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Buy Music Books!

Here are the books that we recommend for our lessons at Verellen Music Academy.

Each student is unique, and your teacher will recommend a specific book for you. Make sure to ask your teacher before you buy a book.

Some tips:

The easiest way to buy a book is through Amazon.ca, most books are delivered to you in 1-3 days

- You can buy a book in person at "Long & Mcquade Music Shop" located  at 1801 Walker Rd. 

**Make sure to show them the link of the book you want to buy to avoid buying the wrong book. 

Piano Books

You have a choice of 2 exciting methods, Each of the methods has a different learning style depending on the personality of the student. Choose 1 method.

Method 1

Piano Adventures

(Fun, Interactive, bright and colourful)

 

Ages 4 - 5 

Level A

Level B

Level C

Ages 6 - 11

Primer

Level 1

Level 2A

Level 2B

Level 3A

Level 3B

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6 Pop Songbook

Ages 12 - 17

Level 1

Level 2

Adult

Level 1

Level 2

Method 2

Royal Conservatory

(A world-class program that is challenging and rewarding)

 

Ages 4 - 7

Prep A

Prep B

Ages 8 - Adult

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Level 8

Level 9

Level 10

Guitar Books

Typical guitar method books tend to be dry, boring and discouraging for students. Choosing the wrong method book is the #1 way to discourage a student and motivate them to quit.

We have created a helpful roadmap for you to make the right decision when choosing your guitar book. Make your decision based on the students personality, taste in music/genre, and personal goals. 

Method 1

Fun Method

Pop & Rock

Real-life applicable guitar skills. Learning rewarding (easier) material. Learn rock, pop songs (Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, AC DC, etc.. ) Student will still learn basics of music theory & notes.

 

Ages 4 - 6

Level 1

Level 2 (Trad.) Songbook

Level 2 (Pop) Songbook

Ages 7 - 11

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4 Songbook

Ages 12 - Adult

Level 5 (Rock) Songbook

Level 5 (Pop) Songbook

Advanced Adult

Adv. Pop/Fingerstyle Songbook

Advanced Rock Songbook

Method 2

Technical Method (Royal Conservatory)

(A challenging, and rewarding path that requires focus and discipline. The goal of this method is to learn notes and move into RCM Classical guitar)

 

Ages 4 - 7

Hal Leonard Book 1

Hal Leonard Book 2

Reading Notes 1

Reading Notes 2

Ages 8 - Adult

Prep

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Level 8

Piano
Guitar

Singing Books

Method 1

Technical Method (Royal Conservatory)

(A challenging, and rewarding path that requires focus and discipline)

Ages 4 - Adult

Prep

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Level 8

Violin Books

Method 1

Technical Method (Royal Conservatory)

(A challenging, and rewarding path that requires focus and discipline)

*Violin RCM series is tough to find on Amazon. Make sure to browse the RCM website to order directly from them if that works better for you.

Ages 4 - Adult

Prep

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Level 8

Level 9-ARCT

 

Drum Books

Ukulele Books

Voice
Drums
Ukulele
Violin
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