Student Resources
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Practice Log
For all students to keep track of their practice. Please bring the latest completed practice log to each lesson.
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Vocal Warmups
Warmups used in vocal lessons.
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Major and Minor Scales (Piano)
All 1-octave major and minor scales for piano.
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Intervals (Vocal)
All types of intervals with solfege.
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Colorable Piano Chart
Chart for young students to color code.
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Higher position chart (violin)
Fingering chart for 4th-7th positions.
Book/Music Links
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Piano Adventures
Lesson and theory books are required for all piano adventure lessons (except adult books). Other books in the series are supplemental.
Books used:
Primer Level, Level 1, Level 2A, Level 2B, Level 3A, Level 3B, Level 4, Level 5, Adult Piano Adventures 1-2.
https://pianoadventures.com/browse/libraries/piano-adventures/basic-piano-adventures/
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Scale Skills
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A Dozen A Day
Technic and skill building series for the early-early intermediate pianist.
Books used:
Volumes 1-4
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Hanon
A technic building book for the intermediate to advanced pianist.
https://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Virtuoso-Exercises-Complete-Schirmers/dp/0793525446
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Piano Literature
For the late beginner -advanced piano student.
Books used:
Volumes 1-6
https://kjos.com/piano/methods/bastien-supplementary-books/piano-literature.html
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Kjos Theory
For students who want extra theory work.
Books used:
Primer Level-Level 9
https://kjos.com/piano/theory/snell/fundamentals-of-piano-theory.html
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Suzuki (Violin and Viola)
Classical repertoire for beginner-early advanced students.
Books used:
Volumes 1-7
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Essential Elements for Strings (Violin and Viola)
An introductory course for beginning strings .
Books used:
Volumes 1-3
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Wohlfahrt (Violin and Viola)
An etude series for practical use of theory/technical concepts taught in lessons.
Books used:
Books 1-2
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Scales (Violin and Viola)
A comprehensive guide to scales, fingering and arpeggios for beginning-advanced students.
Books used:
Scales for the Young Violinist/Violist
Scales for the Advanced Violinist/Violist
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Solfege des Solfeges
A sight-singing series for vocalists to practice theory, ear training, and rhythm in an engaging way.
Books used:
Books 1-3
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Rhythmic Training
For students who want extra work in rhythm.