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!
Succeeding at the Piano Flash Card Friend – Grade 1B (2nd Edition)
Flashcards are great for reinforcing concepts learned at the lesson. This set comes with 108 cards in four colors.Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Flash Card Friend – Grade 2A
This set contains 108 cards presented in a clear and organized manner providing an easy way to drill, reinforce,Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Flash Card Friend – Grade 2B
This set contains 108 cards presented in a clear and organized manner providing an easy way to drill, reinforce,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 Grade 2A Sticker Book
A wonderful way to motivate and reward students on a successful assignment! Designed from the beautiful artwork found inRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Grade 1A (2nd Edition)
Dynamics, note reading, and intervals are expanded in the second book of the series, in addition to introducing rests,Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Grade 1B (2nd Edition)
The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 1A while introducing several more: G Position; sharps andRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Grade 2A
With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. Grade 2A presents new concepts such as: natural sign; eighth notes; note BRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Grade 2B (2nd Edition)
With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 2A while introducing severalRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Grade 3
Grade 3 expands on the concepts introduced in earlier levels and teaches new ones, such as: new time signaturesRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Grade 4
In Grade 4 of Succeeding at the Piano® students continue to cultivate musicianship and a passion for playing piano!Read 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