Manhattan Piano Academy’s Publishing Department has published a number of books that are now available on Amazon to order.
“A Thousand Stories for a Little Pianist” empowers young pianists to be creative and actively engage in their learning journey. Integrating stories, games, and vibrant colors—essential elements of a child’s daily life—this book introduces music in a way that seamlessly fits into a child’s world, rather than forcing the child into a traditional lesson setting. Rooted in the rich tradition of the Russian piano school, this method draws inspiration from the teaching philosophies of Anna Artobolevskaya and Heinrich Neuhaus.
The book features a comprehensive overview of our teaching philosophy, along with 71 carefully selected pieces for beginner pianists, and captivating full-page color illustrations.
Books for Preschool Age
Learning The Musical Alphabet Through Stories — Written and Illustrated by Katrin Arefy
My First Piano Book is a series of interactive teaching tools designed specifically for group music classes aimed at children aged 3 to 5. This foundational course not only engages young learners but also prepares them for future private piano lessons, providing essential music education before they even sit at the piano.
The captivating stories in this book ignite students’ imaginations, making learning enjoyable and memorable. This fun and easy approach equips young students with a strong musical foundation that will support their continued education.
Using these books, children will learn:
This book can also be used as a self-study tool, allowing children to learn the musical alphabet at home with the guidance of a parent.
Each class lasts for half an hour and includes a variety of engaging activities: sing-along songs, listening and repeating tonal and rhythm patterns, listening to the teacher perform age-appropriate pieces (see A Thousand Stories for a Little Pianist), playing matching games on a whiteboard, and playing along with musical instruments like egg shakers and cymbals. And, of course, there’s story time!
During story time, the stories in My First Piano Book introduce one symbol or element of the musical alphabet per class. By repeatedly reviewing these symbols in each session, students will retain this knowledge for years to come.
Author: Heinrich Neuhaus
Translated by Katrin Arefy (in Farsi)
This assignment book was designed for music students to keep track of what needs to be done at home.
Author: Anna Artobolevskaya (in Russian)
