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Equipment & Materials

Recommended equipment to help students get the most out of their lessons and practice at home.

Digital Pianos & Keyboards

A high-quality weighted keyboard is essential for developing finger strength and musicality. We recommend models with 88 fully weighted keys and touch sensitivity.

Portable Folding Keyboard
88-Key Weighted Digital Piano
Yamaha P71 88-Key Weighted Digital Piano
Metronome

A reliable metronome helps internalize tempo and develop a disciplined approach to time management. These mechanical options offer clear auditory and visual feedback.

Standard Mechanical Metronome
Colorful Mechanical Metronome
Keyboard Stand

An adjustable keyboard stand for comfortable and appropriate instrument height.

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Tablet / iPad Floor Stand

For positioning a tablet or iPad at a useful height and angle during virtual lessons.

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Piano Lamp

Good lighting reduces eye strain and makes it easier to read notation. A focused desk or piano lamp is ideal for focused evening practice.

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Piano Bench

An adjustable bench helps students maintain a comfortable and appropriate playing height.

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Sustain Pedal

A universal sustain pedal for compatible digital pianos and keyboards.

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Music Books

Core method books used for beginning piano study. Students should purchase the book appropriate to their lesson program and level.

Adults

The Older Beginner Piano Course — Level 1 (Bastien, WP32)

A foundational method book for adult beginning piano students.

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Younger Beginners

Piano for the Young Beginner — Primer A (Bastien, WP230)

The primary piano method book for younger beginning students.

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Theory and Technic for the Young Beginner — Primer A (Bastien, WP232)

Companion theory and technic work for younger beginning students.

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Technic & Theory

Supplemental materials used to strengthen note reading, music theory, technique, and independent musicianship. Students should purchase only the materials assigned for their current level.

Music Flashcards

Flash Cards: Lines & Spaces

A useful tool for reinforcing note recognition and essential musical concepts away from the piano.

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Theory & Technic Books

Primer Level — Theory & Technic

Recommended Bastien Theory & Technic books for this level.

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Level 1 — Theory & Technic

Recommended Bastien Theory & Technic books for this level.

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Level 2 — Theory & Technic

Recommended Bastien Theory & Technic books for this level.

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Level 3 — Theory & Technic

Recommended Bastien Theory & Technic books for this level.

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Level 4 — Theory & Technic

Recommended Bastien Theory & Technic books for this level.

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View Theory Book

Studio & Practice Supplies

A few simple supplies help students keep lesson materials organized and make it easy to use music and resources provided throughout the year.

Three-Ring Binder

A dedicated binder keeps printed music, lesson materials, and other studio resources organized and easy to access.

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Binder Dividers

Dividers make it easy to organize music and lesson materials into separate sections.

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Three-Hole Punch

A basic three-hole punch makes it easy to add printed music and lesson materials directly to the student's binder.

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Wireless Printer

Students will periodically need to print music and other lesson materials provided through the studio. A basic wireless printer makes it easy to keep those materials accessible for lessons and practice.

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