Elementary Supplementary Piano Sheet Music

Teachers keep coming back to Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 by Martha Mier and Masterwork Classics, Level 1 & 2 by Kim O'Reilly for their blend of musical style and solid pedagogy. Paul Harris's Improve Your Sight-Reading! series (Levels 1 and 2) remains a favorite for building fluency, while Catherine Rollin's character pieces like My Frog and Owl in the Night bring storytelling and engagement to daily practice.

Megan Smania's The Haunted Clock (available in both standard and late elementary arrangements) offers thematic appeal for students drawn to narrative music. Monsters, Myths & Mysteries by Wynn-Anne Rossi and Melody Bober's Rock Climbing Adventure round out recent additions with imaginative titles that motivate practice.

Melody Bober brings her background in music education and piano performance (Master of Arts from Minnesota State University, Moorhead) to pieces designed to deepen students' understanding and love of music. Her work focuses on motivational compositions that challenge without overwhelming, including Grand Solos for Piano, Book 3.

Carol Matz has published over 300 titles and draws on decades of private teaching experience to create accessible, engaging material. Her Famous & Fun Duets series is particularly popular with teachers looking to build ensemble skills early, and her workshop presentations across North America have shaped how many teachers approach repertoire selection.

Dennis Alexander established the standard for prolific educational publishing after over 40 years working with Alfred Music. With more than 400 publications and a 24-year career teaching piano pedagogy at the University of Montana, his pieces span all levels and serve as reliable touchstones for sequenced skill-building.