Do you remember what it was like to be a young piano student? Although it was a long time ago, I remember some lovely moments (like the first time I taught myself to play a piece from beginning to end) and some frustrating moments… times where I sat on the bench and really, truly, struggled.
For students who have trouble with note reading, those “struggle moments” on the bench are frustrating, discouraging and disheartening. And, as piano teachers, those negative feelings are the ones we want to banish from our studios quickly.
Fortunately, December’s Piano Book Of The Month from our PianoBookClub was created to do just that!
ZZZZZZs and G’s – Starring Gary A. Grizzly is like a big “bear hug” of encouragement for your young piano students, breaking through the note reading struggle with a huge dose of humor and light-hearted fun.
Here’s a sampling of the feedback we’ve already received:
“A couple of students were struggling in some aspects of note reading. No matter what I did to help them failed…UNTIL THESE BOOKS! Oh man…the tables have turned. They beg for more now. Literally Beg. They’ve even forgone a few Christmas pieces to have more of these.”
“I used this book at last lesson with a 20 year old young man who needed a note reading refresher, because he’s been out for 2 months with an illness. It was so fun and painless, he laughed all the way through it.”
Read on to learn how this resource can bring these same benefits to your studio and to view a flip-through preview!
Reinforce G Position Note Reading With Humorous Motivation
When a sleepy, piano-playing bear is awoken from his winter slumber to practice for his spring recital, comical chaos ensues. Join Gary A. Grizzly as he takes your young piano students on a laugh-out-loud journey, propping his eyelids open just long enough to explore treble and bass clef note reading in G position.
Concepts are best learned and retained when presented in a memorable way, and “ZZZZZZs and Gs” is that unforgettable experience that will keep your students wide awake with musical wonder. Using engaging illustrations, a step-by-step scaffolding approach, and hilarious dialogue, this book is guaranteed to prevent your piano students’ note-reading skills from taking a snooze.
Check Out The Preview Below
ZZZZZZs and Gs was December 2017’s Book of the Month from PianoBookClub. To see this month’s book visit PianoBookClub.com.
Nancy Tepper says
Hi, how do I get the 11 page Z’s & G’s booklet? Is this available with the subscription I already have?
Andrea says
Hi Nancy – the 11 pages is a preview so you can see what the book looks like. If you click on the large image of the book in the post you can virtually flip-through the book (as long as you don’t have pop up blockers enabled).
Deb says
Why is there no link for those who already are members to get this book?
Andrea says
Hi Deb – teachers who are already members receive their book via email directly to their inbox. Your delivery date is the 19th of every month so just a few more days to wait. If you’d like to receive it earlier just pop me an email and I can do that for you 🙂
Ellen says
Will there be a game to accompany the Gary A. Grizzly book? My students absolutely LOVE the Sheldon game and the Maxwell game!
Andrea says
Hi Ellen! So glad your kids love the books and the games 🙂 We were such busy “elves” with all of the free holiday printables we’ve been putting on the blog the past two weeks for teachers to use – we just didn’t have enough graphic design hours to do a free game as well this time! Enjoy the book – we hope that your students have fun with it!
Amy Reiff says
Would you take donations for a Gary A Grizzly Free Game Fund? ♫
tan says
Hi Andrea and Trevor,
I have already signed up for the Piano Book Club last month but have not received anything yet. Please can you send this one to me asap, I would love to try it asap on my students.
Andrea says
Hi Thanh – your delivery date is the 21st so your book will arrive then (and it will be this one). If you’d like an earlier delivery date just let me know 🙂
Tamah says
I assume this book is a printable? What are the copyright stipulations?
Andrea M Dow says
Hi Tamah – this book is delivered as a pdf file. All of our books come with a license for unlimited printing/photocopying for use in your studio! Use it with as many students as you like 🙂
muriel says
Do you have a similar book for C position? I have two students that are simply lost. Something is getting mixed up in their heads. They struggle constantly. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Andrea M Dow says
Hi Muriel – yes, we absolutely do. “Nuts about Note Reading” is in this same “Kooky Keyboard critters” series. If you decide to sign up for PianoBookClub today pop me an email and I’ll show you how to purchase the C position one ($8) and Treble C position one too if you like! They’ve really helped a lot of kids learn those notes while having fun.
Sue Piatt says
This came at a perfect time for a young boy I have that wants to do cool stuff and doesn’t like method books. We started it yesterday and he didn’t want to stop. He and his big sister are going to work through it over Christmas break! This is an ingenious book! Thank you!
Andrea says
Thrilled to hear it Sue! 🙂