Technique supports Musicality. Both support success. Success is the greatest motivator.
In Dr. Marlais’ publications, students learn body-friendly technique from the very beginning. The technique lessons are approachable and not overwhelming. It’s easy for teachers to teach and fun for students to learn. This important technique can easily take your students to the next level of playing and Artistic Personality.
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The piano series that Dr. Marlais has developed have become an integral part of piano students’ repertoire across the country and abroad. This comprehensive curriculum gives you and your students the tools and materials that are needed to succeed in piano playing. From the beginner levels to advanced, students learn the core fundamentals of music study, including reading, rhythm, technique, musicality, theory, ear training, sight reading, composition, and repertoire. The repertoire includes classical music, sonatinas, jazz, blues, folk, hymns, spirituals, originals, popular, Christmas, music history, and the contemporary music of living art music composers.
Music Downloads with Variable Speed Playback Now Available!
All of the books that have play-along tracks now include variable speed playback. Just use the scannable code in each book. Compatible with desktop and mobile devices, there is no software to download or install. Access this pedagogical feature anywhere!
Jazz, Blues, and Rags Treasures Volume 1
This series is devoted to ageless jazz, blues and ragtime pieces. The composers/arrangers were commissioned to create engaging originalRead More
The FJH Contemporary Keyboard Catalog
The FJH Contemporary Keyboard Editions is a series that focuses on the best contemporary music for keyboard of theRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Preparatory (2nd Edition)
This book introduces basic rhythmic figures, dynamics, correct and healthy technique, notes in Middle C position and C position,Read More
The All-In-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano, Merry Christmas! – Preparatory Book B
The seven pieces in this collection are in Middle C position and “almost” Middle C (L.H. thumb on B,Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Flash Card Friend – Preparatory (2nd Edition)
A set of 108 color flash cards with topics in four categories: Pre-Reading (identification of piano key names, stepRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Merry Christmas! Book – Preparatory (2nd Edition)
This beautiful Christmas Book starts students with pre-reading pieces so even the youngest students get a chance to playRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book – Preparatory (2nd Edition)
Valuable concepts presented in the Lesson and Technique Book are reinforced in the Recital Book. Short practice steps andRead More
Succeeding with a Notespeller, Preparatory (2nd Edition)
Succeeding with a Notespeller provides a terrific way to reinforce all the notes and intervals (Bass C–Treble G, stepsRead More
In Recital with Classical Themes, Volume One, Book 2
In Book 2 of In Recital® with Classical Themes, the elementary level student is provided with exceptional arrangements ofRead More
In Recital with Classical Themes, Volume One, Book 1
In Recital® with Classical Themes, Volume One, Book 1, is devoted to providing the early elementary student with level-appropriateRead More
The All in One Approach, Merry Christmas, Book 2A
7 favorite carols/songs Holiday activity pages Lyrics included Suitable for any venue TABLE OF CONTENTS: Good King Wenceslas WeRead More
The All-In-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano, Merry Christmas! Book – Grade 1B
Playing familiar Christmas tunes can be so motivating! These seasonal favorites are arranged in order of difficulty, suitable forRead More