Original pieces written by a piano teacher of over 20 years, aligned to the AMEB syllabus from Preliminary through Grade 6 — built to keep students playing (and loving it) between exams.
If you're a piano teacher hunting for something to fill the gap between graded exams, or a parent watching your kid's motivation fade into scales and drills — this is the resource you've been improvising without. Blues, ragtime, jigs, bossa novas, and duets your students will actually want to play again.
Tracy graduated from the Conservatorium High School in piano, clarinet and composition, and has taught in the public school system for over 20 years — creating her own programs, now used in the Jellybeans in Schools Music Program. She leads the 150-member community orchestra Symphonia Jubilate, and over the years has written piece after piece for her own students to play between exams. This series is all of them, together at last — illustrated by her friend and collaborator Jonathan Dean.
Blues and ragtime, jigs, bossa novas and more — several with piano duets built in, so playing doesn't have to be a solo activity.
Note-naming adventure stories starring Abe the Budgie — a running character that turns theory drills into a story kids want to finish.
Musical crosswords, technique exercises, and creative activities that build confidence beyond the printed notes.
Mapped to the technical and stylistic outcomes of the AMEB syllabus, Preliminary through Grade 6.
A YouTube link under every grade's pieces, so students can hear exactly how each one should sound.
Built-in glossary and short lessons woven through the book — a full teaching resource, not just a songbook.
"These pieces closely align with the technical and stylistic learning outcomes from the AMEB Piano syllabi... a welcome resource which can be used to further develop technical skills, as well as sight reading fluency, and of course build repertoire."
— Cathy KerrA digital download (PDF) of the full book, delivered straight to your inbox — ready to print or use on a tablet.
Pick any 3 books — mix grades however you like — for $75 total instead of $90.
No — these are original pieces written to be played alongside your exam preparation, aligned to AMEB Preliminary–Grade 6 outcomes, but designed for the fun of playing between exams.
Yes — each grade links to Tracy's YouTube videos of the pieces being played.
