[ruthboud]

I usually teach beginners from the age of 5 to 8 and use the John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course. I have recently had an enquiry about starting a 12 year old beginner. I think that the John Thompson books would be too childish for him. Can anyone suggest something more suitable?

Thanks,
Ruth
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[Gill the Piano]

The Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood books are excellent - First Piano Lessons? Can't remember, but the first book has a huge black & white picture of a piano keyboard taking up most of the cover. That said, it's over 20 years since I worked in a music shop, but I have seen it on(and moved it off the top of) millions of pianos as I beetle about tuning so it must still be available. It's thorough but moves fast enough to keep a 12 year old busy!

[rach_sheff]

I reqularly use John Thompson with under 10s but once they get to around grade 2 or about 10 / 11 + I have been switching to PianoTime. They have just bought out a new version. The red, book 2 is great from grade 1 - 2 and the yellow, book 3 grade 2 +. The blue book 1 is good for older, secondary school beginners.

I have also tried, but not liked, Chester's Easiest Piano Method and the Fanny Waterman Adult Couse. Piano Time is by far the best form these.