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Piano for Busy Teens, Book B: Piano Book

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Piano for Busy Teens, Book B: Piano Book

Piano for Busy Teens, Book B: Piano Book

14 Pieces with Study Guides to Maximize Limited Practice Time

By Melody Bober, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster

Level: Early Intermediate

Item: 00-35438
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This method is designed for teens who still enjoy music and want to continue their study but have limited practice time. Each book includes solo pieces in varied styles, a Hanon study to develop technical skills and a duet that students can play with a friend. A Study Guide for each piece helps the student practice efficiently. The guide contains four sections: 1-Minute FYI, 5-Minute Warm-Up, 15-Minute Practice Plan and 5-Minute Finishing Touches. Titles: Bird Dog Boogie (Bober) * Burleske (Leopold Mozart) * Distant Bells (Streabbog) * Exercise No. 2, from The Virtuoso Pianist (Hanon) * Got the Monday Blues (Bober) * Joy of Jazz (Bober) * King of Swing (Bober) * Mountain Vista (Bober) * Rondino (Rameau) * Solace (Joplin, arr. Bober) * Sonatina in G Major (First Movement) (Attwood) * Symphony No. 5 (First Movement) (Beethoven, arr. Bober) * The Wild Rider, from Album for the Young (Schumann) * Willow Tree Waltz (Bober).

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Additional Details
Series: Piano for Busy Teens
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 56
ISBN10: 0-7390-7124-6
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-7124-3
UPC: 038081396361
SKU: 00-35438

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About the Author: Melody Bober

Melody Bober

Melody Bober holds degrees in music education from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and in piano performance from Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Her teaching background spans two decades in public schools, university instruction, and private studio work, alongside active roles as a church pianist, accompanist, and music director. She studied with influential mentors including Joel Shapiro and Andrew Froelich for piano, Mary Hoffman for music education, and Tony Caramia for jazz.

Bober is known throughout North America as both a clinician and composer, regularly presenting at piano teacher conferences and workshops. Her compositions prioritize making music engaging and meaningful for students while building genuine musicianship. She lives in Minnesota with her husband Jeff.

Why we love this

The Study Guide structure transforms practice into a manageable routine that honors the reality of teenage schedules. Rather than prescribing endless hours, Bober and her co-authors break each piece into segments (1-minute orientation, 5-minute warm-up, 15-minute core work, 5-minute polish) that fit naturally into a busy week. The repertoire mix of original pieces, jazz standards, and classical arrangements keeps teens genuinely interested in what they're learning.

What to expect

The collection spans moods from the syncopated energy of "Bird Dog Boogie" and "King of Swing" to the reflective calm of "Mountain Vista" and the melancholic blues of "Solace." Each piece offers enough musical substance to feel rewarding without overwhelming a time-limited practice schedule.

Who it's for

High school students who want to continue piano but juggle sports, academics, and other commitments. This book also serves teachers managing students with realistic practice expectations who still want meaningful musical growth and recital-ready repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Start with the 1-Minute FYI before touching the keys. Bober designed this section to prime your brain for the specific challenge ahead, whether it's a rhythmic pattern or fingering consideration.
  • Work through the Warm-Up exercises even when time is tight. These aren't busywork; they isolate the technical elements you'll need in the main piece.
  • Record yourself during the 15-Minute Practice Plan to catch inconsistencies your ear misses in real time.
  • Reserve the Finishing Touches section for performance polishing, not problem-solving. By then the piece should be mechanically solid.

How to use it

Feature individual pieces across multiple recitals throughout the year rather than programming the entire book at once. The mix of styles makes pieces work well in thematic programs (a jazz-focused recital featuring "Joy of Jazz" and "Got the Monday Blues") or in mixed-repertoire concerts. The duet "Rondino" provides a bridge to ensemble experience for solo pianists.

Skills your students will build

  • Efficient practice habits through structured, time-limited segments
  • Style differentiation across jazz, ragtime, classical, and contemporary arrangements
  • Finger independence and hand position stability using the Hanon exercise
  • Sight-reading across varying musical periods and textures
  • Duet collaboration and rhythmic coordination with another player
  • Performance confidence through achievable, motivating repertoire

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