(NOVUS VIA MUSIC GROUP). This course of study for piano, published by
Novus Via Music Group, is now distributed by Hal Leonard. It features
eleven progressive levels, with four different books at each level:
repertoire, etudes, skills, and technic. It starts with a preparatory
level for first year students, and then includes levels 1-10 for ten
years of study. These books provide comprehensive curriculum in diverse
musical styles. Students who use the books in this series will learn how
to: develop traditional pianistic and musical skills through music in
contemporary, popular styles; be motivated to practice by working on
music that is familiar, fun and that they can't wait to play; nurture
their creativity and spontaneity through a user-friendly modular
approach to improvisation; and enjoy regular ensemble playing, finding
pleasure in a lifelong relationship with music. The Etudes Albums
complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical
etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary,
module-based approach to improvisation.