MATERIALS LIST FOR MUSIC AND VISUAL ART CLASSES

MUSIC

Voice: 

  • The vocal session manual: "The Contemporary Singer, Elements of Vocal Technique" by Anne Peckham. Publisher: Berklee Press, distributor: Hal Leonard. ISBN: 0-634-00797-1 (includes CD) $24.95
  • "Singing Lessons for Little Singers" A 3-in-1 Voice, Ear-Training and Sight-Singing Method for Children by Gregory Blankenbehler (ages 5-9). Publisher: Pitch Perfect Publishing Company. ISBN:9781450530606 $15.99

Piano:

Book singles: 

Piano Adventures Lesson Books by Nancy and Randall Faber.

  • Piano Adventures "The Basic Piano Method" Lesson Book, Level I (Pink), ISBN 978-1-61677-078-5: $6.95, CD audio (background accompaniment) #CD1002, HL00420069 (Hal Leonard): $10.95
  • Piano Adventures "The Basic Piano Method" Lesson Book, Level 2A (Blue), ISBN 978-1-61677-081-5: $6.95, CD audio (background accompaniment) #CD1003, HL00420070 (Hal Leonard): $10.95
  • Piano Adventures "The Basic Piano Method" Lesson Book, Level 2B (Orange), ISBN 978-1-61677-084-6: $6.95, CD audio (background accompaniment) #CD1004, HL00420071 (Hal Leonard): $10.95
  • Piano Adventures "The Basic Piano Method" Lesson Book, Level 3A (Green), ISBN 978-1-61677-087-7: $6.95, CD audio (background accompaniment) #CD1005, HL00420072 (Hal Leonard): $10.95

Book series for the accelerated beginner (teen)

Book Series #1

  • Piano Adventures Accelerated Book #1 by Nancy and Randall Faber. The book 1 series include 5 books: 
  1. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Lesson Book 1", ISBN-13: 978-1616779498: $8.95
  2. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Theory Book 1", ISBN-13: 978-1616772062: $6.95
  3. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Technique & Artistry Book 1", ISBN-13: 978-1616774202: $6.95
  4. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Sight Reading Book 1", NEW!, ISBN-13: 978-1616776596: $6.95
  5. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Performance Book 1", ISBN-13: 978-1616772079: $6.50
  6. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Popular Repertoire Book 1", ISBN-13:978-1616774707 : $6.95

Book Series #2

  • Piano Adventures Accelerated Book #2 by Nancy and Randall Faber. The book 2 series include 5 books: 
    1. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Lesson Book 2", ISBN-13: 978-1616772109: $9.95
    2. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Theory Book 2", ISBN-13: 978-1616774745: $6.95
    3. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Technique Book 2", ISBN-13: 978-1616774219: $7.50
    4. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Sight Reading Book 2", NEW!, ISBN-13: 978-1616776602: $6.95
    5. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Performance Book 2", ISBN-13: 978-1616772123: $6.50
    6. Piano Adventures Accelerated "Popular Repertoire Book 2", ISBN-13: 978-1616774790: $6.95 

Guitar:

To attend this lesson, a guitar, guitar strap, music stand (optional), foot stool (optional), guitar pick (medium nylon) and a guitar tuner are required.

  • Guitar for Kids: "Guitar Method" by Bob Morris & Jeff Schroedl, Publisher: Hal Leonard (HL00865003). ISBN 978-1-4234-6421-1 (Includes CD) $12.95 (Book-$4.99 and CD $8.00). 
  • Book #1 - "Guitar Method Complete Edition" by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (red book with an acoustic guitar on front cover...standard material). Publisher: Hal Leonard (HL00697342). ISBN 978-0-634-04701-5. (Includes CD) $24.99 (Book-$14.99 and CD $10.00)
  • Book#2 -  "Guitar Method - Easy Pop Melodies 2nd Edition" (A supplemental to any guitar method) by Will Schmid (green book with an acoustic guitar on front cover). Publisher - Hal Leonard (HL00697281). ISBN 978-0-7935-7385-1. $6.99

Violin: 

  • Book 1: "Essential Elements 2000 for Strings (A Comprehensive String Method)" by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie and Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Arranged by John Higgins. Publisher: Hal Leonard (HL00868049). ISBN-13: 978-0-634-03817-4, $8.99 (CD included). 


VISUAL ART

Required materials for visual arts provided by studio.

Drawing: 

-newsprint

-drawing/sketch paper

-graphite pencils

-color pencils


Painting:

-acrylic paints

-watercolors

-paint brush set

Easel (floor or table artist easel - presentation easels unacceptable)

Canvas (primed) 8"x10", 11"x14", 16"x20" (academic level #1)