About my Teaching Method and Books
Welcome to the world of creative music education, where learning meets inspiration. As a dedicated musician and educator with years of experience, I have developed a series of innovative method books designed to transform the way students learn and play music. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing through your musical journey, my approach combines brain science, music education, and a deep understanding of pedagogy to guide students on a path of discovery.
Start with “Musical Monsters” for a playful introduction to 3-note melodies and basic rhythms, then advance through “Beat Bots” to begin hand independence and 5-note melodies. Continue your journey with “Jurassic Rock,” where articulation, dynamics, and phrasing take center stage, and push your skills further with “Misfit Maestros,” a book that challenges students to reach a nuanced level of playing. Finally, experience “Show Time,” where all your hard work culminates into reading on the full staff in all twelve major keys.
Each book in this series builds on the previous, ensuring students not only learn to play but also develop a lifelong connection with music. My methods focus on creativity, rhythm, ear training, and sight-reading, empowering students to master their instruments with confidence and joy.
Explore my collection of method books and discover how these resources can elevate your musical journey. Whether you’re a teacher seeking fresh, effective materials or a student eager to explore new horizons, these books offer the tools you need to succeed.
Ready to take your music education to the next level? Dive into the world of creative music learning with my method books, or contact me for more information.
Musical Monsters
Book 1 of the method teaches students to keep a steady beat, hear and read “do, re, mi” melodies and begin working on independence between the hands. F# is typically “do” in this book.
Beat Bots
Book 2 develops new rhythmic combinations, greater independence between the hands and 5-note melodies – “do” thru “sol”.
Book 2 Music Sample
Playlist of Tutorials for Book 2
This is a playlist of tutorials that guides teachers and parents on how to use the entire Beat Bots book.
Student Ensemble Performance Book 2
Jurassic Rock
Book 3 introduces dynamics, articulations and balance concepts while further developing rhythmic and independence concepts.
Book 3 Music Sample
Misfit Maestros
Book 4 focuses on advanced rhythm combinations, articulations and dynamics so that students will be ready to transition to more advanced piano music on the full staff.
Book 4 Music Sample
Student Ensemble Performance Book 4
Showtime
Book 5 continues to develop the independence and rhythmic concepts covered in previous books while transitioning the notation to the grand staff. There are 48 pieces in this book – four in each key. This book stays with melodies that are “do” thru “sol”.
Book 5 Music Sample
Student Ensemble Performance Book 5
Book 6 – Title TBA
Book 6 introduces all seven note scales along with chromatic movement. Once students finish this book, they will easily be able to transition to intermediate classical music and start to play jazz or modern genres.
Book 6 Music Sample
