The Tattooed Piano Teacher

Remember Good Ol' ALFRED BASIC!? 📘🎹

...those old orange, gold and brown covers? Alfred Publishing knew it was time for something new! All ALL-STAR Cast of Composers A few years ago, Alfred Publishing put together an all-star team of pedagogy experts to create a whole new piano method book series. If you still haven't checked out Alfred's Premier Piano Course, you may want to give it a chance! Blog Post and Video: Alfred Premier Piano Course Review In some ways it is similar to Faber Piano Adventures, but with some unique...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Have you tried Wunderkeys?? 📘🎹

I remember the first time I saw a mention of the Wunderkeys piano method books online years ago. I thought it looked interesting but I didn't bite. Until... Working Wunderkeys into my regular piano method rotation I had a student at the intermediate level who wasn't interested in "the usual" method series. I needed something unique for him. And Wunderkeys Intermediate books were just the thing! I fell in love with these books and then eventually tried out the Primer level books, and finally...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Is it bad to keep using the same method book for years?

If you've been on my website or YouTube channel at all lately, you've noticed a definite trend: I'm talking ALL THINGS PIANO METHOD BOOKS! I guess it's just been on my mind a lot lately as I gear up for the school year and put in some bulk book orders. (Am I the only one who does this?) Sticking With What Works vs Trying Something New So, what's more successful for student retention and engagement... A. Sticking with the same piano method book series with every student for years, or B. Trying...

about 2 years ago • 2 min read