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 with All-Time Favorites, Book 3
Book 3, for the late elementary student, includes titles such as: Give My Regards to Broadway; Clementine; You’re ARead More
In Recital with All-Time Favorites, Book 4
Book 4 for the early intermediate student offers such hits as: Ragtime Cowboy Joe; Maple Leaf Rag; In theRead More
In Recital with All-Time Favorites, Book 5
The intermediate level student is provided with a wide array of popular favorites! Such titles as: I Love aRead More
In Recital with All-Time Favorites, Book 6
The late intermediate level student will love the arrangements created for Book 6. Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please ComeRead More
In Recital with Christmas Favorites, Book 1
Designed to help the teacher motivate while also providing a wonderful collection of Christmas favorites, In Recital® with ChristmasRead More
In Recital with Christmas Favorites, Book 2
Book Two of In Recital® with Christmas Favorites covers C major, G major, F major, D minor, and GRead More
In Recital with Classical Themes, Volume One, Book 3
The late elementary level student will experience a substantial variety of classical themes within Book 3. The solos andRead More
In Recital with Classical Themes, Volume One, Book 4
In Book 4, the early intermediate student will cultivate a sophisticated understanding of famous classical themes by utilizing thisRead More
In Recital with Classical Themes, Volume One, Book 5
This intermediate level collection of solo and duet arrangements of classical themes further builds upon the exceptional repertoire setRead More
In Recital with Classical Themes, Volume One, Book 6
In Book 6, the late intermediate student will refine their understanding of classical themes with the perfect combination ofRead More
In Recital with Jazz, Blues, and Rags, Book 1
In Recital® with Jazz, Blues, & Rags Book 1 begins this exciting new series with 13 fun jazz, blues,Read More
In Recital with Jazz, Blues, and Rags, Book 2
In Book 2, the elementary student will really have a blast playing pieces with titles such as “Rockin’ theRead More