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.
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.
Be A Star! Hymns, Book 1
Continuing in the Intervallic Reading Series, Be A Star! Hymns, Book 1 utilizes many of the best-loved hymns applyingRead More
Be A Star! Hymns, Book 2
Instead of reading note by note, this latest addition to our Intervallic Reading Series, encourages students to learn toRead More
Be A Star! Hymns, Book 3
A part of the Intervallic Reading Series, Be A Star! Hymns, Book 3 provides supplemental repertoire that strengthens students’ readingRead More
Be A Star!, Book 1
The Intervallic Reading Series provides supplemental repertoire that allows students from all backgrounds and methods to benefit from playingRead More
Be A Star!, Book 2
The Intervallic Reading Series provides supplemental repertoire that allows students from all backgrounds and methods to benefit from playingRead More
Be A Star!, Book 3
In Book 3, the early intermediate to mid-intermediate piano student will further their understanding of compositional forms, chords, phrases,Read More
Best of In Recital Solos, Book 1
We’ve chosen the best solos from the In Recital® series, and put them under one cover. Book 1 featuresRead More
Best of In Recital Solos, Book 2
Book 2 includes 12 sensational selections-ten original pieces including blues, rags, and Latin styles by Kevin Olson, Edwin McLean,Read More
Best of In Recital Solos, Book 3
The focus is on fabulous repertoire in this late elementary book! The 10 engaging original solos make your recitalRead More
Best of In Recital Solos, Book 4
Book 4 provides a perfect balance of styles to traditional repertoire with pieces by Judith R. Strickland, Kevin Olson,Read More
Best of In Recital Solos, Book 5
The 13 solos in this book feature a variety of tempos and moods-from cool swing to expressive lyricism toRead More
Best of In Recital Solos, Book 6
This is another fantastic book of eclectic pieces that will keep your high school students practicing! Jazz, blues, boogie-woogie,Read More
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!