Bastien Piano for Adults, 1 Book/Online Access: A Beginning Course: Lessons, Theory, Technic, Sight Reading

by Jane Smisor Bastien, Lisa Bastien

To teach piano basics, the Bastiens have created a new, rich course designed specifically for adult beginners. Bastien Piano for Adults is a welcome addition to the best-selling collection of Bastien methods and supplementary materials. Lessons, theory, technic, and sight reading are combined in one easy-to-use book. The series is gradually paced to ensure student confidence and success. The variety of music, custom selected for adults, includes famous classic themes, folk songs, spirituals, ragtime, blues, boogie, jazz, and Bastien originals that teach the basics in a straightforward, yet innovative manner.

Genres: Music

160 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Jane Smisor Bastien teaches pre-schoolers through advanced high school students in her La Jolla, California, home studio. She is very active in the San Diego music teacher organizations.

For many years Mrs. Bastien was director of the Preparatory Department at Tulane University in New Orleans. It was for her students there that she first started writing. Since then she and her husband, James, have produced music and methods for all ages.

Reviews

[Tina Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great when used in conjunction with Alfred's Piano for Adults. This book add an additional selection of songs that progresses along similarly with the Alfred's book.