Casio Casiotone 61-Key Portable Keyboard (Red) with Adjustable Keyboard Stand Bundle

Focus on Piano - A Concise Approach to Learning & Playing (with CD)

This approach to playing the piano is intuitive and concise.  Here you have everything you need to start playing like a pro!  This book makes learning to play the piano approachable and fun for anyone. It contains everything from lessons and theory to technique and solos. It splits learning down into simple chunks of information that make learning practical and natural. Whether you are a novice, or simply want to brush up on your basics, this book has something for you. 

About the Arranger

Jonathon Robbins grew up in a traditional family where he was the youngest of three children. Music was always present in the home since all three children played multiple instruments. Jonathon began studying the piano at age seven and studied privately with a focus in classical literature. At age of twelve, he supplemented his piano studies by learning to play the trumpet. Although piano was still his main instrument, at seventeen years old, he traveled to Europe to tour and play the trumpet with a nationally recognized ensemble. When it came time for college, family values led him away from the study of music, but after a year of college, Jonathon realized that his interests did not lie elsewhere. Jonathon chose a path that led him to Florida where he continued studying piano and began teaching students of all ages. While in Florida, he played and toured with a local stage band led by Fred Dean, a veteran of the “Big Band” era. After three years, Jonathon auditioned at several world-class institutions and chose the New England Conservatory, in Boston, where his studies included Piano Performance, Music Theory, Piano Pedagogy, and Music History. Jonathon spent many years teaching and performing in Boston while attending school. Later, armed with a world-class music education, he attended the Berklee College of Music to study writing, arranging, and film scoring. Soon after, Jonathon co-produced many music videos and live concerts, and served as the Music Director for the popular local television show, “Night Time with Tom Sage.”

On Stage KSP100 Keyboard Piano Style Sustain Pedal (Black)

The On Stage KSP100 Keyboard Piano Style Sustain Pedal is perfect when you need a sturdy and responsive control over sustain. This high-quality pedal features a polarity switch making it compatible with virtually any keyboard. The heavy-duty spring allows for a better control and durability. The On Stage KSP100 Sustain Pedal is compatible with any electronic keyboard with a 1/4-inch sustain jack, including Yamaha, Casio, Korg Roland, and more. The pedal also features a removable scratch-resistant protective cover, which also doubles as a non-slip grip.