic Music For Flute arranged by Jessica Walsh, published by ADG Productions (AD.ADG043-CD), Intermediate. Flute solo book and performance CD. This great collection includes tunes from Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, and the Isle of Man.

Film Favorites for flute arranged by John Moss, Michael Sweeney, and Paul Lavender , published by Hal Leonard (HL.860140). Solo part, harmony part and standard notation. "As a follow up to the popular Movie Favorites, this collection features hot movie themes arranged for full band or individual soloists (with optional accompaniment CD). In the student books, each song includes a page for the full band arrangement as well as a separate page for solo use." Includes: Pirates of the Caribbean, Mission: Impossible Theme, My Heart Will Go On, Zorro's Theme, Music from Shrek, May It Be, You'll Be in My Heart, The Rainbow Connection, Sprach Zarathustra, and Accidentally in Love.

The Jazz Method for Flute: by John O'Neill. Published by Schott Music. "These methods provide complete courses for players of all ages, guiding students from their first note to classics, together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes, The Jazz Methods are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. Part one: The foundation Techniques, Part two: Playing the Music, Part three: Appendices."

Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio: by Claude Bolling published by Hal Leonard (HL.490508). Big Band and Swing. Difficulty: medium. "This suite in seven parts is composed for a "classic" flute and a "jazz" piano. It was the first jazz recording of world-renowned flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal and Claude Bolling. It is possible to play the whole piece with only flute and piano, but bass and drum parts are included for the complete Suite. The CD includes full recordings and flute play-along tracks for seven songs: Baroque and Blue, Fugace, Irlandaise, Javanaise, Sentimentale, Veloce, Versatile." Available as: Complete Set of Parts/CD, Flute / Piano, "Music Minus One"or CD only." You may also be interested in Bolling's Suite For Flute & Jazz Piano Trio #2, Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano, Picnic Suite, and New York, New York (Double Bass / Drum / Flute / Guitar / Piano/Keyboard).

Jazz & Blues - Flute: Flute arranged by Jack Long, published by Hal Leonard. 14 songs for solo instruments, complete with a play-along CD, 31 pages. Includes: Bernie's Tune, Cry Me a River, Fever, Fly Me to the Moon, God Bless the Child, Harlem Nocturn, Moonglow, A Night in Tunisia, One Note Samba, Opus One, Satin Doll, Slightly Out of Tune, Take the "A" Train, Yardbird Suite.

Gershwin By Special Arrangement - Flute/Oboe: By George Gershwin (1898-1937). Instrumental solo songbook and accompaniment CD for flute solo (or oboe). 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Solos for Jazz Flute Sheet Music: Classic Jazz Solos As Played by: Buddy Collette, Herbie Mann, Sam Most, Eric Dolphy, James Moody, Paul Horn, Hubert Laws, Joe Farrell, Jeremy Steig, James Newton, Dave Valentin. By Buddy Collette; Chick Corea; Egbert Anson Van Alstyne; Eric Dolphy; Haven Gillespie; James Moody; James Newton; Jeremy Steig; Joan Baez; Sam Most; Victor Young; Wayne King; Wayne Shorter. Edited by Ronny S. Schiff, Sonny Rollins. Arranged by Ronnie Schiff. For Flute. All That Jazz. Jazz. Soft Cover. 59 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

Jazz Flute Etudes: (Advanced Studies in Improvisation) Written by Marc Adler. Instructional/instrumental solo book for flute. 48 pages. Published by Houston Publishing, Inc.

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Charlie Parker, Flute Sheet Music: By Corey Christiansen. For Flute. Improvisation. Essential Jazz Lines. Jazz. Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Book/CD Set. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Shostakovich - 4 Waltzes for Flute, Clarinet and Piano, Op. 97c: IV. Waltz Charmaine - Allegretto

Rubank Method Books for Clarinet: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced




Clarinet Note Spellers Book: Fred Weber. For Flute & Piccolo. Band Supplement Book. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.EL00462). "This systemized set of work sheets for supplementing any elementary class or private method is designed to help the student gain a better understanding of the problems of fingering and reading music, while saving valuable lesson time."


Breeze-Easy Method for Clarinet

The Jazz Method for Clarinet

Benny Goodman Clarinet Method Book

Sueta Clarinet Band Method

Standard of Excellence Book

Essential Elements

Rubank Book of Clarinet Solos (Clarinet / Piano) - Easy ~ Intermediate




Easy Clarinet Solos Volumes I & II


Most PopularClassical Melodies


Great Classics for Clarinet - 3 Centuries of Music

Great Classics for Clarinet - 3 Centuries of Music (Clarinet / Piano)

Stravinsky Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo


Sacred Melodies for Clarinet


Concert & Contest Collection for Clarinet



Classical Studies for Clarinet


Supplementary Studies for Clarinet / Piano


Clarinet Solos


Solo Pieces for the Advanced Clarinetist


Weber Concertino for Clarinet


Mozart Concerto for Clarinet

Clarinet Concerto In Bb, K. 622 - Clarinet/Piano Sheet Music

Art of the Solo Clarinet: Orchestral Excerpts


Clarinet Solos for the Performing Artist

Clarinet Solos for the Performing Artist

14 Caprices, Op. 1 and Moto Perpetuo

Learn to Play Clarinet Duets


Sacred Duets for Clarinet


Selected Duets for 2 Clarinet


Clarinet Ensembles: Duets, Trios, & Quartets

3 Clarinet Ensembles: Duets, Trios and Quartets Clarinet Ensemble Sheet Music

Classical Duets for Clarinet


Belwin Master Duets - Advanced Volume 2



Selected Duets for Clarinet Volume 1

Selected Duets - Clarinet (Volume 1) Sheet Music

Selected Duets for Clarinet Volume 2


7 Grand Concert Duets

Pop Style Solos


Complete Jazz Clarinet Book


Jazz & Blues for Clarinet


Praise & Hymn Worship Solos


Film Favorites


The Very Best of John Williams


Mambo, Maria, Maria, and other Latin Hits


Pop Duets for All

Rubank Method Books for Saxophone



Developing Jazz Technique Volume 1 ~ Developing Jazz Technique - Volume 2: The Jazz Method for Saxophone. By John O'Neill; Published by Schott Music. Softcover with CD. 95 pages.



Saxophone Note Spellers Book: Band Supplement Book by Fred Weber. Published by Alfred Music Publishing. "This systemized set of work sheets for supplementing any elementary class or private method is designed to help the student gain a better understanding of the problems of fingering and reading music, while saving valuable lesson time."

Rubank Book for Alto Saxophone Solos - Sheet Music - Levels 1 & 2
Concert and Contest Collections - Alto Saxophone (Alto Saxophone solo part) Sheet Music
Concert and Contest Collections - Tenor Saxophone (solo part) Sheet Music





Claude Bolling: Le Papillon (Piano / Alto Saxophone) Sheet Music: For Alto Saxophone & Piano. By Claude Bolling. Woodwind Solo. 20 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Saxophone Quartet Sheet Music: By Alexander Glazunov. For Soprano saxophone, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Baritone saxophone. Level: Advanced. Published by Belaieff.

Twelve Saxophone Trios (For 3 Altos or 2 Altos and 1 Tenor) Sheet Music: Arranged by Harry R. Gee. For Saxophone. Woodwind - Saxophone Trio. Book. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

13 Saxophone Quartets Sheet Music: Arranged by Elton Burgstahler. Full score for saxophone quartet (4 e-flat altos or 4 b-flat tenors, or and quartet combination of these instruments). Series: Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

~ Jazz Sax Transcriptions! These are really cool!!

The Jazz Method for Tenor Saxophone (Tenor Saxophone)

Rock Jams - Alto Saxophone: Saxophone solo book (no piano accompaniment is available for this title) and accompaniment CD for alto saxophone. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Music of Henry Mancini Plus One Alto Saxophone (Book/CD): Edited by Carol Cuellar, composed by Henry Mancini, arranged by Tony Esposito. Collection and accompaniment CD for alto saxophone. Series: Instrumental collection (Alto saxophone). 28 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Bluesaxe: Blues for Saxophone, trumpet or clarinet: Soloist: Bob Johnson, tenor saxophone; Ensemble: Eric Kriss, piano & electric piano; Bob Johnson, tenor and soprano sax; Stan Poplin, acoustic and electric bass; Jim Chanteloup, drums. For saxophone, trumpet or clarinet. Instrumental Solo Part and CD. Published by Music Minus One.

Jazzy Opera Classix (Alto Saxophone) Sheet Music: For Alto Saxophone. By Various. Arranged by Darren Fellows. This edition: ED12824. Schott. Book with CD. 36 pages. Published by Schott Music.

Jazz Style and Technique for Saxophone: By Brian Kane. For Saxophone. Jazz Style and Technique is a comprehensive workbook to help saxophonists develop the technical and interpretave skills needed to play with a mature jazz style. Saxophone Jazz Method Book. Level: Intermediate. Book. 78 pages. Published by Jazz Path Publishing.

Rubank Method Books for Oboe



Rubank Method Books for Bassoon

There are so many wonderful series of lesson books ~ they all have their ups and downs. I haven't found a perfect book yet, but I find that they all may be adapted or added to in order to fit each individual student's needs.

I think the best series for kids (and adults) to use is the Alfred's Basic Piano Course. I have been to several Alfred Piano Teacher Courses and have been happy with the books for the most part. The concepts and songs are introduced in a very logical, smooth way. Each concept is reviewed and reinforced in following lessons. The entire course encompases a ton of books, so I've only listed some to give you the idea below. Most of the books listed under lesson, solo, and fun may be found in all levels. If you see one that looks interesting, click the link where it should lead you to the other levels. Some of the books have "play-along" and listening cd's. Flash cards, games, and computer materials are also available. So many choices!!

ELEMENTARY
The children's series starts with a basic lesson book and has numerous supplemental books to use in addition. I recommend the lesson book and at least the notespeller OR music theory book to get started. Once they have played for a little while, additional books may be based on their interests and needs.

Alfred's Basic Piano Course Lesson Books (Levels 1 - 6)
Supplemental Books (usually all the books of a certain level are color coded):
Notespeller Books ~ Music Theory ~ Ear Training ~ Technic (Scales+) ~ Flash Cards ~ Sight Reading ~ Repertoire ~ Classics ~ Sacred ~ Hymns ~ Christmas ~ "Top Hits" Solos ~ Rock & Jazz ~ Pop Book ~ Fun Book ~ Performance / Recital ~ Ensemble (Duets+) ~ Composition









MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Alfred's Chord Approach - This moves faster for older kids who will be able to read notes sooner, and have the physical fine motor skills to play the chords. It also has a vast variety of matching level books.







ADULTS
Adults have a similar variety of choices in supplemental materials.





Students who have taken lessons elsewhere and have used a different series are fine to continue the same series to have continuity, or may switch to another series if the parents and myself feel another would be more beneficial to them.

"FUN BOOKS" - I ask students to pick out what I call 'fun books' to use in addition to the main lesson book. The 'fun books' may be anything of their choice in their level or slightly above. The kids practice more and become excited when it is a piece they really like! I totally leave the choice up to the kids and parents. The music should challenging, but not so much to make them totally frustrated, etither. It's easy to pick with the Alfred books because they are leveled for easy picking. Other pieces I would recommend having the student look at the sheet music. They usually know if it's going to be too easy or too hard.

Alfred's All in One Course
(Contains lesson materials, music theory, ear training, and more.)



Technic Book (Comes in all levels)

Coming .....

Sacred Book


Pop Song Book from Alfred's


Merry Christmas


Classic Themes (6 levels)


Repertoire Books (All levels)


Duet Books

Notespeller Book (Comes in all levels -
I highly recommend this for beginners and anyone
who wants to improve their note reading skills.)


Alfred Basic Piano Course Theory Book
(These coorelate with each level of the lesson series.)


Ear Training Course
(A very helpful book in many levels.)


Ear Training Book Complete Level 1


Adult Theory Book
(3 levels)



Flash Cards


Musical Adventures Game



For any instrument:
Essentials of Music Theory - Complete


Essentials of Music Theory - Complete CD - Rom