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Your Trusted Piano Education Partner in Ann Arbor, MI
Faber Piano Adventures was founded by Randall and Nancy Faber, a husband-and-wife team with extensive backgrounds in music performance, composition, and pedagogy. Our mission is to develop musical minds and hearts through an innovative, research-backed approach to piano education. We have authored over 300 books, including the globally recognized Piano Adventures method, which caters to learners of all ages from young beginners to adults. Our curriculum integrates music theory, technique, and artistic expression, emphasizing the ACE philosophy: Analyze, Create, and Express.We provide comprehensive resources for teachers, parents, and students, including teacher training, online learning tools, and supplementary materials designed to enhance musical understanding and engagement. With decades of combined experience, we remain committed to advancing piano education through creative, individualized learning systems.
Services
Piano Education Curriculum
Teacher Training Programs
Online Learning Resources
Music Theory Instruction
Creative Improvisation Training
Highlights and features
- We offer over 300 research-backed piano education publications for all skill levels
- Our ACE philosophy integrates analysis, creativity, and expressive artistry in learning
- We provide comprehensive teacher training and digital resources through the Teacher Atlas
- Our curriculum caters to individualized learning across five distinct age-appropriate methods
- We combine 40+ years of pedagogical innovation with practical teaching experience
What people say
Highly respected method
Motivated students worldwide
Excellent adult learning resources
Creative teaching approach
Effective for all age groups
Services
Piano Education Curriculum
Our Piano Adventures curriculum offers a comprehensive approach to piano education with age-specific methods for young beginners through adults. The program develops technical proficiency, music theory understanding, and artistic expression through carefully sequenced materials. Each level includes performance pieces, technique exercises, and creative activities that build musical literacy and confidence.
Teacher Training Programs
We provide professional development resources including Teacher Atlas subscriptions, instructional videos, and pedagogy workshops. These materials help educators implement our ACE teaching philosophy effectively, with practical strategies for lesson planning, student assessment, and creative improvisation techniques that enhance musical understanding and engagement.
Online Learning Resources
Our digital platform offers video lessons, interactive accompaniments, and creative improvisation resources for both teachers and students. The Teacher Atlas provides comprehensive support materials while the Player App delivers play-along accompaniments that make practice sessions more engaging and musically rewarding for learners at all levels.
Creative Improvisation Training
Creative Improv Videos and supplementary materials teach students to move beyond reading notes to creating their own musical expressions. These resources develop pattern recognition, harmonic understanding, and artistic confidence through structured improvisation exercises that complement our core curriculum materials.
Adult Piano Courses
Our Adult Piano Adventures series provides a comprehensive learning system for independent learners with age-appropriate materials covering technique, theory, and repertoire. The course includes online videos and progressive lesson books that help adults develop reading skills, technical facility, and musical artistry at their own pace.
People
Randall Faber
Co-Founder & Piano Pedagogy Clinician
Pianist, composer, and educator with over 40 years of experience developing innovative piano teaching methods. Holds a Ph.D. in music and has authored 300+ educational publications. Recognized for contributions to music motivation theory and pedagogical innovation.
Nancy Faber
Co-Founder & Educational Specialist
Music educator and author with expertise in child development and curriculum design. Collaborated with Randall Faber to create the ACE teaching philosophy. Recipient of the MTNA Frances Clark Piano Pedagogy Award for contributions to piano education.
Questions
What age groups do Faber Piano Adventures materials cater to?
Our curriculum includes five age-specific methods: My First Piano Adventure (ages 5-6), Piano Adventures (ages 6+), Accelerated Piano Adventures (ages 12-17), Adult Piano Adventures (ages 18-98), and PreTime to BigTime (developing artists).
What makes the Faber teaching approach unique?
Our ACE philosophy integrates Analysis, Creativity, and Expression through a holistic approach that combines technical training, music theory, and artistic interpretation. This method develops both musical understanding and performance skills simultaneously.
Do you offer digital learning tools?
Yes, we provide the Teacher Atlas digital resource with instructional videos, Creative Improv Videos, and the Piano Adventures Player App with interactive accompaniments for enhanced practice sessions.
How can teachers access professional development resources?
Teachers can subscribe to the Teacher Atlas, which offers comprehensive support materials including lesson planning tools, instructional videos, and pedagogy articles to enhance classroom effectiveness.
Are there supplementary materials available?
We offer extensive supplementary resources including theory books, performance collections, sightreading materials, and genre-specific books like Christmas, Popular, and Disney editions across all learning levels.
What support exists for adult learners?
Adult Piano Adventures provides a complete self-study system with books, online videos, and the Player App. The method accommodates independent learners with clear explanations and progressive skill development for ages 18-98.
Reviews (1)
Eva Moore
Nov 13, 2015
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Beautiful place to have a music recital. I thought the atmosphere really gave that something special to my daughters violin recital.