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!
Play Your Scales and Chords Every Day, Book 4
Book 4 introduces one-octave harmonic and melodic minor scales, cadences and arpeggios. Detailed photos show a step-by-step approach demonstratingRead More
Preludes, Volume 1
This two-volume collection of preludes contains short character pieces with a wide range of emotional expression and a wideRead More
Preludes, Volume 2
This two-volume collection of preludes contains short character pieces with a wide range of emotional expression and a wideRead More
Reaching Out, for Solo Piano
Discover and explore wonderfully modern sonorities! From lyrical (Slow, Sad Waltz, and Minor Serenade), to rhythmic (Drumming It Up),Read More
Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day, Book 1A
In the Every Day plan for Book 1A, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count rhythms;Read More
Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day, Book 1B
In the Every Day plan for Book 1B, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count basicRead More
Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day, Book 2A
In the Every Day plan for Book 2A, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count basicRead More
Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day, Book 2B
In the Every Day plan for Book 2B, students learn triads and begin to play pieces with both handsRead More
Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day, Book 3A
In the Every Day plan for Book 3A, students learn and practice different rhythmic activities with accent markings, focusingRead More
Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day, Book 3B
In Book 3B of this distinctive series, new concepts carefully interweave with reviewed concepts to further the students’ knowledgeRead More
Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day, Book 4A
In Book 4A of this outstanding series, Helen Marlais along with Kevin Olson, provide students with creative, structured lessonsRead More
Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day, Book 4B
In Book 4B of this outstanding series, Helen Marlais along with Kevin Olson, provide students with creative and structuredRead More