The Best Beginner Piano Book: Learn to Read Music the Right Way
Are you searching for the best beginner piano book that truly teaches you how to read music? Many methods rely on shortcuts like stickers, rote memorization, or “copy what you see” approaches—but Piano Revolution is different.
Why Most Beginner Piano Books Fall Short
Most piano books fall into three main categories:
- Gimmicks and Shortcuts – These rely on stickers, number systems, or simplified notation, which don’t help in the long run.
- See-and-Copy Methods – You learn to play songs by imitating, but you never develop real note-reading skills.
- Traditional Methods (But Slow Progress) – Some books introduce reading music but require years of practice before you can truly read fluently.
If you want to actually read music—just like reading words in a book—Piano Revolution is the answer.
What Makes Piano Revolution Different?
Unlike other methods, Piano Revolution teaches you a Thinking Process that makes reading music feel natural. Instead of relying on memorization or imitation, you’ll:
✅ Learn how to recognize notes instantly
✅ Develop true sight-reading skills from day one
✅ Progress efficiently without long, frustrating practice sessions
This approach works for homeschool students, busy parents, music teachers, college students, and anyone who wants to self-teach piano the right way.
Watch HERE to see how Piano Revolution is different!
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About the Author, Composer,
Illustrator, Educator, and
Eternal Optimist
Leslie Young is the author/composer/illustrator of the PIANO Revolution method books (originally titled as the Revolutionary Piano Method). She co-founded a
K-12th grade charter school in Texas and has been a piano teacher for over 40 years. She has had experience teaching a variety of students tackling piano for the first time or as returning students.
Young believes that “learning to play the piano is more about diligence
and perseverance” – but would add that just as critical to success is
the method that is used, the pattern of critical thinking, and the instructional principles that promote immediate success.
She states: “In teaching piano to students of varying ages, what also varies is a commitment of time and the amount of dedication. Children of certain ages may do very well with a parent as teacher; others may need someone who is not family to instruct them. Some older children and adults prefer to make progress on their own, and this method is designed to act as a meticulous guide through new material. Some adults and teens insist on professional teachers, which also encourages continuity. Because these books are self-explanatory, a new or experienced professional teacher will have no trouble using the PIANO Revolution method with students. It’s an easy and effective way to learn piano.”
