Welcome to Ms. Aly's Piano Studio!

Here, students of all ages—whether joining online or in person—are invited to discover the magic of making music. Lessons go beyond the notes on the page: students learn to read, play, perform, and understand music theory, while exploring their own creativity through improvisation and composition. At Aly Way Music, we celebrate curiosity, embrace mistakes as musical stepping stones, and find joy in every sound we make. Whether you’re just beginning or rediscovering your love for the piano, every lesson is a new adventure—and every note, a chance to express yourself.

Suggested Materials

Young Beginner Books:

My First Piano Adventure - Lesson Book A

-https://amzn.to/3N5XLw9

My First Piano Adventure - Writing Book A

-https://amzn.to/4oZhNWw

School-Aged Beginner Books:

Faber Piano Adventures - Primer level

-https://amzn.to/4s2edhb

Meridee Winters Chord Quest - Level 1

-https://amzn.to/44vulhc

Adult Beginner Books:

Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method - Book 1

-https://amzn.to/3KGpUJI

Meridee Winters Chord Crash Course - Book 1

-https://amzn.to/3MGr2gV

Scales & Exercises:

Easy Visual Scales

-https://amzn.to/4s8cIhC

All the Minor Scales

-https://pianofs.com/all-the-minor-scales/

A Dozen A Day - Exercises - Preparatory Book

-https://amzn.to/4aFXbPR

A Dozen A Day - Exercises - Book 1

-https://amzn.to/4j0q4Io

Sightreading:

Piano Adventures - Primer Level

-https://amzn.to/45kR7Zh

Piano Adventures - Level 1

-https://amzn.to/3Y6VD9X

-Piano Adventures - Level 2A
https://amzn.to/4pNdy1q

Kids Leveling up:

My First Piano Adventure - Lesson Book B

-https://amzn.to/3Y1kuMh

My First Piano Adventure - Writing Book B

-https://amzn.to/4oWD579

My First Piano Adventure - Lesson Book C

-https://amzn.to/4qfvJwv

My First Piano Adventure - Writing Book C

-https://amzn.to/4iZN6z8

Faber Piano Adventures - Level 1

-https://amzn.to/45dsfm8

Faber Piano Adventures - Level 2A

-https://amzn.to/4aiP9Mv

Faber Piano Adventures - Level 2B

-https://amzn.to/45a7EPB

Meridee Winters Chord Quest - Level 2

-https://amzn.to/490YAxE

Meridee Winters Chord Quest - Level 3

-https://amzn.to/4oZH2Ic

Meridee Winters Chord Quest - Level 4

-https://amzn.to/3N70tBB

Adults Leveling up:

Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method - Book 2

-https://amzn.to/4p28vJk

Meridee Winters Chord Crash Course - Book 2

-https://amzn.to/45gaouR

Meridee Winters Mode Crash Course

-https://amzn.to/4bus6i6

Christmas Music for Beginners:

My First Piano Adventure - Christmas Book A

-https://amzn.to/3MANKHr

My First Piano Adventure - Christmas Book B
-https://amzn.to/3L0Nh0t

My First Piano Adventure - Christmas Book C

-https://amzn.to/3Y4aIcj

Supplemental Music Books for Primer Players:

Faber PreTime Piano: Classics

-https://amzn.to/3QlBbBt

Mummy Rocks The Costume Contest - by Andrea and Trevor Dow

-https://amzn.to/4x1QU9w

Supplemental Music Books for Late Primer Players:

The Rainbow Salad Song Book - by Andrea and Trevor Dow

-https://amzn.to/48KrjrV

Supplemental Music Books for Level 1 Players:

Muttzart and Ratmaninoff in Eine Kleine Feline - by Andrea and Trevor Dow

-https://amzn.to/4uJyF7B

Muttzart and Ratmaninoff, In the Hole of the Backyard King - by Andrea and Trevor Dow

-https://amzn.to/49x0sQ0

Muttzart and Ratmaninoff in Pup and Circumstance - by Andrea and Trevor Dow

-https://amzn.to/4uKtqED

Supplemental Music Books for Intermediate Players:

The Cinderella Solos - by Andrea and Trevor Dow
-https://amzn.to/3YxD4f5

The Victress Sessions (Classical Pop Solos) - by Andrea and Trevor Dow

-https://amzn.to/4tXCg0U

Other materials:

Piano "Super Journal" HW & Practice Tracker

- https://amzn.to/4aQ5hFt

Piano HW Book & Practice Tracker (Purple)

- https://amzn.to/49t3Fzh

Piano HW Book & Practice Tracker (Blue)

- https://amzn.to/4prY8Pe

Small Sticky Pads for Bookmarks and Page Turns (Rainbow)

- https://amzn.to/4pUvXJ2

Music stand

- https://amzn.to/44xBEos

Foot Stools

- https://amzn.to/46cG5pp

- https://amzn.to/4da1eTR

Metronome

- https://amzn.to/4pHIobI

Digital Keyboard

- https://amzn.to/4aKOjbe

DIGITAL METRONOME Recommendations:

Sondery Digital Metronome:

- https://amzn.to/4uQRyVX
Pros:
+ only $22
+ There are 3 options for the sound of the beep.
+ You can turn on a voice that counts the beats out loud
+ lots of happy customer reviews
Cons:
- You have to recharge it now and then (not sure how often, as I don't own this one)
- It's just a metronome; not a tuner (but you shouldn't ever really need a tuner unless you play another instrument)
Demonstration video: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/042b994a77354bf5b6a8a5d07e9b9049

Korg TM-70T Digital Metronome:

- https://amzn.to/4uRr0nD

(This is the updated model of the one I use)
Pros:
+ It runs off two triple A batteries, and if it's anything like the TM-40 that I have, it will run for years before having to change them
+ It's got a tuner feature (but, again, piano players shouldn't really need one of those)
+ I've had my Korg TM-40 for probably almost 20 years and it still works great! If they've continued the same level of quality in their products, I can vouch for their longevity & durability.
Cons:
- It's $40
- There's only one option for the sound of the beep (but it's not super annoying or piercing like other cheaper metronomes)
Demonstration video: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/028b68c9099b4912afc43dd80e4942b2

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