Michael Aaron Piano Course: Performance, Grade 2: Piano

These Performance books anchor Aaron's proven pedagogical sequence without forcing students into unfamiliar teaching frameworks. The pieces align seamlessly with the Lesson books, so your Grade 2 students encounter repertoire that reinforces exactly what they've been studying, making every piece feel like a natural next step rather than an interruption.

Approachable and musically satisfying. These pieces build confidence because students recognize the fingerwork and concepts they've studied, but arranged into complete musical thoughts that reward careful practice and thoughtful interpretation.

Grade 2 piano students following the Michael Aaron Method who need repertoire that extends their lesson work without introducing alien concepts or styles. Teachers who value continuity between technique books and performance pieces will find this collection essential.

• Reference the corresponding Lesson book concepts when preparing each piece. The musical vocabulary your student already knows is woven throughout these pieces intentionally.
• Use the 24-page format to space out repertoire assignments across your semester. This prevents overwhelming your student while maintaining consistent performance preparation.
• Encourage your student to identify which technical elements from their lessons appear in each piece before diving into learning it.

Distribute these pieces throughout your spring and fall recitals as your Grade 2 students' solo repertoire. The collection's length allows you to rotate selections year to year while maintaining consistency in your curriculum.

• Applying fundamental technique to complete musical contexts
• Recognizing Aaron Method concepts in varied piece structures
• Building confidence through repertoire that matches reading level exactly
• Connecting lesson exercises to performance pieces