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.
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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!
In Recital with Jazz, Blues, and Rags, Book 3
Book 3 is especially arranged for the late-elementary student, who will love practicing and performing pieces from this collection.Read More
In Recital with Jazz, Blues, and Rags, Book 4
Arranged for the early intermediate student, this collection of jazz, blues, & rags contains favorites such as “12th StreetRead More
In Recital with Jazz, Blues, and Rags, Book 5
Book 5 of In Recital® with Jazz, Blues, & Rags gives the intermediate-level pianist a wonderful collection of solosRead More
In Recital with Jazz, Blues, and Rags, Book 6
Book 6 completes the collection of jazz, blues, & rags in this exciting series. Here the late-intermediate student isRead More
In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Children’s Songs
In this preparatory level addition to the In Recital® series, In Recital® with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Children’sRead More
In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Holiday Songs
In Recital® with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Holiday Songs provides a terrific way for beginner-level students to succeedRead More
In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Book 1
In Recital® with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Book 1 is a fun and motivational series for the beginner-levelRead More
In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Book 2
Book 2 of original solos delivers more attractive pieces by top FJH composers that will engage students while reinforcingRead More
In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Sunday School Songs
This supplemental book for beginning piano students offers terrific music that has been carefully leveled to ensure success. TitlesRead More
In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 1
In Recital® with Popular Christmas Music, Book 1 features fabulous popular Christmas music edited and performed by Helen Marlais.Read More
In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 2
The elementary student will have plenty of choices of popular Christmas music to choose from in Book 2. ChristmasRead More
In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 3
Book 3, for the late elementary student, includes titles such as: The Little Drummer Boy, We Are Santa’s Elves,Read More