Each year, I accumulate more and more music books and sheet music. I typically own a copy of all of the music that my students play. I prefer to own copies, that way I can reference them at any time. I also study and play some of my students’ music when lesson planning. (I do have to know what I’m talking about after all!)
The commercial space I started renting for my business has the perfect closet for all of my music. I previously stored music in bookcases at home before moving to the commercial space. I have my music library grouped into the following categories:
- Popular
- Holiday
- Duets
- Class piano books
- Classical books: Alphabetized by composer
- Sonatinas: Alphabetized by composer
- Anthologies: Grouped by series first and then organized by level
- Method books: Also grouped by series first and then organized by level
- Supplemental pieces and books: This section of my library contains a lot of music on federation pieces and music by pedagogical composers. I have it alphabetized by composer, although sometimes I’ve considered organizing it by federation levels.
At the bottom of the closet, I have prizes, stickers, and games organized into boxes. I also have a crate of used music that students donate to me.
Here is my library:
Lauren teaches piano to students of all ages in New Orleans, LA. Teaching is her passion. She enjoys creating resources for her students and is the author of Ready for Theory®.
I’m looking for accordion or easy piano music. I’m 85 and my wife just bought me anew accordion. I like the chords marked.