Testimonials

The Quality Music Instruction Guide presents a theory of musical competence and interaction for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.  This book provides an excellent overview for students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of music.
            -Jean T. Medley, Principal
             Dr. Frederick H. LaGarde Sr., Academy (Paterson, NJ)

Darshell DuBose-Smith has done it!  Her vast musical background and her extensive experience as an educator has helped her to produce an amateur friendly music program.  Thanks to Darshell’s clear instruction and scaffolding technique, learning to read and play music has never been easier.  Darshell’s program allows students to learn and progress at an individual pace.  This writer has little prior musical experience and has recently mastered both the Bass and Treble Clef in a matter of a few short lessons!  It is easy to be motivated and excited about music when it is manageable.  This book is perfect for beginners that cannot afford private piano lessons or for student taking private piano lessons in need of supplemental material.  As a teacher, I feel confident that all people that practice the DuBose-Smith program will learn to read, play and appreciate music.
            -Melissa Hummel, B.A. Secondary English Education
             Teacher of the Year 2004/Staff Member of the Year 2001

Dear Ms. Darshell. Learning to read notes is fun.
            -Jazmyn K. Graham, age 5

…..A THOROUGH MUSIC/PIANO TEACHING GUIDE
            -Library Journal