CLEF BOOKS SERIES

Why students make fast progress through CLEF

  • The CLEF series are created based on professional teaching legacy and myself 35 years firsthand teaching observation, experiences and researching on each case study. How to play piano well involves life growth philosophy, logical order, and In accordance with natural tendency, as well as the relationship among music scores, player’s mindset, piano playing techniques requirements.
  • From the right beginning, the CLEF method designed to focus on building abilities, good habits in thinking and action, opening student’s mindset, not afraid to try new things, training student to be independently on knowing how to read and play, The fingers interoperate in accuracy on what you see and hear. Work on the development of focus expansion and follow the instruction to well presented.
  • Confidence is based on : YES! I CAN DO IT! with proudness, the internal motivation are the key. The method designed constantly encourage student to take challenges and feel the joyful on each accomplishments from the sightreading and playing of music!
  • Once student attains the fundamental skills and abilities, he/she will be able to play efficiently with both hands and sight read instantly in the level, rather than with one hand learn each phrase at a time.
  • The CLEF series provide a structured step by step mainstream for student to follow, teacher can add other repertories in addition as a supplementary.
  • When the level reaches LaFala level, it will prepare student for further growth and achievements in performances, competitions, and exams like the RCM and ABRSM

5-Core CLEF Series - Beginner

I: Confident and Joyful Mind

  • LaDolla: My First Piano Milestone
  • CLEF Series: Music Theory Express Fundamental 1

5-Core CLEF Series - Beginner

II: Discovery and Exploration Mind

  • LaRella: My Second Piano Milestone
  • CLEF Series: Music Theory Express Fundamentals 1
  • Learning Essential Music Elements 1: Connecting Notes, Mind, and Keyboard

5-Core CLEF Series - Primary

III: Motivated and Happy Mind

  • LaMilla: My Third Piano Milestone
  • CLEF Series: Music Theory Express Fundamentals 3
  • DoFaSoDo Comprehensive Ear Training
  • Learning Essential Music Elements 2: Intervals in Action

Cadenza: Creative, Improvisation and Enjoyment

  • CLEF Holiday Songs around the world
  • Heart of the Music in all Major Keys
  • Heart of the Music in all Minor Keys

5-Core CLEF Series - Intermediate

IV: Challenges and Perseverance Mind

  • LaFalla: My Fourth Piano Milestone
  • DoFaSoDo Comprehensive Ear Training
  • CLEF Musical Brain Teasers
  • Music Theory Express: Complete Interval Daily Exercises
  • Music Theory Express: Keys and Scales • Daily Exercises

5-Core CLEF Series - Intermediate

V: Performance and Expression

  • LaSolla: My Fifth Piano Milestone
  • Music Theory Express: Focus on Triads • Daily Exercises
  • Music Theory Express: Focus on Chords • Daily Exercises
  • Music Theory Express: Mastering Rhythm • Daily Exercises

5-Core CLEF Series - Advanced

VI: Excited and Proud Mind

  • LaLala: My Sixth Piano Milestone – Repertoire & Concepts
  • LaLala: My Sixth Piano Milestone – Concepts & Finger Fitness Edition
  • Music Theory Express: All About Triads

5-Core CLEF Series - Advanced

VII: Forever Friend in Music

  • LaTilla: My Seventh Piano Milestone – Repertoire & Concepts
  • LaTilla: My Seventh Piano Milestone – Concepts & Finger Fitness Edition
  • Music Theory Express: Chord Progressions and Cadences • Daily Exercises
  • Transforming Life, Academics, Sports through Piano