Violin Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education. Comprising pupil's tutor book, teacher's accompaniment book, and online audio, Violin Basics provides everything you need to get playing. This Pupil's Book starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to Grade 1 level. The step-by-step technical progression is supported by fun exercises and warm-ups, a wide range of imaginative repertoire, music theory, and general musicianship activities. Audio of all the accompaniments are available online.

Women on the Edge in Early Modern Europe examines the lives of women whose gender impeded the exercise of their personal, political, and religious agency, with an emphasis on the conflict that occurred when they crossed the edges society placed on their gender. Many of the women featured in this collection have only been afforded cursory scholarly focus, or the focus has been isolated to a specific, (in)famous event. This collection redresses this imbalance by providing comprehensive discussions of the women's lives, placing the matter that makes them known to history within the context of their entire life. Focusing on women from different backgrounds -- such as Marie Meurdrac, the French chemist; Anna Trapnel, the Fifth Monarchist and prophetess; and Cecilia of Sweden, princess, margravine, countess, and regent -- this collection brings together a wide range of scholars from a variety of disciplines to bring attention to these previously overlooked women.

Cello Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education. Comprising the student's lesson book, free downloadable accompaniment parts, and online audio, Cello Basics provides everything you need to get playing: step-by-step technical progression supported by fun exercises and warm-ups, a wide range of imaginative repertoire, helpful fact files and rhythm boxes, music theory and general musicianship activities, online audio of the piano accompaniments, and downloadable accompaniments (piano and cello duet parts)

Double Bass Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education, Paul Harris and Jessica O'Leary. Comprising pupil's tutor book, free downloadable accompaniment parts and online audio, Double Bass Basics provides everything you need to get playing. The method presents a step-by-step technical progression supported by fun exercises and warm-ups with a wide range of imaginative repertoire. Helpful fact files, rhythm boxes, music theory and musicianship activities provide a holistic approach for beginners.

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.

80 Graded Studies for Violin Book 2 is a must-have resource for teachers and students. Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids for development. 80 Graded Studies for Violin brings together, in two books, a broad selection of repertoire in a variety of styles, including well-established technical studies, folk, jazz and contemporary works plus some original compositions. The studies in Book 2 are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression from Grades 6-8.

80 Graded Studies for Violin Book 1 is a must-have resource for teachers and students. Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids for development. This study book brings together a broad selection of repertoire including works by famous pedagogues such as Wohlfahrt, Schradieck and Kayser, as well as folksongs, lesser known gems, contemporary studies and some original compositions. The studies in Book 1 are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression from Grades 1-5. Each grade features solo studies focussing on specific areas of technique, plus one accompanied piece per grade available to download, to help with intonation and for use as a performance resource.

Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. The Best of Grade 5 Violin brings together best-loved grade 5 pieces, including Pleyel's Sonatina in B flat, Faure's Sicilienne and Wedgwood's Survivor. See Jessica talk about a piece from the Grade 5 book here. Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites, all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O'Leary. Online audio of performance and accompaniment tracks is available to download, as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and past Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses. Jessica O'Leary has a successful career as a teacher, professional violinist, ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and has performed with Madonna, Led Zeppelin, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul's Girls' School, Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London.

Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. The Best of Grade 4 Violin brings together best-loved pieces from current and past syllabuses, including Hindu Song (Rimsky-Korsakov), Sometime Maybe (Wedgwood) and Fly me to the Moon (Howard). Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites, all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O'Leary. Online audio of performance and accompaniment tracks are available, as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and past Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses. Jessica O'Leary has a successful career as a teacher, professional violinist, ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and has performed with Madonna, Led Zeppelin, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul's Girls' School, Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London.

Flexi Violin 1 is a refreshingly diverse collection for violin with both piano and violin duet accompaniments from leading educational authors Paul Harris and Jessica O'Leary. Suitable for Initial to Grade 2 (Elementary) level players, it features a wide range of composers and the pieces have both piano and violin duet accompaniments.

Flexi Violin 2 is a refreshingly diverse collection for violin with both piano and violin duet accompaniments from leading educational authors Paul Harris and Jessica O'Leary. Suitable for Grade 3 to 5 (Intermediate) level players, it features a wide range of composers and the pieces have both piano and violin duet accompaniments.