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!

In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 6
In Recital® Duets, Book 6 takes every thing up a notch by adding more complicated sixteenth and triplet figures,Read More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Christmas
In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist, Christmas presents classic Christmas repertoire in a decidedly un-classic way! Christmas favorites suchRead More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Classical Themes
This collection presents artistic classical themes arranged for the early advanced level. Pianist will enjoy playing many of theRead More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Duets
Pianists will enjoy these artistic duets by leading FJH composers and arrangers in a mix of styles including traditionalRead More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Jazz and Blues
Continuing the ever popular six book In Recital® series, this book showcases Jazz and Blues works for the earlyRead More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Original Solos, Book 1
In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist – Original Solos, Book 1 contains musically engaging original solos by leading FJHRead More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Original Solos, Book 2
The most recent addition to this successful series, is this 12-piece collection, strongly rooted in the classical music traditionRead More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Popular Christmas
The advancing pianist will love this delightful mix of traditional carols and contemporary favorites! This collection is the perfectRead More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Popular, Book 1
In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist – Popular, Book 1 is a collection of artistically-engaging arrangements by FJH composersRead More

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Popular, Book 2
Book 2 of In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist Popular continues the six-book In Recital® series with artistic arrangementsRead More

In Recital Ready, Set, Play! Halloween Songs
In Recital® Ready, Set, Play! is a series which features pre-reading pieces for the beginner-level piano student. It isRead More

In Recital Ready, Set, Play, Original Solos, Book 1
This delightful collection of pre-reading original solos provides a terrific way for beginner-level students to reinforce skills such asRead More
