Yamaha Band Method

Teachers rely on Sandy Feldstein's Yamaha Band Student books across all instruments as their primary beginning method texts. John Kinyon's Yamaha Band Ensembles, Book 1 (available for clarinet/bass clarinet and trumpet/baritone combinations) gives you flexible instrumentation options that work with mixed ability groups. Frank Erickson's Yamaha Performance Folio and Steve Bach's pop-style solos round out the method with performance repertoire that keeps students engaged beyond the basics.

Sandy Feldstein co-authored the Yamaha Band Student series across multiple instruments and serves as the primary voice for beginning band instruction in this method. His work has shaped how countless teachers introduce students to their first instruments.

John Kinyon brings decades of classroom experience to the ensemble materials. A former instrumental director and music department head in school districts, combined with his teaching posts at the University of Miami and his work with Warner Brothers Music, Kinyon understands both the realities of the band room and the need for flexible, playable arrangements that serve mixed ensembles.