This method was created specifically for school cello lessons as well as individual instruction.

Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan? The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. New edition, devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012.

Viola Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education. Includes a pupil's tutor book with online audio and downloadable teacher's accompaniments, Viola Basics, providing everything you need to get playing. This book starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to Grade 1. Step-by-step technical progression is supported by fun exercises and warm-ups, alongside a wide range of imaginative repertoire, helpful fact files and rhythm boxes. Music theory and general musicianship activities help students to become well-rounded musicians.