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!
In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 4
Book 4 for the early intermediate student offers such hits as: Here We Come A-Wassailing, Christmas Eve in MyRead More
In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 5
The intermediate level student is provided with a wide array of popular Christmas selections of their choice. Such titlesRead More
In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 6
The late intermediate level student will love the arrangements created for Book 6. Carol of the Bells, Let ItRead More
In Recital with Popular Music, Book 1
In Recital® with Popular Music, Book 1 is a wonderful collection of popular arrangements for the early elementary level.Read More
In Recital with Popular Music, Book 2
Book 2, arranged for the elementary level, contains arrangements of popular favorites such as: Turn! Turn! Turn!; Can YouRead More
In Recital with Popular Music, Book 3
Book 3, for the late elementary level student, includes favorites that are easy to sing along with as wellRead More
In Recital with Popular Music, Book 4
In Book 4, the early intermediate level student will be offered a variety of popular favorites to choose from.Read More
In Recital with Popular Music, Book 5
In Recital® with Popular Music, Book 5 is an eclectic collection utilizing some of the most well-known popular songs.Read More
In Recital with Popular Music, Book 6
This late intermediate level collection will become a cherished collection for students and young adult pianists alike. Songs suchRead More
In Recital with Timeless Hymns, Book 1
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns, Book 1 features twelve well-known hymns edited and performed by Helen Marlais. The popularRead More
In Recital with Timeless Hymns, Book 2
There are plenty of favorites to choose from in Book 2! Solos include Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus;Read More
In Recital with Timeless Hymns, Book 3
Book 3, for the late elementary student, contains solos such as: Onward Christian Soldiers; I Need Thee Every Hour;Read More