FJH Pianist's Curriculum

The late elementary level student will experience a substantial variety of classical themes within Book 3. The solos and duets in this book include themes from a violin concerto, a string quartet, sym...

In Book 4, the early intermediate student will cultivate a sophisticated understanding of famous classical themes by utilizing this exemplary collection. There are solo and equal part duets collected...

This intermediate level collection of solo and duet arrangements of classical themes further builds upon the exceptional repertoire set forth in this series. The arrangements capture the essence of th...

In Book 6, the late intermediate student will refine their understanding of classical themes with the perfect combination of exceptional classical pieces, creative and pedagogically precise arrangemen...

In Recital with Jazz, Blues, & Rags Book 1 begins this exciting new series with 13 fun jazz, blues, and rag-style pieces specifically for the early-elementary student. A delightful mixture of original...

In Book 2, the elementary student will really have a blast playing pieces with titles such as "Rockin' the Blues" and "Ice Cream Rag," plus many more! These fun educational solos and arrangements of v...

Book 3 is especially arranged for the late-elementary student, who will love practicing and performing pieces from this collection. Solos such as "The Entertainer," "Alarm Clock Blues," and "Ain't We...

Arranged for the early intermediate student, this collection of jazz, blues, & rags contains favorites such as "12th Street Rag," "Night Train," "Pine Apple Rag," and many more. The early-intermediate...

Book 5 of In Recital with Jazz, Blues, & Rags gives the intermediate-level pianist a wonderful collection of solos and equal-part duets to choose from, sure to become personal favorites in their perfo...

Book 6 completes the collection of jazz, blues, & rags in this exciting series. Here the late-intermediate student is presented with the finest arrangements and originals in these unique genres. Arran...

In Recital with Popular Christmas Music, Book 1 features fabulous popular Christmas music edited and performed by Helen Marlais. The two outstanding composers and arrangers for this series, Edwin McLe...

The elementary student will have plenty of choices of popular Christmas music to choose from in Book 2. Christmas hits such as Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Snoopy's Christmas, I Saw Mommy Kissin...

Book 3, for the late elementary student, includes titles such as: The Little Drummer Boy, We Are Santa's Elves, The Night Before Christmas Song, Shake Me, I Rattle (Squeeze Me, I Cry), and many more p...

Book 4 for the early intermediate student offers such hits as: Here We Come A-Wassailing, Christmas Eve in My Home Town, Mary, Did You Know?, and a soon to be popular original by Kevin Olson, Mister S...

The intermediate level student is provided with a wide array of popular Christmas selections of their choice. Such titles as: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, A Marshmallow World, Breath of Heaven...

The late intermediate level student will love the arrangements created for Book 6. Carol of the Bells, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Home for the Holidays, I'll be Home for Christmas, and It...

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Christmas presents classic Christmas repertoire in a decidedly un-classic way! Christmas favorites such as Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Away in a Manger, and m...

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist --- Original Solos, Book 1 contains musically engaging original solos by leading FJH composers. These original pieces showcase new works for the student who is at...

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist --- Popular, Book 1 is a collection of artistically-engaging arrangements by FJH composers Kevin Olson and Nancy Lau, and edited by Helen Marlais. This wide variet...

Book 3, for the late elementary level student, includes favorites that are easy to sing along with as well as recital style arrangements of popular pieces such as: All I Have to Do Is Dream; The Best...

Designed to be accessible to young beginners, we've used larger fonts and added lyrics that appeal to kids. Each unit has a theme such as At the Park, Up in Space, or Creepy Crawly Things. Every day t...

Book 7 continues to develop student's ability to sight read with ease, accuracy and musicality! Carefully crafted musical examples develop eye, ear, and hand coordination. New concepts are: sixteenth-...

Book 8, the last book in the series, features challenging rhythms that occur in early advanced/advanced music such as 3 vs 2 and 2 vs 3. Students read pieces with two-octave scales, ledger lines, sync...

Late Elementary Book 3 is especially arranged for the late-elementary student, who will love practicing and performing pieces from this collection. Solos such as 'The Entertainer, ' 'Alarm Clock Blues...

Instead of reading note by note, this latest addition to our Intervallic Reading Series, encourages students to learn to read intervals and patterns. Pattern recognition is one of the foundational ski...