- A piano (or keyboard*) they can practice on regularly
- A three-ring binder filled with loose leaf lined paper
- A complete set of piano books. I use different sets of books depending on the student, the age, and other circumstances, and will let you know which ones to buy.
*If you have a keyboard rather than a piano, the keyboard should have the an attachment for a pedal as well as dynamic-touch keys (if you touch the note gently, it should play softly and if you push it hard, it should sound loud). I can't stress enough how important these two elements are in learning to play the piano. It is still possible to teach students who have a keyboard without these things, but they are at a distinct disadvantage.
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