The activities are fun and creative, and the books are fully illustrated. About this series: When music excites our interest and imagination, we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise, progress, confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of styles and moods natural rhythmic flow, singable melodies and lyrics teacher accompaniments improvisation instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDI files realistic pacing which is challenging without being overwhelming clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individual approach uncluttered page layout basic theory and technique covered. There are five stages to the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD), a Piano Solos Book (and accompanying CD), a Piano Practice Games Book, a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music Flash Cards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.