In the 1st book Middle C learns where all the keys live on the piano from her new animal friends and is introduced to the music staff. Book 2 involves note reading in a whole new way, musical concepts and teaches Middle C about the note values with a clever story. Book 3 reviews note values and note reading on the staff and continues the music learning with music terms and symbols, intervals and dynamics as Middle C travels to Music Town. This is a fun and engaging way for children to learn about music. Adults will find it entertaining and a helpful learning tool as well. Teachers are finding...

A charming story about a little girl named Clarissa who moves to Music Street. Clarissa, who becomes Middle C, and her animal friends bring music alive as they journey together up a magical street. Music teachers will find it a delightful tool to introducing the piano keyboard. Each animal teaches Middle C something different and very important about music. It is great for anyone, any age. Even adults learning music for the first time will see it's value.

The purpose of this book is two-fold. One to introduce many of the musical styles and composers from 1894 to the present and increase an appreciation for music and the piano. This information is presented in a simple way that old and young will understand and enjoy. Second to share some of my story in how I came to own an antique piano which as of this writing is 119 years old. This story is from the piano's perspective about all his journeys. As the ivory keys tickle our ears piano's bring life, become our friend and lend miracles to our lives. Without music life would B flat. Developing a...