Customer Review: I've never taken a formal music lesson in my life when I was seized suddenly with a wish to play the piano as an adult. I've always managed to teach myself a lot in life, and have a pretty good track record (taught myself furniture building, sewing, calligraphy, home electrical repairs, and a bunch... more info
Customer Review: I have used JT books for a long time and I really like this method of instruction. It proceeds slowly and steadily and gives an opportunity to understand concepts. The books have a very nice way of instructing you on how to play - words are simple, diagrams are used when necessary, small examples... more info
Customer Review: While this is a long-standing instructional series, something of which the novice should be aware: When you purchase this book, you should also be aware that you will have to purchase several other books/instructional materials to correlate with this book. For example, I have covered the first 7... more info
Customer Review: When I was six, I wanted to play the piano just like my mom. I tried to take lessons but hated the weekly "recital" and slow slow pace of my teacher so my mother, being the saint she is, bought me John Thompson's Modern Course. I learned not only to play with confidence, but 23 years later I... more info
Customer Review: I am a piano teacher and very much like using these books for my students. Don't let the book name fool you, though. The first book is easy but they do get harder and I only have 3 students out of 17 that are up to the 4th book's level. I think by "Easiest Piano Course" they must mean 'easy way to... more info
Customer Review: I really loved this piano book. I had an old one from the 50's and the pages were crumbling so I really need a new one. What I really liked was that it came with a CD of the music so now I can play the CD to see how it is supposed to sound when I play it. Love it.John Thompson's Modern Course for... more info
Customer Review: This is a great way to learn piano. I have taught this method for many years and it has never failed any of my students. This books offers fun songs yet is packed with important information from the start.