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!
The Festival Collection, Book 6
Book 6 is an exceptional late intermediate to early advanced collection of repertoire that teachers and students will findRead More
The Festival Collection, Book 7
The repertoire contained within The Festival Collection® Book 7 embodies some of the finest pieces from the Baroque toRead More
The Festival Collection, Book 8
The repertoire in The Festival Collection® Book 8 was selected for its superior artistic and pedagogical merit. The wideRead More
The Festival Collection, Preparatory
The Festival Collection® Preparatory is the first book available in the nine-volume Festival Collection series. To be used beforeRead More
Watercolors for Ten Fingers
This collection of short piano images for children and adults is suitable for pianists from intermediate to early advancedRead More
Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day, Answer Key, Book 1
Designed as a companion to the student book, the teacher’s Answer Key provides correct answers for each of theRead More
Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day, Answer Key, Book 2
The Answer Key is the companion to Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day®, Book 2, and providesRead More
Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day, Answer Key, Book 3
The Answer Key is the companion to Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day®, Book 3, and providesRead More
Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day, Answer Key, Book 4
The Answer Key is the companion to Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day®, Book 4, and providesRead More
Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day, Answer Key, Book 5
The Answer Key is the companion to Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day®, Book 5, and providesRead More
Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day, Book 1
This elementary-level book is carefully structured to help students learn their theory in the most beneficial way – byRead More
Write, Play, and Hear Your Theory Every Day, Book 2
Book 2 in this series continues helping students learn their theory in the most beneficial way-by combining it withRead More