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!
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
Helen Marlais’ Classics for Toddlers CD
Helen Marlais’ Classics for Toddlers is a collection of 30 specially chosen piano classics that takes toddlers on aRead More
Helen Marlais’ Piano Favorites For All Seasons CD
It is with great pleasure that The FJH Music Company introduces a new Helen Marlais CD. Helen Marlais’ PianoRead More
Helen Marlais’ More Real Music for Kids
The FJH Music Company and Stargrass Records is pleased to present Helen Marlais’ More Real Music for Kids, theRead More
Helen Marlais’ Real Music for Kids CD
The FJH Music Company and Stargrass Records is pleased to present Helen Marlais’ Real Music for Kids, an outstandingRead More
Helen Marlais’ Student Assignment Book for Every Day
This useful resource for students, parents, and teachers, helps organize lessons week by week and motivates students by keepingRead More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 1
The In Recital® Duets series contains first-rate duet repertoire carefully leveled into six categories: Early Elementary, Elementary, Late Elementary,Read More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 2
Book 2 contains wonderful arrangements for the elementary student to further the exploration of duet playing. This level carefullyRead More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 3
In Book 3, students will get to experience duets written using eighth notes, five-finger patterns, cut time, patterns thatRead More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 4
This Early Intermediate level book utilizes dotted-quarter notes followed by eighth notes and sixteenth notes, one-octave arpeggios in oneRead More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 5
Book 5 offers students an introduction to syncopation, Ragtime, Latin rhythms, more compound meters, and more complex sixteenth-note patterns.Read More