This course of study for piano, published by Novus Via Music Group, is now distributed by Hal Leonard. It features eleven progressive levels, with four different books at each level: repertoire, etudes, skills, and technic. It starts with a preparatory level for first year students, and then includes levels 1-10 for ten years of study. These books provide comprehensive curriculum in diverse musical styles. Students who use the books in this series will learn how to: develop traditional pianistic and musical skills through music in contemporary, popular styles; be motivated to practice by working on music that is familiar, fun and that they can't wait to play; nurture their creativity and spontaneity through a user-friendly modular approach to improvisation; and enjoy regular ensemble playing, finding pleasure in a lifelong relationship with music.
Contents:
- Improvisation Etudes
- County Fair, Modules 1-4
- Horn Section, Modules 1-4
- This Dance Please, Modules 1-4
- The Girl on the Beach, Modules 1-4
- Going to Dr. John, Modules 1-4
- Never Say Never
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Improvisation Performance Etudes - County Fair
- Horn Section
- This Dance Please
- The Girl on the Beach
- Going To Dr. John
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Technical Etudes - Classical - After Kohler
- After Gurlitt
- After Norton
- After Beyer
- After Le Couppey
- After "Hey Betty Martin"
- Var. on "After Hey Betty Martin"
- After Czerny
- After Bartok
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Technical Etudes - Pop - The Long Road
- Losing the Way
- Ebb & Flow
- Mop Dance
- Hidden Melody
- Smooth Path Ahead
- A Great Day Out
- An Honorable Tradition
- Country Dance