We like to keep a list of current books and resources we use, Mary will email these out to you when you enroll, but if you are looking ahead, here they are. We try to keep this up to date, but it can’t hurt to ask if you are unsure. These are hyperlinked to Amazon for ease, but we definitely recommend Music 600 if you would like to shop local.
Books for Instrumental Private Lessons
Beginning Guitar:
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method (updated 11/7)
A suggested affordable guitar on Amazon and gig bag.
Some suggested strings.
Beginning Ukulele:
The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method (probably for about 10 and up)
Alfred’s Kids Ukulele Course (probably for 7-10)
Beginning Piano:
*Alfred’s Basic Piano Course: Lesson, Technic, and Theory1A (Three separate books, all 1A, Lesson, Technic, and Theory)—these are for most kids private lessons under about 11.
Alfred’s Kids Group Course (for Piano Labs, 7-11)
Alfred’s Adult All In One Course (for teenage and adult beginners, teen and adult piano labs)
*Piano Lesson Book: Complete Level 1, for the Later Beginner, Theory, and Technic (for beginner kids in private lessons between 11-12)
*The Basic Course books can be purchased often in packages, sometimes they will include more books like recital, fun, and other books. If parents buy the set, we are of course happy to work with the other books as well. The ones shown are the ones we really want them to have as they are foundational.
Beginning Strings (Violin, Viola, and Cello)
Beginning Winds (Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Baritone/Euphonium)
Beeler Method for the Cornet (for beginner private lessons)
Rubank Elementary Method for Trombone or Bartione (for beginner private lessons)
Rubank Elementary Method for Sax (for beginner private lessons)
Rubank Elementary Method for Flute (for beginner private lessons)
Rubank Elementary Method for Clarinet (for beginner private lessons)
Drums
Alfred’s Drum Method, Bk 1: The Most Comprehensive Beginning Snare Drum Method Ever! (for beginning drums, usually for lessons and labs for most students) (updated 11/13)
Alfred’s Kid’s Drum Course, Bk 1: The Easiest Drum Method Ever! For 5-6 year olds (updated 11/7)
Drum students also need sticks and a practice pad, here are some *suggestions: Sticks (5b), Practice pad (any will do). (updated 11/7)
Here is a pad and sticks together. (updated 11/7)
*ideally not the cheapest sticks as super cheap ones will often break easy, most around the $10-12 price range are pretty solid.
Notebook:
We ask all private lesson students to have a notebook