Piano New Releases

Teachers rely on Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1 and Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Books 1A and 1B by Willard A. Palmer for foundational instruction. Music for Little Mozarts: Music Lesson Book 1 by Christine H. Barden remains a popular choice for early childhood piano study.

Carsten Gerlitz contributed holiday collections including Christmas Classics and Weihnachtslieder für Klavier. Dan Coates released Jukebox Hits for Teens (International Edition), while classical works by Charles Tomlinson Griffes, Agathe Backer Grøndahl, and Edvard Grieg appeared as new editions.

Dennis Alexander has published over 400 compositions and recordings with Alfred Music since 1986, earning international recognition for his educational piano works across all student levels. He taught piano pedagogy at the University of Montana for 24 years before moving to private teaching in California.

Martha Mier joined Alfred in 1989 and has become one of today's most widely adopted composers of educational piano music. Her Jazz, Rags & Blues series and Romantic Impressions series are favorites in studios worldwide.

Melody Bober composes motivational pieces designed to deepen students' musical understanding. She holds degrees in music education and piano performance, and credits her success to mentors including Joel Shapiro and Andrew Froelich.