Wearing a mask prevents the spread of disease. Spread the word, not germs.

  • Vanessa Ott
  • Music
  • Piano Lessons
    • Lessons Start Here
    • $$ Lessons/Books/Keyboard
    • Required Books
    • Process to Get Started
    • School Location
    • Student Resources
    • Precautions Against Germs
    • Distance Learning
  • Guides & Resources
    • Ergonomics
    • Hawaii
    • Prevent DisEASE
    • Tech Tips
  • Elsewhere With Ott
  • Blank
  • More
    • Vanessa Ott
    • Music
    • Piano Lessons
      • Lessons Start Here
      • $$ Lessons/Books/Keyboard
      • Required Books
      • Process to Get Started
      • School Location
      • Student Resources
      • Precautions Against Germs
      • Distance Learning
    • Guides & Resources
      • Ergonomics
      • Hawaii
      • Prevent DisEASE
      • Tech Tips
    • Elsewhere With Ott
    • Blank
  • Vanessa Ott
  • Music
  • Piano Lessons
  • Guides & Resources
  • Elsewhere With Ott
  • Blank

Vanessa Ott

Vanessa OttVanessa OttVanessa Ott

freespeech4us.com

freespeech4us.comfreespeech4us.com

Faber Piano Adventures Curriculum

I use the  Faber Piano Adventures curriculum published by Hal Leonard.  You must obtain the required books listed below before your 1st Lesson.   To browse all Piano Adventures publications by LEVEL (or if you have difficulty viewing any of the Level Wheel PDF files listed below), click here.  

Complete Piano Adventures Catalog

 Page  82 of the Piano Adventures Complete Catalog and Teacher's Desk Reference begins a spreadsheet with all the current Piano Adventures publications, item numbers, and retail costs.  There are a mind-boggling number of products.  Below I list the required books.   Once you're familiar with what's available, we can discuss additional resources you may want to acquire.


If you're not sure which level to purchase because your child either has previous experience or is very bright and on the cusp  of the next age group, call me.  We can discuss which books to buy.

Where to Buy Piano Adventures Books in Hawai‘i

You can buy local!  Piano Adventures books are available on Oahu at Soknow Studio in Pearl City which is a Piano Adventures "Gold Medallion Dealer."  This means they keep most of the books in stock.  Since pandemic changes to retail hours and operations, first order and pay for your books by phone or email, and arrange a time to pick them up.

  • email:  info@soknowstudio.com
  • phone: (808) 859 - 3933 
  • Location:

                      1151 Mapunapuna St., Suite D2, Honolulu, HI 96819 

                      [Moanalua 99 Shopping Center near Fort Shafter]


You can purchase the books online (though it takes more time) at:

  • Amazon.com
  • Piano Adventures (call or add items to cart)


Both Amazon and Piano Adventures offer different bundled packages.  Decide what you want to purchase and check what's available at each vendor.  Don't forget to factor in shipping costs.

Required Books for 1st Lesson

Assignment Notebook - all students

Assignment Notebook - all students

Assignment Notebook - all students

 Every student, no matter what age, needs a dedicated notebook for me to write individualized assignments and practice notes.  A sewn-bound composition notebook is best because the pages won't fall out.  Please:  No spiral-bound books.  Click here for details. 

Ages 5-6: My First Level A

Assignment Notebook - all students

Assignment Notebook - all students

The My First Level Wheel overview displays the books for this level.  Click on a book picture in the Level Wheel to see full product details. 

To start lessons, you need:

  1. Lesson Book A
  2. Writing Book A

Ages 7-9: Primer

Assignment Notebook - all students

Ages 10-11: Level 1

 The Primer Level Wheel  overview displays the books for this level.  Click on a book picture in the Level Wheel to see full product details. To start lessons, you need:

  1. Lesson Book
  2. Technique & Artistry
  3. Theory
  4. Performance

Ages 10-11: Level 1

Ages 11-17: Accelerated Book 1

Ages 10-11: Level 1

 The Level 1 Level Wheel overview displays the books for this level.  Click on a book picture in the Level Wheel to see full product details. To start lessons, you need:

  1. Lesson Book
  2. Technique & Artistry
  3. Theory
  4. Performance

Ages 11-17: Accelerated Book 1

Ages 11-17: Accelerated Book 1

Ages 11-17: Accelerated Book 1

 The Accelerated Book 1 Level Wheel overview displays the books for this level.  Click on a book picture in the Level Wheel to see full product details. To start lessons, you need:

  1. Lesson Book
  2. Technique & Artistry
  3. Theory
  4. Performance

Adult: Book 1

Ages 11-17: Accelerated Book 1

Ages 11-17: Accelerated Book 1

 The Adult Level Wheel overview displays the books for this level.  To see product details for Adult Book 1 Level, click here.  To start lessons, you need:

  1. All-In-One Course Book 1

Do You Buy a Book With or Without the CD?

You can always use a simple metronome. None of these audio supports are required, but...

     ... it's so much fun to "play with the band" rather than a metronome alone.   The audio supports are one of the many features that makes Piano Adventures such an excellent resource for piano pedagogy.

If the student has access to an iPhone or iPad...

     ... do not purchase the CD.  Download the free Piano Adventures app and purchase the music for your books (approx. $5 per level).

If the student doesn't have an iOS device *and* has a CD Player...

     ... purchase the book with the CD, or the CD separately.  Consult the Complete Catalog for pricing details.

Differences between CD and App

Click here to read Piano Adventures' description of their audio supports.

Piano Adventures Curriculum Map

Download PDF

Copyright © 2021 Vanessa Ott - All Rights Reserved.