Author: AtlantaMusicEducationLLC

Atlanta Music Education, LLC provides in home and online music lessons with events across the Atlanta, Decatur, and Tucker community.
Guitar Materials, Percussion & Drum Materials, Piano Materials, Ukulele Materials, Vocal Materials

Best Music Lesson Tools

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No matter the instrument, these are awesome tools to have while you take music lessons. Take a look at our teachers favorite tools and materials to make their practice and performance as efficient and seamless as possible.

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Music Stand

This music stand is perfect for singers, ukulele players, guitar players, and keyboard plater. No frills here, but this music stand does its job and comes with a storage bag.

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Chaya Tabletop Music Stand

This is Chaya tabletop music stand that is great if you’re working from a table and still want to have easy access to your music stand.

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Two-in-One Tabletop and Floor Music Stand

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ADM Music Stand

Looking for something with a little more flair?

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File Organizers

When you’ve been in lessons long enough you start to accumulate a good bit of sheet music and music books. Most of our teachers use these file organizers to keep their music in the right place. Your music will be easy to find once you start putting them in their place.

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Music Binders

A good music binder is a fantastic tool for organization and storing your favorite music in a safe way. Here’s one of our favorite music binders.

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Once your child starts getting in the groove while playing or singing, a dropped page can be devastating to a performance. This easy to use page holder is just the solution.

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On the topic of dropped pages, page turning is also a learned skill. When you child starts their first lengthy piece of music, they can get a little overwhelmed in a performance. This unfolding music folder fixes that in a pinch. It lays out all the music in one unit so your child can focus on playing their best.

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Piano keyboards only:

Pedals make your sound come together by putting your foot down while playing. Here are two options that will work on your keyboard at home. The second one is modeled after the pedal on a real acoustic piano and is our favorite.

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Piano Materials

Best Halloween Piano Books

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We all have our holiday favorites, so our teachers compiled their favorite piano books that have ALL of our favorite holiday songs represented. The books will be separated by holidays.

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All of our beginner piano kiddos love playing spooooooooky songs for Halloween. Our beginner players especially love Halloween Favorites in the Big-note Piano Book. This book has beginner favorites like the Jaws theme, Thriller, The Munsters theme song, Monster Mash, and Phantom of the Opera.

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Intermediate piano players have so much fun with Halloween Spooktacular with amazing selections from scary movies and shows like This is Halloween, The Mummy, Little Shop of Horrors, Ghostbusters, The Phantom of the Opera, Purple People Eater, and Time Warp.

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Book 1 of “Halloween Favorites” includes pieces appropriate for early elementary to elementary students. Titles: Witch on a Super-Speed Broom * Black Cats Waltzing * Dear Mister Pumpkin * Trick or Treat Suite * One Scary Night * The Ghost Who Couldn’t Say Boo!” * Creepy Creaky Sounds * Midnight Shadows * What Should I Be for Halloween?”

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Book 2 of “Halloween Favorites” includes pieces appropriate for elementary to late elementary students. Titles: Jumpin’ Pumpkins * The Three-Legged Witch! * Witches’ Waltz * Little Black Cat * Pumpkin, Pumpkin * Cool Ghoul * The Pumpkin Boogie * The Wobbly Old Witch and Her Cat * Jazzy Jack-o’-Lanterns * Jack-o’-Lantern Boo! * The Hungry Ghost

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Book 3 of “Halloween Favorites includes pieces appropriate for late elementary to early intermediate students. Titles: Spooky Footsteps * It’s a Scary Night! * Mountain Ghost Town * Halloween Hoedown * Witches’ Brew * Halloween Night * Grumpy Old Witch * Halloween Dance * Creepy Footsteps * Skeleton Dance!

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Book 4 includes pieces appropriate for early intermediate to intermediate students. Titles: March of the Great Pumpkins * Cool Ghouls * Jack-o’-Lantern Jamboree * Howlin’ Halloween * House of Shadows * Black Cat Scherzo * Goblins and Ghosties * Ghosts on the Run! * March of the Goblins. Black Cat Scherzo” is a Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.”

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Piano Materials

Best Early Learning Piano Books

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Many parents ask when their child can start piano lessons. At Atlanta Music Education, we have had students start with us even before they walk in our Pre-K sing alongs. With private lessons, we have had students start as young as 3.

In our early learning lessons, we use a combination of piano time, singing, movement, percussion and sometimes even ukulele to introudce them to all the fun music there is.

The Faber books offer a fun, colorful series for our early learners that utilize numbers and patterns to help introduce students to the piano. We require each student at this level to purchase both the lesson book which holds the songs, and the writing book which has coloring, composing, worksheets and even composer studies.

Brand new students will start with just the Level A Books. Below, you’ll also find sticker packets and notebooks that match that you’re welcome to add too!

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Lesson and Writing Book Level A:

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Supplemental Notebooks, Flash Cards and Sticker Books:

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Best Sets of Piano Books to Save

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While our team requires just the Lesson and Theory book for piano lessons, there are also supplemental books that help with even more skills during piano lessons.

The performance book is where students can find songs to show off at our Kids Open mics and Recitals. The Technique and Artistry books have exercise perfect for warming up during the beginning of lessons or a practice session.

The Faber company has put all four books together for a discount so you can save too.

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Primer Pack:

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Lesson 1 Pack:

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Level 2A Pack:

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Level 3A Pack:

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Level 4 Pack:

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Vocal Materials

Top 5 Vocal Songbooks

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Our students come to us with variety of interests, whether it’s Disney, pop, art songs, Broadway, it doesn’t matter. We can instill a love of singing in a healthy way from a very young age. The books we use all have enough fun and musical challenge that every song is a good lesson in vocal technique.

Here are our teachers’ favorite songbooks for our voice students.

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  1. Kids’ Musical Theatre Collection (Vol. 1)
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Kids’ Musical Theatre Collection is consistently showing up in our lessons. Featuring some favorite Disney, movie, and Broadway, songs like Castle on a Cloud (Les Miserables), It’s the Hard-Knock Life (Annie), When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio), Part of Your World (The Little Mermaid) and many many more.

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2. 24 Italian Songs and Arias

This collection of Italian songs is a great first step into foreign language in classical music! If your child has aspirations of the grand opera stage, this is where to start. Classical vocal technique starts here.

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3. Broadway Presents! Kids’ Musical Theatre Anthology: A Treasury of Songs from Stage and Film

This is the perfectBroadway Presents! songbook for kids starting to perform and hone their acting skills! This anthology focuses on building acting choices while singing for young singers. It features favorites like Wouldn’t It Be Loverly (My Fair Lady), Good Morning (Singin’ in the Rain), and I Just Can’t Wait to Be King (The Lion King).

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4. Frozen Songbook: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack (Piano, Vocal, Guitar Songbook)

Frozen Songbook: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack (Piano, Vocal, Guitar Songbook) by [Hal Leonard Corp.]

ThisFrozen Songbook is a great trek into learning how to sing and play at the same time! Students can choose from following along with the vocal line and guitar tabs or on piano. This particular features all the favorites from Disney’s Frozen like Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, For the First Time in Forever, In Summer, Let It Go, Love Is an Open Door and Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People.

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5. Taylor Swift – Speak Now (Songbook)

Taylor Swift - Speak Now (Songbook) by [Taylor Swift]

Our pop lovers all swear by Taylor Swift! Her songs are all big hits for our young pop singers and are arranged to with young singers in mind. Speak Now has many of our teacher and students favorite songs like Back to December, Enchanted, Haunted, Speak Now and The Story of Us.

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Tell your teacher about your favorite songbooks too. We always want to show off our new lesson favorites.

Piano Materials

Books for Piano: Level Primer

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Faber Edition Primer books are what we most highly recommend for our young learners in beginning piano. These books are low cost and easy to order.

We require students to have both a lesson book and a theory book so they can learn songs but also have worksheets, composing projects, rhythm, and listening modules to improve their classical music theory skills.

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Piano Adventures® Primer Level Lesson Book - 2nd Edition

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Piano Adventures® Primer Level Theory Book - 2nd Edition

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Books for Piano: Level 1

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Faber Edition Level 1 are the books we recommend for our beginner piano students, who’ve taken lessons previously or are more familiar with playing on the grand staff. These books are low cost and easy to order.

We require students to have a theory book so they can learn songs, but also have worksheets, composing projects, rhythm, and listening modules to improve their classical music theory skills.

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Buy the Gold Star Performance Level 1 book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-Gold-Performance-Piano-Adventures/dp/161677603X?crid=9P19HVO2ICID&keywords=gold+star+faber+level+1&qid=1679071969&sprefix=gold+star+faber+level+1%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=45bd07e46b95792e9bd81e1551640e64&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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Books for Piano: Level 2A

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Faber Edition Level 2A are the books we recommend for our beginner-intermediate piano students, who’ve taken lessons previously or are familiar with eighth notes and major and minor 5 finger positions. These books are low cost and easy to order.

We require students to have a theory book so they can learn songs, but also have worksheets, composing projects, rhythm, and listening modules to improve their classical music theory skills.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for helping us raise funds for music education by using our recommendations and links.

Piano Adventures® Level 2A Lesson Book - 2nd Edition

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Piano Adventures® Level 2A Theory Book - 2nd Edition

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Buy the Sightreading Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-2A-Sightreading-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616776382?crid=2GJ4MLQV4F8ZW&keywords=faber+sightreading+2a&qid=1679072398&sprefix=faber+sightreading+%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=7257a1b799bb42d4de123794362235f9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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Buy the Gold Star Performance Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-2A-Performance-Online-Adventures/dp/1616776048?crid=1NCV7J5XDFZRK&keywords=faber+gold+star+performance+2a&qid=1679072631&s=books&sprefix=faber+gold%2Cstripbooks%2C131&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=90d76a96cc3a9ce36758d5b6f934e37e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Technique and Artistry Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-2A-Technique-Artistry-Adventures/dp/1616770988?crid=1JQJ7YQXE95PL&keywords=faber+technique+and+artistry&qid=1679073330&sprefix=faber+tech%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=f2df0e9e0724cc8ac5dbf4d24d839498&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Piano Materials

Books for Piano: Level 2B

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Faber Edition Level 2B are the books we recommend for our beginner-intermediate piano students, who’ve taken lessons previously or are familiar with cross-hand arpeggios, the major scales of C, G, and F, and a variety of songs that use fundamental chords. These books are low cost and easy to order.

We require students to have a theory book so they can learn songs, but also have worksheets, composing projects, rhythm, and listening modules to improve their classical music theory skills.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for helping us raise funds for music education by using our recommendations and links.

Piano Adventures® Level 2B Lesson Book - 2nd Edition

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Piano Adventures® Level 2B Theory Book - 2nd Edition

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Buy the Performance Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-2B-Performance-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616770864?crid=2MDMTVLN959N2&keywords=faber+performance+2b&qid=1679072724&s=books&sprefix=faber+performance+2b%2Cstripbooks%2C121&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=15b6705f6b3575dc6e4fd2566bf55245&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Sightreading Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-2B-Sightreading-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616776390?crid=200JA8FXGTQR5&keywords=faber+sightreading+2b&qid=1679072773&s=books&sprefix=faber+sightreading+2b%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=57e8c948bf881228548e862afcb14ed6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Gold Star Performance Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-2B-Performance-audio-Adventures/dp/1616776056?crid=AN2G4PWT35HI&keywords=faber+gold+star+2b&qid=1679072816&s=books&sprefix=faber+gold+star+2b%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=14dfa83a42c6b261e08f0d52d8d0862b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Technique and Artistry Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-2B-Technique-Artistry-Adventures/dp/1616770996?crid=1JQJ7YQXE95PL&keywords=faber+technique+and+artistry&qid=1679073330&sprefix=faber+tech%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=e2ee5e3b9261dd143c9e3c5a6ffe31d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Piano Materials

Books for Piano: Level 3A

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Faber Edition Level 3A are the books we recommend for our intermediate piano students, who’ve taken lessons previously or are familiar with 3/8 and 6/8 time signatures and the triplet. Students learn the chromatic scale as well. These books are low cost and easy to order.

We require students to have a theory book so they can learn songs, but also have worksheets, composing projects, rhythm, and listening modules to improve their classical music theory skills.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for helping us raise funds for music education by using our recommendations and links.

Piano Adventures® Level 3A Lesson Book - 2nd Edition

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Piano Adventures® Level 3A Theory Book - 2nd Edition

Buy the Theory Book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616770880?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=ba13ef124d020db58ec3c9037e1f7d9b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Performance Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-3A-Performance-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616770899?crid=2JI509U0FB327&keywords=faber+performance+3a&qid=1679072903&s=books&sprefix=faber+performance+3a%2Cstripbooks%2C119&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=c03afbc8e83416b4249983dc5b834244&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Sightreading Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-3A-Sightreading-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616776714?crid=I237OE6KW3EG&keywords=faber+sightreading+3a&qid=1679072946&s=books&sprefix=faber+sightreading+3a%2Cstripbooks%2C125&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=1718ec0f9893ad29476d25211a4bdf85&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Technique and Artistry Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-3A-Technique-Artistry-Adventures/dp/1616771003?crid=1JQJ7YQXE95PL&keywords=faber+technique+and+artistry&qid=1679073330&sprefix=faber+tech%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=04802f898604103e843a3d43f06a3b90&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Piano Materials

Books for Piano: Level 3B

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Faber Edition Level 3B are the books we recommend for our intermediate-advanced piano students, who’ve taken lessons previously or are familiar with the one-octave minor scale, motive and sequence, all 12 major and minor triads, triad inversions, syncopation, and an introduction to sixteenth notes. These books are low cost and easy to order.

We require students to have a theory book so they can learn songs, but also have worksheets, composing projects, rhythm, and listening modules to improve their classical music theory skills.

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Piano Adventures® Level 3B Lesson Book - 2nd Edition

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Piano Adventures® Level 3B Theory Book - 2nd Edition

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Buy the Performance Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-3B-Performance-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616771828?crid=S2K7T1S9Q22T&keywords=faber+performance+3b&qid=1679073066&s=books&sprefix=faber+performance+3b%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=fc447a6abf733780c276043381b068be&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Sightreading Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-3B-Sightreading-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616776722?crid=2AAOHLY6U4YDF&keywords=faber+sightreading+3b&qid=1679073106&s=books&sprefix=faber+sightreading+3b%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=2254b5972aa0b8983fe335e6fb727684&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Technique and Artistry Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-3B-Technique-Artistry-Adventures/dp/1616772891?crid=1JQJ7YQXE95PL&keywords=faber+technique+and+artistry&qid=1679073330&sprefix=faber+tech%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-6&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=b2d10e9bd2da11413ddb1540f42d416b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Piano Materials

Books for Piano: Level 4

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Faber Edition Level 4 are the books we recommend for our intermediate-advanced piano students, who’ve taken lessons previously or are familiar with chord inversions, sixteenth notes, and minor keys. These books are low cost and easy to order.

We require students to have a theory book so they can learn songs, but also have worksheets, composing projects, rhythm, and listening modules to improve their classical music theory skills.

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Piano Adventures® Level 4 Lesson Book - 2nd Edition

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Piano Adventures® Level 4 Theory Book - 2nd Edition

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Buy the Performance Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-Performance-Book-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616770929?crid=2LU1852ISYZJA&keywords=faber+performance+4&qid=1679073188&s=books&sprefix=faber+performance+4%2Cstripbooks%2C120&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=711c58b3fabed77427ef1236941b846a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Sightreading Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-Sightreading-Book-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616776730?crid=1I6PHKYNE9GEG&keywords=faber+sightreading+4&qid=1679073232&s=books&sprefix=faber+sightreading+4%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=40164964bb535143a1545c41f89b7a3e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Buy the Technique and Artistry Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Level-Technique-Artistry-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616776366?crid=1JQJ7YQXE95PL&keywords=faber+technique+and+artistry&qid=1679073330&sprefix=faber+tech%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-8&linkCode=ll1&tag=atlantamusice-20&linkId=edaadafad8ad0c82e3e3c4844a01c1d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Piano Materials

Our 5 Fun Favorite Piano Books!

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  1. One special piano book that helps so many of our families is this My Music Journal. This journal helps plan practice time, has a music dictionary, and has fun musical history facts all while providing a tool to help home practice be as productive as possible.
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2. One of our favorite books for recital songs is the Famous & Fun Deluxe Collection, Book 1 by Carol Matz! This book has fun classics in a variety of genres and includes songs like Over the Rainbow, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and The Lion Sleeps Tonight. This book is in nearly all of our classrooms.

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3. For our intermediate piano players, we know they want a fun challenge to make their practice as fun as possible. One book that our intermediate players love is this Piano Literature book. It has intermediate arrangements of classical pieces that we all know and love.

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4. We have tons of kids who are pop lovers to the max! This Pop Songs for Kids has tons of age and level appropriate songs the keep kids pumped and working on piano AND voice! It has some favorites like, Brave, Can’t Stop the Feeling, Firework, Home, Let It Go, Shake It Off, and What Makes You Beautiful.

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5. Disney lovers, we did not forget you! This collection of easy Disney songs are a great and fun way to keep your child entertained with their music for weeks, even months, at a time! It’s got everything your child will love! The Bare Necessities, Beauty and the Beast, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Cruella De Vil, A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes, He’s a Tramp, I See the Light, I’ve Got No Strings, and (of course) Let It Go.

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Guitar Materials

Guitar Lesson Materials

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We know that guitars can seem a little confusing when you start looking for the right one for your child. We’ve gone ahead and picked out our favorite guitar and materials you’ll need to be successful in your guitar lessons.

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Alfred’s Kid’s Guitar Course Level 1

Alfred’s Kid’s Guitar Course is the best beginner guitar book there is. All of our guitar teachers love it and refer back to it at every level because it address multiple area of string technique and makes learning about guitar feel so easy for everyone.

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Alfred’s Kid’s Guitar Course Level 1 and 2 Combined

If you’re interested in investing in a multi-level book, Alfred’s Kids Guitar Course also has a Level 1 and 2 combined book. 

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Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1

The Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 by Greg Koch and Will Schmid is the most trusted beginner guitar instruction book for learning acoustic or electric guitar. Designed for students, adult learners, and teachers, it provides a complete foundation in essential skills — from tuning and rhythm to chords and note reading. Perfect for use in private lessons, classrooms, or self-study, it helps new players start their musical journey with confidence.

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Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 2

Perfect for beginners advancing to the next level, Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 2 helps students, self-learners, and teachers build stronger technique and confidence. Ideal for home study or classroom use, it’s used for guitar lessons, skill development, and practice with structured, easy-to-follow instruction.

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Taylor Swift Really Easy Guitar

Play Taylor Swift’s biggest hits with ease. The Really Easy Guitar: Taylor Swift songbook makes learning guitar fun and accessible for beginners, students, and fans alike. Featuring 22 of Taylor Swift’s most iconic songs, this collection offers simplified arrangements designed to help new players build confidence and play their favorite tracks quickly.

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Yamaha 1/2 Sized Guitar

When you Google “kids sized guitar” there are so many options to choose from. We’ve found that one of the most decently priced guitar and appropriately sized is the Yamaha 1/2 sized guitar. It fits kids from 5-13 (we’ve found) and provides a warm consistent sound that makes learning to use a guitar for the first time not seem daunting.

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Fender FA-15 3/4 Guitar

  • Body: Laminated Agathis Top with Sapele Back and Sides
  • Neck Material: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • 3/4 Scale
  • Includes Gig Bag!

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Ibanez PF54 Acoustic Guitar

  • Meranti neck
  • Nandu Wood fretboard provides a rich and warm tone.
  • Meranti top provides a warm and balanced tone.
  • Meranti back and sides provide a warm and balanced tone.

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Guitar Strap For Acoustic, Electric, and Bass Guitars

Guitar Straps are one of the things that make learning to handle a guitar much easier. One day your child may be able to do without, but we’ve found that the support of a guitar strap lets kids focus on making music without worry. Our favorite at Atlanta Music Education os the Hola! Music brand

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Fender Guitar Picks

Guitar picks are one thing you will lose, take our word for it. We like the Fender guitar picks because they have different weights of guitar picks, which makes finding a suitable pick much easier for kids! Go ahead and stock up.

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Guitar Tuner

Guitar tuners are a necessity, especially for beginners players. Tuners not only help you just tune your guitar, they enable your child to start listening and training their ears to recognize when instruments are in and out of tune as a bonus. Our favorite tuner is the Snark Clip-On Tuner for Guitar.

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GUITARX Capo

Capos are a necessary tool as your child advances through their guitar curriculum. Please discuss with your teacher when your child can add a capo to their materials for their lessons. We love the GUITARX capo but how easy it is to use.

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Ukulele Materials

Ukulele Lesson Materials

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Ukuleles are such versatile instruments for musicians of all levels! The soprano ukulele size best fits most children and we’ve put together our favorite ukes for you to choose from. We also have listed our favorite method book for beginner ukulele lovers.

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Ukulele Method Book: Alfred’s Kid’s Ukulele Course 1

The easiest ukulele method ever for kids ages 5 and up. This fun method teaches you to play songs on the ukulele right away. The accompanying online audio always lets you hear how the music should sound on any computer or handheld device. This course is also perfect for the classroom. Songs include Aloha Oe,” “Over the Rainbow,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and more.”

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Our Favorite Ukulele: Kala Soprano Ukulele

Kala Ukuleles have a reputation for being high quality instruments that are suitable for children and adults at any level of playing. This ukulele is make of solid mahogany and had top of the line tuner pegs so you don’t have to worry about your ukulele going out of tune quickly.

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Low Price Ukulele

Mahalo Ukuleles are perfect for our beginner players. Their size is perfect for children but they also come in 4 fun colors. They are affordable and are great for those who are picking up the instrument for the first time.

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Kala KA-15S Soprano Ukulele

The KA-15S comes with a Spruce Top and Mahogany back & sides in a light, natural finish and it maintains its high-quality, affordable, entry-level ukulele.

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Ukulele Picks

BoloPick Felt Picks are smaller and softer, which makes them the best suited for tiny fingers learning to play ukulele for the first time. They come in a pack of 12 so if you lose one, it doesn’t stop your lesson.

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POMAIKAI Soprano Ukulele for Beginners, Guitar 21 Inch Ukelele Instrument for Adults Wood Guitar Small Hawaiian Ukalalee Starter

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Lesson Materials

AME Lesson Materials

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After being a part of the music education community for 10 years, our team has done a lot of research to find the best materials to help children learn music effectively. All while enjoying every minute of their music-making! 

Atlanta Music Education is always looking for resources that encourage independent discovery, instill a basis of music theory, and are easy to comprehend. Our teachers compiled the lesson books, instruments, and songbooks that are our tried and tested favorites for class. 

We have divided our resources into a few different sections for your ease. 

Select your instrument below to find the recommended materials.

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VOCAL MATERIALS
Piano materials
ukulele materials
guitar materials
percussion & Drum materials
DAnce materials