My First Piano Lessons - by Emily Norris (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Learn how fun playing the piano is--with this book of easy, step-by-step lessons for young learners!

My First Piano Lessons is the perfect starting point for your little musician, with its clear instructions, colorful illustrations, and supportive approach. Written by an experienced piano teacher, this book covers everything a beginner pianist needs to know, from proper hand position to the basics of reading music, all in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand way. And with 10 beloved and popular songs to learn and focus on, your kid will be confidently playing the piano in no time! Whether your child is just starting their music journey or has already taken a few lessons, this beginner-friendly book is the perfect tool to unlock--and nurture--their love for the piano.

• Simple and intuitive piano lessons. Learn the basics of reading music, from key names and note values to time signatures and dynamics.
• Clear, step-by-step instructions. Written by a piano expert and experienced teacher of young kids.
• An engaging and adorable giraffe teacher. G-sharp the Giraffe makes learning fun with encouraging words, helpful tips, and interesting facts about music.
• Songs that kids already know and love. Learn to play "Hot Cross Buns," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "The Wheels on the Bus," "Pop! Goes the Weasel," and more!

About the Author

Emily Norris is an experienced piano and voice teacher, dedicated to helping kids discover their love of music. Emily is also an accomplished piano accompanist for soloists and musical productions, including Beauty and the Beast and The Wizard of Oz. She owns EBN Music, a home studio in Rockwall, Texas, and teaches online and in-person classes to young music lovers all around the world. You can find Emily's fun piano tutorials and tips on YouTube.

Malgorzata Detner is a Poland-based illustrator, born in 1989. She currently lives with her family, a cocker spaniel, snails, and two lovely rats in Warsaw. Her love of drawing appeared at a young age, influenced by her mother's paintings, but grew seriously when she decided to pursue art in middle school. Although Malgorzata initially pursued a career in costume design with an interest in Victorian dresses, her daughter's birth made her return to traditional painting and digital illustration. Influenced by old animation, mysterious, fantastic worlds, animals, and creatures in vibrant colors are what she likes drawing the most. She draws digitally but also likes to incorporate hand-painted textures into her work. Malgorzata loves creating illustrations that remind her of childhood memories.