The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world. For more than 130 years, The Royal Conservatory has been helping music teachers and students by providing some of the best educational material for musicians.
The Level 1 books may be used as a starting point for those with little or no musical background, though it is most effective after having completed the Prep A and Prep B books. The books in this series give you exercises, songs, and lots of information about how to play piano, in a way that is easy to grasp at an early stage. The books are best used with the guidance of a well educated instructor who can ensure that you understand what is going on each step of the way, helping you overcome challenges, and ensuring that you progress through the material in an efficient way.
The RCM also hosts tests with practical exams available for all levels, and theory as well as a variety of other exams offered for Level 5 and up. But whether you are interested in going through the exam process or not, these books are an invaluable tool for your well rounded music learning experience.
If you want to start from the very beginning, be sure to get the Prep A Repertoire and 4 Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests books along with the shared Preparatory level Celebrate Theory and Technical requirements books here and here.
