Clefi's Little Notebook

Letter-size, perfect-bound, paperback edition.

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Book 1 of the New Music Education School series

A bestselling beginner’s workbook that turns first music lessons into a joyful adventure. Created by Czech music educator and bassist Dr. Eva Sašínková and brought to English readers by cellist, educator, composer, and publisher Dr. Roman Placzek, this beautifully illustrated workbook makes core music theory easy, playful, and memorable.

Why teachers and parents love it

• Engaging approach: Clear, age‑appropriate explanations introduce sounds, tones, notes, clefs, scales, measures, and basic notation.
• Interactive exercises: Playful activities and practice prompts help children learn by doing — ideal for private lessons, classrooms, and home study.
• Beautiful illustrations: Modern artwork by Czech illustrator Kateřina Kovářová brings each lesson to life and keeps young learners motivated.
• Thoughtful translation & adaptation: Dr. Placzek’s English adaptation preserves the original Czech pedagogy while making examples and lyrics accessible for English‑speaking students.

What’s inside

• Step‑by‑step, page-by-page lessons covering foundational music theory
• Hands‑on exercises and practice activities
• Vivid, child‑friendly illustrations throughout
• Clef’s Little Songbook — a bonus section of simple Czech children’s folk songs, translated and adapted for easy classroom or studio use

Perfect for

• Beginner music students (ages 5–10)
• Music teachers and private instructors
• Elementary music studios, classroom curricula, and homeschool education
• Parents introducing children to music fundamentals
• Music lovers and enthusiasts of any age

Add a trusted, beautifully produced resource to your teaching toolkit — Clefi’s Little Notebook combines expert pedagogy, charming art, and a singable songbook to spark a lifelong love of music.