Supersonics Piano
Original, creative and fun piano books by Daniel McFarlane.
As a piano teacher, your ultimate goal is to inspire your students to fall in love with music and enjoy playing the piano as much as you do. But every student is unique, and you need a flexible approach that appeals to their individuality. That’s where Supersonics Piano comes in.
Whether you’re a seasoned teacher looking to shake things up or a new instructor building confidence, our creative activities and resources will help your students develop a regular practice routine while taking pride in their progress. And the best part? We believe that learning should be fun!
Our carefully curated collection of music books will teach your students to read music, develop their technique, rhythm, pitch, and theory, play intuitively, create music, and become beautiful performers. With Supersonics Piano, your students will learn all of this while having a blast.
Solutions for every student
SUPERSONICS PIANO METHOD
As a seasoned piano teacher with over two decades of experience, I understand the importance of a structured and gradual approach for young students who are just starting to learn music. The Supersonics Piano Method offers precisely that, ensuring a smooth and steady introduction to reading music, understanding rhythm and technique. This method is perfect for younger beginners, as it helps build their confidence by allowing them to learn new skills at a comfortable pace without feeling overwhelmed. This creates a positive learning environment, which encourages regular practice and minimizes the fear of failure. Take a closer look and discover the difference for yourself! Go exploring…
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
This adaptable series is custom-crafted for students who are aiming to attain a more profound comprehension of music’s inner mechanics, all while enjoying music that resonates with their personal preferences. Our approach is rooted in the concept of “flipped learning,” where we present concise, engaging exercises to instil the fundamental skills required at each level. Meanwhile, students have the liberty to embark on personally curated Repertoire Projects, delving deep into the exploration of every new skill. Go exploring…
QUICK START
For more mature piano students, traditional beginner books can feel tedious and slow. That’s why I created the Quick Start series – to provide an engaging and efficient way for older students to learn new techniques and concepts. This series allows them to progress at a quicker pace, while still mastering the fundamentals. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to a more enjoyable and rewarding learning experience. Explore the Quick Start series today. Go exploring…
POP SCHOOL
Introducing the Pop School series, a collection of piano books specially designed for beginners aged six and above who want to learn pop chords. These books are the ideal supplement to other piano methods that don’t offer pop chord instruction. However, if you’re already using our main method books, there’s no need to purchase these as the pop pieces have already been included. Ready to explore? Go exploring…
PRIMER SERIES
Looking for a primer series that combines fun, engaging content with sound pedagogy? Look no further than Daniel McFarlane’s Primer series! Drawing on elements of Kodály and Dalcroze, Daniel has Daniel has crafted a four-book series that provide a strong foundation in technique and musicality for young pianists. With bright and entertaining content, your students will be eager to learn and develop their skills from the very beginning. Start your students off on the right foot with Daniel McFarlane’s Primer series. Go exploring…
JUNIOR SERIES
Introduce your younger students to the joy of playing the piano with Daniel McFarlane’s Junior series. Based on the highly acclaimed Supersonics Piano Method Level 1 book, this series is divided into three colorful books that cater to the needs of younger learners. Whether your students are just starting out or moving on from the Primer levels, the Junior series provides an engaging and enjoyable musical experience. Go exploring…
SUPERSONICS EXPLORERS
Exclusive to Supersonics Pro members, these books offer an array of music options to print instantly or purchase as professionally printed hardcopies. Discover a wide range of pieces suitable for all levels and musical preferences.
Not a Pro member? No worries! Each book provides full samples, allowing you to preview the content and listen to the music before making a decision. If you’re not ready to join Pro membership, you can still purchase individual pieces for immediate digital delivery. Just click on a book to explore samples and make individual purchases. Go exploring…
COLLECTIONS
Discover a captivating range of piano music composed by Daniel McFarlane that will truly inspire and engage your students. These pieces span various styles and genres, ensuring there’s something to excite every student. These music books are a perfect complement to any teaching method, offering a delightful experience for Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced players. Go exploring…
CHRISTMAS
Exclusive to Supersonics Pro members, these books offer an array of Christmas music options to print instantly or purchase as professionally printed hardcopies. Discover a wide range of pieces suitable for all levels and musical preferences. Not a Pro member? No worries! Each book provides full samples, allowing you to preview the content and listen to the music before making a decision. If you’re not ready to join Pro membership, you can still purchase individual pieces for immediate digital delivery. Just click on a book to explore samples and make individual purchases. Go exploring…
HALLOWEEN
Exclusive to Supersonics Pro members, these books offer an array of Halloween music options to print instantly or purchase as professionally printed hardcopies. Discover a wide range of pieces suitable for all levels and musical preferences. Not a Pro member? No worries! Each book provides full samples, allowing you to preview the content and listen to the music before making a decision. If you’re not ready to join Pro membership, you can still purchase individual pieces for immediate digital delivery. Just click on a book to explore samples and make individual purchases. Go exploring…
RARE REPERTOIRE
Exclusive to Supersonics Pro members, these books features “rare” repertoire that I find useful in my teaching. It’s rare in the sense that it’s difficult to not only find these pieces, but also to find editions that feature clean, engaging typesetting with contemporary editing. As of January, 2024, this section features 151 solos, multikey solos and studies! Go exploring…
SONNY CHUA
Sonny Chua’s music is characterised by its playfulness with styles and musical techniques. His music strives for the beauty of simplicity and brevity, and speaks in an accessible and lively language. As many of his piano pieces were written as educational works for his students, there is a particular emphasis in developing performance techniques in these works. Go exploring…
SANDRA LABSCH
The twelve pieces in this collection represent what I feel to be Sandra Labsch’s greatest solos. Sandra can best be described as a bridge builder between classical and popular piano music. She finds both styles of music fascinating and recognises great potential for modern piano teaching in incorporating elements of pop music. As a teacher and composer, her ultimate goal is to seamlessly blend these two musical styles and to engage students in creative and innovative ways. Sandra’s aspiration is also for her compositions to be sophisticated, surprising and varied. Like the music of her classical models. Go exploring…
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“Supersonics Piano helps me as a teacher to address any kind of learner. My visual learners love the appealing covers and fonts and simple pages.
My auditory learners love to play with backing tracks for BIG movie-type sound. And my kinesthetic learners love the Theory Pages that correspond with the EXACT piece they are playing. It’s a brilliant method!”
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