Notespeller 2A reinforces note-reading concepts presented in Lesson Book 2A through written exercises. Note and interval identification exercises are presented to provide systematic reinforcement to help the student read and write notes on the staff. QR codes are included and link directly to Premier Online Assistant videos that further support and increase understanding of the concepts.
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Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk teaches class piano, piano pedagogy, and applied piano at California State University, Northridge. She earned her piano performance degree from Ohio University, completed graduate study in performance and pedagogy at Northwestern University, and received an Ed.D. in piano pedagogy from Teachers College, Columbia University. Before joining the CSUN faculty, she directed the piano preparatory program at Eastern Illinois University and has taught at Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Oklahoma.
Kowalchyk is a respected clinician and presenter at major conferences including the Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, and the World Piano Pedagogy Conference. Working alongside her husband, Dr. E. L. Lancaster, she has authored over 300 educational piano publications, including the widely adopted Premier Piano Course and Music for Little Mozarts series. Her fifteen years operating an independent piano studio in Oklahoma, combined with her university teaching experience, inform every pedagogical decision in her materials.
Why we love this
Notespeller 2A moves beyond passive recognition to active reinforcement. The systematic approach ensures students develop genuine fluency rather than guessing, and the integrated QR codes connecting to Premier Online Assistant videos mean you have built-in support for students who need a second explanation or parents working through material independently.
What to expect
Methodical and purposeful. Each page builds confidence through repetition and clear progression, never overwhelming with too many new concepts at once. The inclusion of video support transforms a standard workbook into an interactive learning experience where students can check their understanding immediately.
Who it's for
This workbook serves students actively working through Premier Piano Course Lesson Book 2A who need additional reinforcement in note reading and interval identification. It works equally well for homeschool piano students, group class participants, or private lesson students who benefit from supplemental written work.
How to get the most out of it
Have students complete the notespeller exercises in small chunks rather than all at once; three to five minutes daily builds retention better than cramming sessions.
Pair the written work with sight-reading from the Lesson Book 2A to create an immediate connection between identifying notes on paper and finding them on the keyboard.
Reference specific exercises when you notice recurring errors during lessons; nothing teaches like knowing exactly which interval or staff position confused them.
Encourage students to use the QR code videos as a resource before asking for help, building independence and giving you concrete data about where understanding breaks down.
How to use it
Assign pages alongside corresponding lessons in the 2A book rather than as busywork at the end of lessons. For homeschool families, this creates a complete self-contained curriculum when paired with the lesson book; for studio teachers, it extends learning between appointments without adding significant grading burden.
Skills your students will build
Note identification on the treble and bass staves
Interval recognition and naming
Ledger line reading
Reinforcement of staff position fluency through varied exercise formats
Written music notation skills
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