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 Theory and Activity Book – Grade 1B (2nd Edition)
Colorful art, easy-to-write-on staff sizes, and short exercises make this a fun book to use. Creative activities such asRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Theory and Activity Book – Grade 2A (2nd Edition)
This book is full of creative activities that reinforce theoretical concepts. There are matching games, drawing and identifying intervalsRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Theory and Activity Book – Grade 2B (2nd Edition)
Creative activities like matching time, fill in the blank, and completing scales and cadences make this a fun book!Read More
Succeeding at the Piano Theory and Activity Book – Grade 3
Creative and diverse activities such as writing, playing, ear training, and “Time to Compose” keep students motivated as conceptsRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Theory and Activity Book – Grade 4
The writing exercises are short and varied yet very useful and informative. The attractive format includes: fill in theRead More
Succeeding at the Piano Theory and Activity 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 Theory and Activity Book – Preparatory (2nd Edition)
This attractive book with short exercises and captivating art presents writing, playing, rhythmic, and composing activities that lead studentsRead More
Succeeding with a Notespeller, Grade 1A (2nd Edition)
Students learn to read in an ideal way by combining Middle C, intervallic, and multi-key reading approaches. They learnRead More
Succeeding with a Notespeller, Grade 1B (2nd Edition)
A proven series to reinforce the note names and intervals students learn in Succeeding at the Piano®, 2nd Edition, Succeeding withRead More
Succeeding with a Notespeller, Grade 2A
Succeeding with a Notespeller provides an enjoyable reinforcement of the note names and intervals presented Succeeding at the Piano®,Read More
Succeeding with a Notespeller, Grade 2B
This artistic book with brilliant colors and clever activities is so attractive that children can’t wait to turn theRead More
Succeeding with the Masters, Baroque Era, Volume One
Baroque Era, Volume One of Succeeding with the Masters® is a collection of 22 graded repertoire pieces by J.S.Read More