Julia Olson

Book 2 continues with short, simple pieces that teach and reinforce note reading at the piano using a systematic, sequential approach. In this book, the notes from Bass C to high G are covered, C posi...

Book 3 of this effective series continues the modern sequential approach to note reading at the piano and focuses on notes in the G positions, F position, and D position. Sharps and flats of the respe...

Eight units cover C Position and Treble C Position, gradually adding one new note per unit. The 24 pieces are one to two pages in length---some with lyrics and some with alternate fingering suggested....

A spooky, but charming elementary level piece that cleverly uses staccatos throughout to create a detached "skeletal" feeling! The music, along with the amusing lyrics about this piano-playing skeleto...

Students will enjoy the delightful music and lyrics of this cleverly crafted elementary level piano solo. This piece offers staccato and legato articulations, LH crossovers, and a variety of dynamics...

The Dandelion Song is an elementary solo with an optional teacher duet part. Written in the middle C position in the key of C major, this solo offers the elementary student longer four measure phrases...

This wistful ballad for the late elementary student celebrates the changing of the season from summer to fall. The charming lyrics illustrate nature's ebb and flow as summer gives way to winter, in pr...

A humorous elementary level piece that looks at over-pedaling from a student's point of view. This delightful piece actually provides a good introduction to using the damper pedal and how it creates a...

A charming piece written in C position and in 3/4 time contains long legato lines which convey an uplifting message. Students will find the lyrics in this clever little piece to be humorous at times,...

A charming piece written in C position and in 3/4 time contains long legato lines which convey an uplifting message. Students will find the lyrics in this clever little piece to be humorous at times,...

Potato Bug is a charming early elementary level piece written in an almost Middle C position and is to be played legato. The lyrics tell a story of a child's curiosity if the little bug has any feet!...

Potato Bug is a charming early elementary level piece written in an almost Middle C position and is to be played legato. The lyrics tell a story of a child's curiosity if the little bug has any feet!...

In this easy-to-follow book by Kevin And Julia Olson notes in the C Position and Treble C Position are taught using examples and enjoyable exercises with illustrations. Some highlights of Note Reading...