Piano Methods

Theory is the theory workbook portion of the Bastien Piano Basics course. Each book contains written work and some short pieces to reinforce the concepts presented in Piano. Games, puzzles, and colorful illustrations make learning...

Teachers have discovered the value of giving students theory booster booklets for reinforcing the learning of new concepts through review and exercises. As a collection they serve as excellent activity books for students to interact with, either in group...

Choose which notes students need to learn or review the most while emphasizing the relationship between notes on the staff and notes on the keyboard.

Bastien Theory Boosters: Lines and Spaces Note Speller Composed by Lisa Bastien, Lori Bastien Expand students' note mastery to 24 notes on the grand staff while continuing to emphasize the relationship between notes on the staff and keys on the piano.

Cover all the Major key signatures and enable students to apply this knowledge to their repertoire.  

Teach students to identify their minor triads while reviewing all 12 Major triads.

Composed by Lisa Bastien, Lori Bastien Introduce and review all of the minor key signatures with clear and concise explanations.

Bastien Theory Boosters: More Lines and Spaces Note Speller Composed by Lisa Bastien, Lori Bastien This activity book focuses on a single theory concept using puzzles, mazes, games, riddles, and more to fuel your students' natural love of learning.

Bastien, The Very Young Pianist Book 1 Composed by Jane Bastien A delightful series of books containing lesson material for very young beginners, ages 4-7. Book 1 introduces numbers (1-5), letters (A-G), and basic rhythms, Presents short, pre-staff...

Bastien, The Very Young Pianist Listens & Creates Book 1 Composed by Jane Bastien This clever and playful series provides ear training and composing activities which parallel the learning material presented in The Very Young Pianist. Students read,...

Beginning Jazz Piano: An Introduction to Swing, Blues, Latin, and Funk - Part 1: Everything You Need to Get Started Series: Piano MethodPublisher: SchottFormat: Softcover Audio OnlineAuthor: Tim Richards Beginning Jazz Piano is aimed at players with...

Beginning Jazz Piano: An Introduction to Swing, Blues, Latin, and Funk - Part 2: Harmony, Improvisation, Accompanying & Reading from Lead Series: Piano MethodPublisher: SchottFormat: Softcover Audio OnlineComposer: Tim Richards Beginning Jazz Piano...