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 Merry Christmas! Book – Grade 5
Pianistic arrangements of seasonal favorites will create a festive atmosphere during the holiday season. Suitable for recitals, church orRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book – Grade 1A (2nd Edition)
These entertaining pieces with artistic illustrations and fanciful lyrics are slightly longer and can serve as performance pieces forRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book – Grade 1B (2nd Edition)
The Recital Book offers outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun! The pieces feature a variety of styles in varyingRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book – Grade 2A (2nd Edition)
With Free Downloadable Recordings. This correlated collection offers a variety of musical styles that reinforce concepts and skills introducedRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book – Grade 2B (2nd Edition)
With Free Downloadable Recordings. The new concepts in this grade are reinforced with outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun!Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book – Grade 3
Students continue to learn wonderful repertoire in the Recital Book, especially when it’s used with the Lesson and TechniqueRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book – Grade 4
Engaging pieces, in a wide variety of compositional styles, reinforce valuable concepts presented in the Lesson and Technique Book.Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Recital Book – Grade 5
Wonderful repertoire that correlates with the Lesson and Technique Book makes this book very inviting. This appealing book includesRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Sticker Book – Grade 1
Sticker book to accompany Helen Marlais’ Succeeding at the Piano, Grade 1.Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Sticker Book – Grade 2B
Designed from the beautiful artwork found in the four correlating Grade 2B books, this Sticker Book is a wonderfulRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Sticker Book – Preparatory
Sticker book to accompany Helen Marlais’ Succeeding at the Piano, Preparatory.Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Theory and Activity Book – Grade 1A (2nd Edition)
Engaging activities such as matching, naming notes and intervals, composing, ear training, identifying rhythms and patterns of notes aurallyRead More