David Carr Glover Method for Piano: Lessons, Level 2: Piano

Glover's Level 2 continues what makes his method distinctive: it doesn't just drill mechanics in isolation. The mix of folk songs, contemporary pieces, and original compositions keeps students engaged while the interval recognition and ear training work do the heavy lifting behind the scenes. You get a book that actually feels like music, not a workbook.

A bridge between the foundational skills of early piano study and real musicianship. The book builds steadily, introducing new concepts without abandoning the satisfying feeling of playing recognizable, worthwhile pieces. Each lesson feels like genuine progress rather than repetition.

Students completing Level 1 who are ready to expand their technical vocabulary and begin thinking about music as something more than note names. Teachers seeking a structured, musically intelligent progression that doesn't sacrifice enjoyment for pedagogy.

• Assign the folk songs first to build confidence; students recognize melodies they can already hear in their heads, which accelerates the transfer from page to fingers.
• Use the original compositions as performance pieces for studio recitals. They're written at exactly the right scale for early public performance and build pride in accomplishment.
• Integrate ear training exercises into warm-up routine rather than treating them as separate homework. Five minutes at the start of each lesson pays dividends in interval recognition faster than isolated drills.
• Layer interval study with the sight reading work. When a student encounters a skip in a new piece, reference back to the interval recognition pages they've already completed.

Pair this with your studio's recital schedule so students complete one level per year and have performance-ready repertoire built in. The 60 pages allow flexible pacing that works within a traditional academic year, with room for supplementary materials or lighter weeks without losing momentum.

• Interval recognition and melodic reading
• Sight reading fluency at a moderate pace
• Ear training and pitch discrimination
• Sequential finger technique and hand position
• Understanding of musical phrasing and expression
• Confidence with folk melodies and contemporary compositional styles