Jane Smisor Bastien è un'autrice di opere musicali e metodi educativi per tutte le fasce d'età. Per molti anni ha diretto il Dipartimento Preparatorio presso la Tulane University di New Orleans, dove ha iniziato a scrivere per i suoi studenti. Il suo lavoro si concentra sull'insegnamento della musica dalla scuola materna agli studenti delle scuole superiori, riflettendo la sua vasta esperienza come educatrice. È anche attiva nelle organizzazioni di insegnanti di musica a San Diego.
To teach piano basics, the Bastiens have created a new, rich course designed specifically for adult beginners. Lessons, theory, technic, and sight reading are combined in one easy-to-use book. The series is gradually paced to ensure student confidence and success.
To teach piano basics, the Bastiens have created a new, rich course designed specifically for adult beginners. Lessons, theory, technic, and sight reading are combined in one easy-to-use book. The series is gradually paced to ensure student confidence and success. The variety of music, custom selected for adults, includes famous classic themes, folk songs, spirituals, ragtime, blues, boogie, jazz, and Bastien originals that teach the basics in a straightforward, yet innovative manner.
Performance is the Bastien Piano Basics solo collection series. The enjoyable variety of original tunes, folk songs, and pop styles will spice up piano study, and the delightfully colorful artwork will give students a lift! Each of these solos is designed for study as well as performance for family, friends, or recital audiences. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano, Theory, and Technic. Extremely appealing to today's students, and convenient for busy teachers! The Primer Level contains 25 solos that use concepts presented in Piano. Ideal for study of first recital; several include duet accompaniments.