At Artistry at the Piano, you will not just learn how to read and play every note with accuracy, but more, we promise to develop each piano student into someone who can create music that touches the soul and reaches the heart.

Music is one of the mot beautiful and universally expressive languages.  Students must first be taught how this language is spoken by using INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC before learning to play the instrument.  This book is for the beginner student as well as a supplementary tool for transfer students.

Artistry at the Piano grew from a love story in the 1950s. Jon had composed music throughout his life but never learned the piano until he met Mary Gae at the Yale Music Conservatory. She taught him all that she knew, and then everything else fell into place. The two married and, together, created a comprehensive piano methodology that would enable any student to play or perform with confidence, precision, and clarity of expression.

Teaching a student to play the piano is a vast and inspiring undertaking.  If we are to do the student and subject full justice we have to overcome the restrictions of a 30 minute weekly lesson.

With limited time we have to engage all the tools at our fingertips in order to build a stable foundation for each student.  Artistry at the Piano helps teachers save time for teachers by teaching and reviewing new concepts in the workbooks, musicianship books, repertoire and ensemble music.  There is no way to gloss over a skill, or lightly touch a concept when it is reviewed and retaught in different ways and through different methods.

Introducing a new technique or concept in the workbooks allows students to gain understanding away from the instrument through comprehension and writing.  The Musicianship books then put those concepts into action requiring students to practice their skills with short, musical exercises.  The Repertoire Series engages students with more intricate music for performance and the Ensemble books create a social learning experience requiring application of rhythm, technique, and listening skills.