Teenagers and adults make rewarding, yet challenging, beginning students. The Bastiens' Older Beginner Piano Course was written specifically for the requirements and desires of students with many demands on their time. The comprehensive method assumes no prior knowledge of music, and incorporates theory and technique exercises into a fun-filled course of study. Clear, precise graphics illustrate new concepts and large notes make reading easier. It's plain to see why The Older Beginner Piano Course is the method of choice for many recreational piano students and beginning piano classes at numerous colleges! The harmonic approach used in The Older Beginner Piano Course is ideal for results-oriented students who want the feel of “making real music” from the start. Peppered with pleasing piano arrangements of popular folk and classical melodies, the course also includes attractive and accessible pop and blues pieces to add spice with modern flair.