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!
Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Book 4A
A continuation of the Energize Your Fingers Every Day® series used to develop correct technique from the very beginning!Read More
Etudes with Technique, Book 1
This series is designed to develop healthy, natural, and effective technique. Each book is divided into units, and eachRead More
Etudes with Technique, Book 2
Book 2 continues towards the development of a healthy, natural, and effective technique. Reinforcing concepts such as: five-finger patterns;Read More
Etudes with Technique, Book 3
In Book 3 of Etudes with Technique, new techniques covered include: five-finger patterns and octave scales; independence of hands;Read More
Etudes with Technique, Book 4
This 56-page book presents new techniques and expands on previous ones such as Five Finger Patterns and Extensions, ScaleRead More
Etudes with Technique, Book 5
Most of the 28 etudes written by illustrious teacher-pianists (Gurlitt, Le Couppey, Türk, Beyer, Streabbog, Czerny) are two pagesRead More
Etudes with Technique, Preparatory
This very first book in the Etudes with Technique series offers the early elementary through mid-elementary level student theRead More
Flash Cards for Every Day, Level 1
A set of 120 colored cards with five categories: rhythmic notation; notes on the staff; key signatures; terms andRead More
Helen Marlais’ Christmas Favorites Lyric Book
FJH Music is proud to offer this exciting compilation of lyrics to the carols from the In Recital withRead More
Helen Marlais’ Christmas Favorites CD
It is with the joy of the season that the FJH Music Company brings to you this beautiful CDRead More
Helen Marlais’ Classics for Babies CD
The FJH Music Company announces the arrival of Helen Marlais’ Classics for Babies, a soothing introduction to classical musicRead More
Helen Marlais’ Classics for Preschoolers CD
Helen Marlais’ Classics for Preschoolers is an introduction to the great art of classical music for the youngest students.Read More