The Portraits series fills one of the longtime gaps in student-level
piano repertoire by presenting colorful, fun-to-play pieces in jazz,
blues, rock and other popular styles. Portraits invites you on a guided
tour through the music of various artists in these styles, exploring
what gives each artist his or her own special sound, while the
progressively arranged original pieces allow you to try out these styles
on your own. Each piece is accompanied by a biography and photo of the
artist who inspired it, listening suggestions and specially tailored
preparatory exercises. While the Portraits books are recommended for
students age 12 and older, younger musicians will certainly enjoy
playing the pieces under the guidance of a teacher. The Portraits series
is designed to complement all popular piano methods, including adult
methods.