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!
On Stage!, Book 2
Following the format set forth in Book 1, On Stage! Book 2 progresses from the elementary to late elementaryRead More
On Stage!, Book 3
On Stage! Book 3 is written for the early intermediate/intermediate student and focuses on refining and advancing sight-reading skills.Read More
Outside the Box – Ten Contemporary Solos
Outside the Box is a unique collection containing ten pieces that experiment with contemporary compositional techniques, altering such elementsRead More
Phantasie Variations, Op. 12
The Phantasie Variations, Op. 12 were commissioned by Phyllis Alpert Lehrer for her Merkin Hall Debut Concert near LincolnRead More
Piano Album, Thirteen Light and Descriptive Piano Pieces
Flip through the pages of Ninov’s Piano Album and they will introduce you to a gallery of musical pictures.Read More
Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 25
This engaging and accessible contemporary sonata has a broad emotional range and is full of intensity. Each of itsRead More
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 31
Rahbee’s Piano Sonata No. 2 is an appealing piece in the contemporary genre. Its wide-ranging expressive array is filledRead More
Piano Sonata No. 3, Odyssey, Op. 83
Premiered at Carnegie Hall in 2004, this adventurous one-movement work provides a variety of contrasting experiences for both theRead More
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 128
“Extremely positive in nature” has been said to describe the character of Piano Sonata No. 4 Op. 128.. TheRead More
Play Your Scales and Chords Every Day, Book 1
All major and minor five-finger patterns, triads, and hand-over-hand arpeggios are presented in this book. Students learn technique withRead More
Play Your Scales and Chords Every Day, Book 2
This book presents all octave major scales and arpeggios in the order of the Circle of Fifths. Features fingeringRead More
Play Your Scales and Chords Every Day, Book 3
Book 3 introduces one-octave natural minor scales and cadences. Detailed photos show a step-by-step approach demonstrating finger, hand andRead More