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The Music Advantage

How learning music helps your child's brain and wellbeing

by Anita Collins ...

Brain research has revealed something extraordinary: learning music and listening to music can grow and repair our brains at any age.Simply clapping in time can assist a young child who is struggling with reading. Learning an instrument can help children of all ages dramatically improve their ability to focus on school work, enhance their memory and improve behaviour. Playing in an orchestra ... Read more

$23.99 NZD

Brain research has revealed something extraordinary: learning music and listening to music can grow and repair our brains at any age.Simply clapping in time can assist a young child who is struggling with reading. Learning an instrument can help children of all ages dramatically improve their ability to focus on school work, enhance their memory and improve behaviour. Playing in an orchestra
... Read more
Keyboard Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Keyboard (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"I have always dreamed that someday I will teach myself keyboard ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"I have always dreamed that someday I will teach myself keyboard
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Learning To Play Guitar

Beginning and Intermediate Guitar Lessons

by Bob Fetherolf ...

Learning to Play Guitar Guitar by Bob Fetherolf is a comprehensive method book that covers the basics of beginning and intermediate guitar study for any guitar be it acoustic or electric. It includes strumming lessons, “Note reading on Guitar” and finger picking basics as well. By including some basic music theory lessons, the learner receives a solid foundation in music as well as the ability ... Read more

$13.70 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learning to Play Guitar Guitar by Bob Fetherolf is a comprehensive method book that covers the basics of beginning and intermediate guitar study for any guitar be it acoustic or electric. It includes strumming lessons, “Note reading on Guitar” and finger picking basics as well. By including some basic music theory lessons, the learner receives a solid foundation in music as well as the ability
... Read more
Piano Lessons for Kids - Book 1

How to Play Piano for Kids (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Andrew Scott, Gary Turner ...

Illustrated by James Stewart ...

Series Book 1 - Progressive Young Beginner
Teach how to play piano for kids with our easy piano lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free piano videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and piano animation for easy music learning.***"I have used this book over and over with my piano students. A simple and easy ... Read more

$12.99 NZD

Teach how to play piano for kids with our easy piano lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free piano videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and piano animation for easy music learning.***"I have used this book over and over with my piano students. A simple and easy
... Read more
Rock Bass Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Bass Guitar (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play bass guitar with our easy rock bass guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free bass videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"I use this book for my bass students. It's a great primer for anyone who wants ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Teach yourself how to play bass guitar with our easy rock bass guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free bass videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"I use this book for my bass students. It's a great primer for anyone who wants
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Learn Faster, Perform Better

A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing

by Molly Gebrian ...

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory ... Read more

$33.57 NZD

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory
... Read more
Piano Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Piano (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play piano with our easy piano lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free piano videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and piano animation for easy music learning.***"Okay, I am of a certain age [so] I decided to learn to play the Piano. You ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Teach yourself how to play piano with our easy piano lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free piano videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and piano animation for easy music learning.***"Okay, I am of a certain age [so] I decided to learn to play the Piano. You
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John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - First Grade

First Grade

by John Thompson ...

(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series.
... Read more
Music Theory For Dummies

by Michael Pilhofer, Holly Day ...

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a ... Read more

$34.99 NZD

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a
... Read more
Guitar For Dummies

by Mark Phillips, Jon Chappell, Hal Leonard Corporation ...

The bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks onlineThe guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

The bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks onlineThe guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and
... Read more
The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind

by Josh Turknett ...

HOW TO MOLD A MUSICAL MINDAnyone can learn to play music, and learn to play it well.Being able to play music is not about talent. It's not about aptitude.Being about to play music is not about the brain you have, but the brain you build.Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age.Yet, it doesn't come with a manual for how ... Read more

$7.99 NZD

HOW TO MOLD A MUSICAL MINDAnyone can learn to play music, and learn to play it well.Being able to play music is not about talent. It's not about aptitude.Being about to play music is not about the brain you have, but the brain you build.Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age.Yet, it doesn't come with a manual for how
... Read more
Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure

Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics

by Pat Pattison ...

(Berklee Guide). Veteran songwriter Pat Pattison has taught many of Berklee College of Music's best and brightest students how to write truly great lyrics. His helpful guide contains essential information on lyric structures, timing and placement, and exercises to help everyone from beginners to seasoned songwriters say things more effectively and gain a better understanding of their craft. ... Read more

$25.99 NZD

(Berklee Guide). Veteran songwriter Pat Pattison has taught many of Berklee College of Music's best and brightest students how to write truly great lyrics. His helpful guide contains essential information on lyric structures, timing and placement, and exercises to help everyone from beginners to seasoned songwriters say things more effectively and gain a better understanding of their craft.
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Triads for Guitar

by Ashley J. Saunders ...

You use triads all the time when you play the guitar. Whether you know it or not! These powerful threesomes make up almost every chord you'll ever play and are the basis for most music you hear and play.Triads for Guitar eBook is an easy to understand and apply introduction to the subject of triads. We'll look at what they are, how we use them, as well as the music theory behind these unbelievably ... Read more

$3.64 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

You use triads all the time when you play the guitar. Whether you know it or not! These powerful threesomes make up almost every chord you'll ever play and are the basis for most music you hear and play.Triads for Guitar eBook is an easy to understand and apply introduction to the subject of triads. We'll look at what they are, how we use them, as well as the music theory behind these unbelievably
... Read more
Pentatonic Scales: Master the Fretboard Quickly and Easily & Sound Like a Pro, In One Hour (or Less)

by Dan Amerson ...

Do YOU Know Your Scales? Are You Sure..?I spent 9 years playing guitar, even getting to a high level, without knowing my scales backwards and forwards. I was actually embarrassed when I jammed with others. It turns out that I focused too much on technique instead of theory.So I dropped everything and created a never-before-seen system that would go on to help me master my scales. Now, I play them ... Read more

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Do YOU Know Your Scales? Are You Sure..?I spent 9 years playing guitar, even getting to a high level, without knowing my scales backwards and forwards. I was actually embarrassed when I jammed with others. It turns out that I focused too much on technique instead of theory.So I dropped everything and created a never-before-seen system that would go on to help me master my scales. Now, I play them
... Read more
Rhythm Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner ...

Series series Progressive Guitar Method
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy rhythm guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Great for beginners. This taught me how to play guitar chords and rhythms, so now I ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy rhythm guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Great for beginners. This taught me how to play guitar chords and rhythms, so now I
... Read more
No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

Master the Essential Knowledge All Guitarists Need To Know

by James Shipway ...

Series Book 1 - Music Theory For Guitarists
With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now ... Read more

$14.69 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now
... Read more
Easy Baritone Ukulele

Tablature Method, Book One

by Mary Lou Stout Dempler ...

Students will develop music reading skills because of this unique, one-of-a kind, tablature method. Students can play immediately, without reading music utilizing the handy tab, as well as learn to play chords quickly and effectively. This will in turn enable them to sing along with the lyrics provided with each song; A valuable guide to ukulele players of all kinds. ... Read more

$19.58 NZD

Students will develop music reading skills because of this unique, one-of-a kind, tablature method. Students can play immediately, without reading music utilizing the handy tab, as well as learn to play chords quickly and effectively. This will in turn enable them to sing along with the lyrics provided with each song; A valuable guide to ukulele players of all kinds.
... Read more
Guitar Chords - Learn how to play Basic Open Guitar Chords for Beginners - Secrets of the Guitar

by Herman Brock ...

Learn how to play Basic Open Guitar Chords for BeginnersMajor Guitar ChordsMinor Guitar ChordsDominant Seventh Guitar ChordsMinor Seventh Guitar Chords- Basic open guitar chords explained- Guitar neck explained- I - IV - V explained- 48 Practice examples, exercises and songs- How to transpose chord progressionsAvailable in this series:Secrets of the Guitar - How to read tabs and tablatureSecrets ... Read more

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to play Basic Open Guitar Chords for BeginnersMajor Guitar ChordsMinor Guitar ChordsDominant Seventh Guitar ChordsMinor Seventh Guitar Chords- Basic open guitar chords explained- Guitar neck explained- I - IV - V explained- 48 Practice examples, exercises and songs- How to transpose chord progressionsAvailable in this series:Secrets of the Guitar - How to read tabs and tablatureSecrets
... Read more
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - Second Grade (Book Only)

Second Grade

by John Thompson ...

(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Follows uninterruptedly and in progressive sequence the musical foundation developed in Book 1. ... Read more

$12.99 NZD

(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Follows uninterruptedly and in progressive sequence the musical foundation developed in Book 1.
... Read more
The Ukulele Entertainer

Powerful Pointers for Players and Performers

by Ralph Shaw ...

Be the Best “Ukulele Entertainer” You Can Be! Could your playing, singing or onstage banter use a little fine-tuning? All string instrument performers will benefit from this practical, informative book. Going far beyond other ukulele publications, this helpful guide shows the aspiring ukulele star of any age how to: • Put strings on a ukulele, correctly • Play three styles of triplet strum • Know ... Read more

$19.58 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Be the Best “Ukulele Entertainer” You Can Be! Could your playing, singing or onstage banter use a little fine-tuning? All string instrument performers will benefit from this practical, informative book. Going far beyond other ukulele publications, this helpful guide shows the aspiring ukulele star of any age how to: • Put strings on a ukulele, correctly • Play three styles of triplet strum • Know
... Read more
A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar (Music Instruction)

Book 1 - Book Only

by Charles Duncan ...

(Guitar). A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar is designed for anyone just learning to play guitar. Written by one of the premier classical guitarists of our time and based on years of teaching students of all ages, this revised edition includes many new pieces and an in-depth introduction to two-part music (thumb-and-fingers technique) the heart of the classical style! Book 1 includes: rest ... Read more

$11.99 NZD

(Guitar). A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar is designed for anyone just learning to play guitar. Written by one of the premier classical guitarists of our time and based on years of teaching students of all ages, this revised edition includes many new pieces and an in-depth introduction to two-part music (thumb-and-fingers technique) the heart of the classical style! Book 1 includes: rest
... Read more
Guitar Scales Dorian Blues

Vol. 14

by Kamel Sadi ...

Series Book 14 - Guitar Scales
This ebook is a guide to learn and play Dorian Blues scale in all keys. Tabs, diagrams with fingerings, diagrams with notes and diagrams with intervals. Note chart, table of keys, formula and chords to improvise. For beginner, teacher and professional guitarist. ... Read more

$2.38 NZD

This ebook is a guide to learn and play Dorian Blues scale in all keys. Tabs, diagrams with fingerings, diagrams with notes and diagrams with intervals. Note chart, table of keys, formula and chords to improvise. For beginner, teacher and professional guitarist.
... Read more
Ukulele Aerobics

For All Levels, from Beginner to Advanced

by Chad Johnson ...

(Ukulele). A 40-week, one-lick-per-day workout program for developing, improving, and maintaining ukulele technique. This title provides practice material for every day of the week and includes audio tracks of all the workouts in the book. Follow this program and you'll see increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy, heightened coordination and more in your playing. Musical styles ... Read more

$25.99 NZD

(Ukulele). A 40-week, one-lick-per-day workout program for developing, improving, and maintaining ukulele technique. This title provides practice material for every day of the week and includes audio tracks of all the workouts in the book. Follow this program and you'll see increased speed, improved dexterity, better accuracy, heightened coordination and more in your playing. Musical styles
... Read more
Electronic Keyboard Lessons for Kids - Book 1

How to Play Keyboard for Kids (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Andrew Scott, Gary Turner ...

Illustrated by James Stewart ...

Series Book 1 - Progressive Young Beginner
Teach how to play keyboard for kids with our easy keyboard lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"This is a great beginner book! [The video] has completely held my ... Read more

$12.99 NZD

Teach how to play keyboard for kids with our easy keyboard lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"This is a great beginner book! [The video] has completely held my
... Read more

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