Paperback Books by Kay Lowry
“The Little Red Piano” - a book for young children
Finally, a music exploration book for young kids!
(Note: to see sample pages, scroll down to the "From the Publisher" section at the Amazon link.”
Research shows that music is beneficial for the developing brain. Music helps children with: motor development, social skills, speech, language, memory, confidence, and creativity.
Piano teachers can use this book with young students to give them a foundation for musical studies. Using this tool is a wonderful way to give kids a fun and accessible entry into music.
Special needs students can also benefit from this book. Children like the way the concepts are broken down into steps they can achieve.
Topics covered in this book:
long and short
high and low
up and down
finger numbers
groups of two black keys
Children need to know about these concepts BEFORE going into traditional piano method books.
Be ready for lots of exploration, improvisation, movement, and fine motor development. The Appendix to this book gives loads of ideas for parents and teachers alike! Use these ideas to enhance your lessons, or send the book home as a resource for parents.
Get your copy of this book for preschoolers and young children today!
“Explore Music” - a beginning theory and activity book
This is the updated 2nd edition of "Explore Music." With even more input from students and piano teachers, this edition is even more helpful.
Note: to see sample pages, follow the Amazon link and scroll down to the “From the Publisher” section.
Giving kids the gift of music is a wonderful goal! Teaching children to grasp and value music can be challenging, yet achievable and immensely rewarding!
I provide resources to help parents and teachers have EASY and FUN ways to help kids in their musical journey. Unlocking the joy of music for young minds has never been more delightful! With this engaging workbook, the child will embark on a journey of discovery, making learning an experience they will enjoy.
This book contains captivatingly cute lessons that young kids love! Engaging exercises and activities are included and the pages are beautifully illustrated. Containing clear and concise instructions, “Explore Music” is designed for young learners aged 4-7.
This workbook is not just a learning tool; it's an investment in a child's future. By introducing them to the language of music at an early age, you are equipping them with a lifelong skill that will bring joy and skill. Whether a child aspires to play an instrument or simply wants to appreciate music more deeply, this workbook will be a guide on their musical journey.
*This book uses American terminology for rhythm.
Dino Notes! or Fairy Notes! - an interactive manuscript book for young children
Are you looking for a fun, engaging way to help your child learn music?
Note: follow the Amazon link and scroll down to the “From the Publisher” section to see sample pages!
Young kids ages 4+ will smile as they learn how to draw notes, clefs, and learn music note names! The lovable dino characters are motivating and make learning fun.
Teachers will love this book as an added resource to their classroom or music studio.
Most manuscript books are written for older children and adults. This book sets up younger kids for success! The lines of the staff are ½” apart, allowing for greater ease in drawing. This book helps kids develop their fine motor skills and learn music at the same time! Included in the book are:
QR codes - easy tutorials on drawing clefs and notes
Tutorials for right-handed and left-handed kids
Note name terms for US and UK
A resource section with names of piano keys, treble and bass clef notes, and even names of ukulele strings!
Workbook pages for kids to practice the facts in the resource section
25 pages of dino or fairy staff paper for kids to create their own notes!
Enjoy the easy process as kids learn to draw notes and clefs!
“Ben and the Blue Piano” - a musical
exploration book for young learners
Ben and the Blue Piano is a heartwarming children's book for ages 4-7 about a boy who hears music in his head and dreams of composing the perfect song. As he prepares for a summer celebration themed "The Big Glow Celebration" Ben explores essential musical concepts through play, movement, and creativity.
Topics covered in this book include:
🎵 Improvisation for beginners
🎵 Groups of 2 and 3 black keys
🎵 Fast and slow
🎵 Loud and soft
🎵 Piano finger numbers
🎵 The quarter rest
Children need to explore these concepts before diving into traditional piano method books. Ben and the Blue Piano helps young learners build fine motor skills, confidence, and a love for music—before ever reading a note! Check it out on Amazon today!
Tonal & Sonica- Heroes of the Phrase
Music has never been this heroic!
Join Tonal and Sonica, two fearless superheroes, as they patrol the city, searching for ways to transform lifeless melodies into expressive, captivating music! Armed with magical jewels and bracelets, they hurl their powers at the most important notes in each phrase-bringing music to life! But danger lurks in every measure... Villains threaten to flatten their mission, and only by teaming up with the mysterious Krypto-Crescendo can they uncover the most powerful note of all!
Through this exciting, action-packed story, young musicians will learn how to identify musical phrases and shape them expressively-without even realizing they're learning!
Written by a piano teacher with over 40 years of experience, Tonal and Sonica: Heroes of the Phrase has been used in music studios and classrooms to turn dull, robotic playing into bold, dynamic performances!
Perfect for young musicians, music teachers, and parents who want to make learning FUN, memorable, and magical!