“This book is adorable! Kids will love the cute giraffe that leads you through each new concept or piano piece. I can’t wait to use it with my beginner students!”
—Tara Boykin, piano teacher and author of Cascade Method Piano Theory
 
“My First Piano Lessons teaches an incredible amount of musical material, but in a way that is creative, engaging, and kid-friendly. The visuals introduce and teach each concept so authentically and intuitively. What a cute and adorably engaging piano book!”
—Jodi Marie Fisher, music teacher and author of Colorfully Playing the Piano
 
“Finding a simple, clear, and FUN music book to introduce the basics of piano to my young kids was practically impossible—until now. Emily is naturally gifted at explaining beginner piano, and My First Piano Lessons will make your child want to learn and practice the piano.”
—Jenny Worsham, cofounder of Gather Moms and author of the Gather Moms’ Family Values, Mom Struggles, The Launch, and Legacy of Love guides
 
“The fun facts, familiar songs, and the humor from G-sharp the Giraffe brings joy and a fresh approach to learning the piano. Children and their grown-ups will love diving into this book together!”
—Melanie Lambert Wheat, mom of two aspiring musicians
 
“If your child is new to playing piano, My First Piano Lessons is the place to start. The playful lessons captivate and build confidence in even the youngest of students. Parents can effortlessly guide their children through the lessons, whether they have a background in music or not.”
—Stacy Utley, teacher, musician, and homeschool mom
 
“Ms. Emily makes it easy and fun to learn piano. She makes tricky concepts seem so simple.”
—Joey Utley, nine-year-old author, entrepreneur, and EBN Music student
 
“G-sharp the Giraffe is so cool! He’s the perfect piano guide for beginner piano students. He helps students explore the piano and learn to play fun songs. New notes and concepts are introduced in a fun way that will be a hit with kids!”
—Kelle Collins, owner of Collins Piano Studios, Heath/Rockwall, Texas
 
“Emily has painstakingly developed an outstanding beginning piano curriculum. My First Piano Lessons is delightfully illustrated with clear, concise directions. Kids will find themselves playing at a competent level and ready for the next phase of their musical journey in a short amount of time. The fun-to-play and carefully selected supplemental sheet music in My First Piano Sheet Music will expand their skills even more. I highly recommend both books!”
—Dr. J. Derek Jones, director, Renaissance Instrumental Program, Bethel University, McKenzie, Tennessee