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!
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
Christmas Treasures, Volume 1
The fine composers and arrangers for this series have created engaging arrangements of timeless Christmas treasures, carefully leveled forRead More
Christmas Treasures, Volume 2
Christmas Treasures Volume 2 contains arrangements of Christmas favorites for the intermediate level adult piano student. The pieces inRead More
Classical Treasures, Volume 1
Volume 1 for the beginning adult piano student is devoted to ageless classical music. The fine composers and arrangersRead More
Classical Treasures, Volume 2
In Classical Treasures Volume 2, the intermediate level adult piano student is provided with the perfect way to discoverRead More
Concertino No. 1 Peasant Folk Dance, Op. 82 for Piano and Orchestra
This composition is the first of its kind for The FJH Music Contemporary Keyboard Editions. Written for piano andRead More