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The complete, all-in-one lesson book for the beginning student. After introductory lessons, each lesson includes instruction in musical concepts, hand positions, technical exercises, recital pieces, and theory exercises. The first five lessons in this book introduce the basic concepts of the hands, the keyboard, and reading music. Lessons six through seventeen guide the student through all major and minor keys with the introduction of musical concepts, hand positions, technical exercises, recital pieces, and theory exercises. The goal of the Piano Companion(R) series is to prepare the piano student to play the music of the masters as soon as possible. This lesson book is offered as an introductory course to be used by students of all ages with the assistance of a qualified piano teacher or for self-directed study. Students with previous piano instruction may use this course as a refresher. The pace at which the student progresses depends on the time and effort invested by the student, and will be greatly influenced by the level of support offered by family and friends. Above all, the student should keep in mind that music is an expression of the soul to be enjoyed by all. So, enjoy the musical journey!

Classical Hymns for solo piano is a component of the Piano Companion series. The method books in the series provide instruction in the art of playing the piano while this book offers hymn arrangements for study and performance. The arrangements remind us of the hymns' poetry-encouraging us in our journey. Some of the arrangements use patterns from classical piano works by Chopin and Beethoven while the remainder have been shaped by my personal musical experience. The descriptions below give the player insight into each arrangement."Sweet Hour of Prayer" is a reminder of the simplicity of prayer. The arrangement includes an accompaniment pattern found in Chopin's Nocturne in D-flat, Op. 27, No. 2. The ending is a transposed quote from that nocturne."Blessed Assurance" is an ongoing conversation represented by the repeating notes at the beginning and leading into the main melody-the story to tell. The arrangement has influences from Chopin's Ballade No. 2, Op. 38 in F."More About Jesus" is an expression of our desire to know more about Jesus throughout the monotony of our daily lives, represented in the accompanying rhythmic pattern."I Need Thee Every Hour" is a demonstration of the various ways we declare our need for Jesus-initially through a single voice, then a two-voice declaration, followed by a melody with distinct harmonies, and finally a series of rolled chords in an extreme range. All of the expressions are paired with a return to a familiar refrain. "Theme and Variations on Rock of Ages" is a set of variations loosely modeled on the third movement from Beethoven's Piano Sonata in E, Op. 109, and a reminder of the many ways we hide in Jesus our Rock."I Am Thine, O Lord" is an expression of our desire to be closer to Jesus. Interrupting moments of agitation, represented by the repeating notes, are ultimately overcome by a peaceful declaration of our desire."Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" is an étude-like piece imitating Chopin's Étude Opus 25, No. 1, and a reminder of God's never-ending blessings."What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is a reminder of our friendship with him as well as our need to take everything to him in prayer. It is a return to the simplicity of prayer that began with the first piece.As you play these arrangements, my hope is that you will be encouraged to persevere fulfilling God's calling as we await Christ's return. Soli Deo Gloria