american popular piano

Skills and Technic Books


Cutting-edge student activities

  1. Built on new research on music learning - both the “what” and the “how”

  2. Context-focused approach helps students acquire - and retain - skills

  3. Deep-rooted skill development through incremental progress

  4. Simple exercises converge to produce complex skills


Comprehensive skill development

  1. Scales, chords, arpeggios, and more

  2. Daily sightreading - cleverly sequenced for pattern discovery

  3. Step-by-step ear training: rhythmic drills + pitch activities = aural proficiency

  4. Unique approach helps students feel confident and learn eagerly


Ease of use

  1. Modular structure for efficient organization and quick learning

  2. Open learning model allows students to progress at their own pace

  3. Skill-specific charts make assigning and tracking simple

  4. In-lesson tests benchmark student progress