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 Throughout the Year, Volume One, Book 3
In this third In Recital® collection, Judith Strickland joins us, with a lyrical solo, Autumn Colors. The repertoire featuresRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume One, Book 4
In Book 4, we welcome contributions by Martín Cuéllar (a lyrical etude), David Karp (a Halloween piece and anRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume One, Book 5
In Recital® Book 5 opens with an expressive Notturno by Valerie Roth Roubos, affording the chance to demonstrate beautifullyRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume One, Book 6
Some of the most rewarding In Recital music is here in the final book of Volume One! Melody BoberRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume Two, Book 1
Book 1 of In Recital® Vol. Two offers tips on recital preparation, a friendly practice guide and schedule, aRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume Two, Book 2
Book 2 of In Recital® Vol. Two offers tips on recital preparation, a friendly practice guide and schedule, anRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume Two, Book 3
Book 3 of In Recital® Vol. Two offers tips on recital preparation, a friendly practice guide and schedule, aRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume Two, Book 4
Book 4 of In Recital® Vol. Two offers tips on recital preparation, a “Preparing for Success” practice guide, aRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume Two, Book 5
Book 5 of In Recital® Vol. Two offers tips on recital preparation, a “Calendar for Success” practice guide toRead More
In Recital Throughout the Year, Volume Two, Book 6
Book 6 of In Recital® Vol. Two offers tips on recital preparation, advice on “Managing Performance Jitters,” the “Bull’sRead More
In Recital with All-Time Favorites, Book 1
In Recital® with All-Time Favorites, Book 1 features 13 fabulous pieces edited and performed by Helen Marlais. The outstandingRead More
In Recital with All-Time Favorites, Book 2
The elementary student will have plenty of choices of all time favorite songs to choose from in Book 2.Read More