Kirk Books Piano Teaching Method for Learning to Read Music

"The most effective piano teaching method available."

More than 300 songs for each conventional piano skills level.

18 consecutive Books / 3 Levels / 60+ pages each.

1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F
2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F
3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F

“The songs are musical and appealing. There is no other method that allows students to learn hamnony in multiple keys without sacrificing the left hand independence that is so crucial."

Lenore Johnson - Piano Teacher - Oceanside, CA

With the Kirk Books, a student has the opportunity to become fluent in the language of music. At increasingly difficult levels, it becomes easier and easier to read, interpret and perform new pieces without struggle. With over 60 pages per book, 300 pages per level, no other method comes close to providing the same volume of effectively sequenced, multiple-key support. Students transition smoothly from one comprehensive book to the next.

Kirk Books take the frustration out of Piano Lessons!

"It's so much easier to learn to read music with the Kirk Books!"

A systematic approach to fluency in the language of music.

Kirk Books are a result of over 30 years of teaching, writing, testing and rewriting. The series is designed to provide the essential volume of logically sequenced and pedagogically sound reinforcement that is required to truly master reading and artistic skills in all keys. It is designed to alleviate frustration and foster the student’s independence from the need to be “taught” each piece of music. The books have been tested by many teachers over a period of years. They have been continuously rewritten based on the subsequent feedback.

The resulting Kirk Books series is a uniquely effective piano teaching method that moves gradually enough, thoroughly enough and comprehensively enough for students to internalize reading, technical and interpretive skills. No other method comes close to providing the level of multiple-key literacy achieved by the Kirk Books. It is a unique accomplishment that has been met with enthusiastic response by teachers, parents and students.
All testimonials that appear throughout are spontaneous and completely unsolicited.

"I have really enjoyed using the Kirk Books for the past year. I already notice a major improvement in my students reading ability! I have had several parents tell me, “I don’t know what you are doing differently but my child’s playing has improved so much and even more importantly he/she is having more fun playing the piano! They are playing songs just for fun even after finishing practice.” I tell them the difference is the Kirk Book philosophy of providing so much material at each level that the students can’t help but be successful every step of the way. The Kirk Books have proven to me that practicing does not need to be tedious and laborious for students. Thank you!”
Maureen Becker – Piano Teacher (Winnipeg, Canada)

"The most effective piano teaching method available."