Buy Music Books!
Here are the books that we recommend for our lessons at Verellen Music Academy.
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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.
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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
My First Piano Adventure - Lesson Book A
My First Piano Adventure - Lesson Book B
My First Piano Adventure - Lesson Book C
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Ages 6 - 11
Piano Adventures - Primer Level
Optional: 40 Pop Songs - Pop Songbook
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Ages 12 - 17
Piano Adventures - The Older Beginner - Book 1
Piano Adventures - The Older Beginner - Book 2
Adult
Method 2
Royal Conservatory
(A world-class program that is challenging and rewarding)
Please Note*: RCM has 4 Books for each level: Repertoire, Etudes, Theory and Technical Requirements.
Please discuss with your teacher if you should require any books in addition to the Repertoire book for your level.
Ages 4 - 7
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Ages 8 - Adult
RCM Piano Repertoire - Level 1
RCM Piano Repertoire - Level 2
RCM Piano Repertoire - Level 3
RCM Piano Repertoire - Level 4
RCM Piano Repertoire - Level 5
RCM Piano Repertoire - Level 6
RCM Piano Repertoire - Level 7
RCM Piano Repertoire - Level 8
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.
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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
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Ages 7 - 11
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Ages 12 - Adult
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Advanced Adult
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
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Ages 8 - Adult
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.
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Ages 4 - Adult
Drum Books
Ukulele Books
Ages 4 - 6
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Ages 7 & Up