Beginning piano books

[catherinel]

I am contemplating private teaching for piano, something I have not done for more than 25 years. I am a certified music educator, 35 years public school, and 35 years as a church musician.

What series of books are recommended for early piano learning? Is Hannon still popular? Am I dating myself?

[ajspiano]

I am contemplating private teaching for piano, something I have not done for more than 25 years. I am a certified music educator, 35 years public school, and 35 years as a church musician.

What series of books are recommended for early piano learning? Is Hannon still popular? Am I dating myself?

look at something like "piano adventures" - personally I think if you have 35 years experience as a music teacher in a school setting you'll be well set to work from your own ideas using such books as guides only.

if you mean Hanon, as in "the virtoso pianist in 60 exercises" - then you may consider that the debate rages on as to whether it is valuable or a complete waste of time.

Consider reading EVERYTHING that forum member "Bernhard" has posted on this website as he is an extremely knowledgeable and effective teacher in the private piano lesson setting.

[lilshort]

czerny,jazz piano exercices by peterson!

[ariel12345]

I like Bartok Micro cosmos for the beginning. After I try to go directly to some Bach, Anna magdalena and some 2 voice chorals.

[asuhayda]

Hey!

Also take a look at Alfred's Premier Piano Course:

https://www.premierpianocourse.com/

I prefer it to Piano Adventures.. Piano Adventures (to me) has outgrown itself.. I feel as if it is too spread out.

The Alfred course is a little more compacted.. Plus, Martha Mier is one of the contributors and her music is great for young students.

I find that the music in the Alfred method is more interesting and enjoyable to play as well!

Best of luck to you with your teaching!

[scherzo123]

I am contemplating private teaching for piano, something I have not done for more than 25 years. I am a certified music educator, 35 years public school, and 35 years as a church musician.

What series of books are recommended for early piano learning? Is Hannon still popular? Am I dating myself?

Hanon, Czerny, Bach, and Mozart books