Welcome to The Piano Workbook
About The Piano Workbook
One of the most challenging aspects of piano teaching is finding a way to include all the essential elements of music study in one weekly lesson without overwhelming the student. Even experienced instructors sometimes focus on one area to the detriment of another, leaving young musicians with gaps in an otherwise solid education. While there is an abundance of excellent pedagogical material, if a student was able to take home their own reference source with a record of assignments, checklists for practicing, exercises, etc., the task of organizing and guiding their musical journey would be considerably easier. The Piano Workbook: A Resource and Guide for Students in 10 Levels has been developed in response to this need along with a comprehensive Teacher's Manual.
Features - The Piano Workbook combines a weekly assignment record with:
- graded levels adaptable to various exam systems;
- charts for technique and fingering;
- exercises for sight, ear, and rhythmic practice;
- daily “boxes” to check off assignments;
- a music glossary for quick reference;
- staff paper for notating extra activities;
- a cerlox binding for easy use.
Benefits - The Piano Workbook can help students:
- increase independence and improve problem solving skills with practicing guides;
- improve ear and sight reading skills with alternative aural and visual exercises;
- track of progress with charts to show advancements on weekly, monthly, and term basis;
- reduce stress at public events or exams with planned strategies for memorization and performance preparation;
- create a clear sense of direction and purpose with short and long term goal setting.
As a graded series, The Piano Workbook can be used in conjunction with various examination systems. Each of the ten levels builds upon the skills acquired in previous workbooks. The progression begins with Level 1 for junior students who have basic training in score reading and technical skills, and ends with Level 10 for advanced students.
The Piano Workbooks were conceived and written by Vancouver based piano instructor, adjudicator, and R.C.M. senior examiner Barbara M. Siemens. They are the product of years of experience and development, and are now available to teachers and students through online purchasing or through the following music stores: Long & McQuade, Tom Lee, and Prussin Music.
Visit the Purchase page to order your copy of the Piano Workbook. If you would like to view sample pages from the book itself or find out more about the author, Barbara Siemens, visit the About page. If you have any questions, you can email them to us using the handy Contact form.
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