For beginner saxophone players. Takes you from beginner to professional level in all styles & techniques as well as teaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way. Each new technique is introduced individually and then consolidated with complete solos or pieces.

For beginner harmonica players. Takes you from beginner to professional level in a variety of styles as well as teaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way. Uses easy-read notation specially designed for harmonica.

For beginner keyboard players. Takes you from beginner to professional level in a variety of styles as well as teaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way. This method features a complete system of chords, scales and arpeggios.

For beginner country keyboard players. A great introduction to the fundamentals of Country keyboard playing. All exercises sound great as well as teaching the necessary notes and techniques.

This book introduces music education majors to basic instrumental pedagogy for the instruments and ensembles most commonly found in the elementary and secondary curricula. This text focuses on the core competencies required for teacher certification in instrumental music. The first section of the book focuses on essential issues for a successful instrumental program: objectives, assessment and evaluation, motivation, administrative tasks, and recruiting and scheduling (including block scheduling). The second section devotes a chapter to each wind instrument plus percussion and strings, and includes troubleshooting checklists for each instrument. The third section focuses on rehearsal techniques from the first day through high school.