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Original music with heart, humor, and pedagogical power.

This growing catalog of digital piano books by educator and composer Scott Besser blends musical expressiveness with technical clarity, offering teachers and students a rich, rewarding alternative to dry method books or overly academic etudes.

Rooted in decades of real teaching experience, each collection is crafted to address core piano skills—rhythm, articulation, hand independence, expression, and more—while delighting students with memorable titles, characterful themes, and a refreshing sense of fun.

Whether you're preparing for recital season, festival participation, or simply want to inspire better practice habits, these books are:

  • Thoughtfully leveled for beginner through early advanced students

  • Available as instant PDF downloads for print or tablet

  • Teacher-friendly, with clear formatting and optional teaching notes

  • Perfect for private studios, homeschoolers, and classroom enrichment

Nocturnes
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Nocturnes
$10.00

🌙 Spooky Nocturnes

By Scott Besser
Digital Piano Book – Late Beginner to Early Intermediate – PDF Download

Mysterious melodies. Haunting harmonies. A perfect chill for curious pianists.

Spooky Nocturnes is a collection of nine evocative piano solos that explore the eerie, enchanting, and expressive side of the keyboard. Written by beloved educator and composer Scott Besser, these miniatures are ideal for students who are developing more nuanced touch, dynamic control, and emotional interpretation.

Think Halloween recital meets Chopin-lite—with accessible keys, rich textures, and just enough darkness to delight the imagination.

🎃 Great for:

  • Fall recitals & themed studio events

  • Introducing minor modes, pedal effects, and rubato

  • Encouraging storytelling through sound

🎶 Titles include:

  • Midnight Window

  • Footsteps in F Minor

  • The Clockmaker’s Secret

  • Phantom Waltz

  • Ghost Cat Lullaby

Each piece comes with:

  • Teaching notes and interpretive prompts

  • Printable PDF format

  • Performance-ready notation with ample spacing

  • Suitable for ages 9 and up or adventurous younger students

  • Repertoire aligned with NFMC artistic and educational values

Gently spooky. Deeply expressive. Musically rewarding.

Spooky Nocturnes makes expressive playing a thrilling experience—no costume required.

Miss Mary's Magic Moss Sauce
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Miss Mary's Magic Moss Sauce
$10.00

Miss Mary's Magic Moss Sauce

Playful. Purposeful. Pedagogically rock-solid.

Etudes with Attitude is a collection of imaginative piano pieces for young learners who are ready to move beyond the basics—but still want to have fun doing it. Each piece is crafted by celebrated piano educator Scott Besser to target specific technical goals (like phrasing, articulation, or rhythm) while sparking joy and storytelling at the keyboard.

These aren't dry exercises—these are mini-musical adventures, with titles like “Overcommitment Blues”, “The Curious Waltz”, and “Rocket to D-flat.” Whether students are exploring staccato touch, syncopation, or pedal use, they'll be doing it through music that sounds fresh, feels rewarding, and encourages expressive playing.

Perfect for private lessons, home study, or studio recitals, Etudes with Attitude also includes:

  • Short teacher notes for each piece

  • Practice prompts to reinforce learning

  • PDF format for easy printing or tablet use

Ideal for ages 7–14, this book supports National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) festival-level repertoire standards and reflects Scott’s commitment to making music education effective, joyful, and deeply personal.

Make technique stick—with style.

Etudes with Attitude (Level 2)
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Etudes with Attitude (Level 2)
$10.00

Etudes with Attitude

By Scott Besser
Digital Piano Book – Beginner to Early Intermediate – PDF Download

Technique meets personality in this vibrant collection of pedagogical gems.

Etudes with Attitude brings together 10 original piano pieces designed to build essential skills while keeping students musically engaged and emotionally invested. Written by veteran educator and composer Scott Besser, these etudes are as playful and expressive as they are purposeful—each one focusing on a distinct concept like hand independence, phrasing, articulation, or rhythm.

What sets this book apart?
These are not just exercises with notes—they're pieces with soul, humor, and just enough attitude to make students want to practice again tomorrow.

🎶 Titles include:

  • The Left-Hand Detective

  • Overcommitment Blues

  • The Curious Waltz

  • Rocket to D-flat

  • Sneaker Staccatos

Each piece includes:

  • A short teaching note outlining the learning objective

  • Performance suggestions and character cues

  • Printable PDF pages in studio-friendly layout

  • Approachable for students ages 7–14 or any curious beginner

  • Ideal repertoire for NFMC preparation and recitals

Teachers love it.
Kids remember it.
Etudes with Attitude is piano pedagogy with personality.

🖨️ Instant digital download – print or play on your tablet

Etudes with Attitude (Level 2)
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Etudes with Attitude (Level 2)
$10.00

Etudes with Attitude

By Scott Besser
Digital Piano Book – Beginner to Early Intermediate – PDF Download

Technique meets personality in this vibrant collection of pedagogical gems.

Etudes with Attitude brings together 10 original piano pieces designed to build essential skills while keeping students musically engaged and emotionally invested. Written by veteran educator and composer Scott Besser, these etudes are as playful and expressive as they are purposeful—each one focusing on a distinct concept like hand independence, phrasing, articulation, or rhythm.

What sets this book apart?
These are not just exercises with notes—they're pieces with soul, humor, and just enough attitude to make students want to practice again tomorrow.

🎶 Titles include:

  • The Left-Hand Detective

  • Overcommitment Blues

  • The Curious Waltz

  • Rocket to D-flat

  • Sneaker Staccatos

Each piece includes:

  • A short teaching note outlining the learning objective

  • Performance suggestions and character cues

  • Printable PDF pages in studio-friendly layout

  • Approachable for students ages 7–14 or any curious beginner

  • Ideal repertoire for NFMC preparation and recitals

Teachers love it.
Kids remember it.
Etudes with Attitude is piano pedagogy with personality.

🖨️ Instant digital download – print or play on your tablet

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Nocturnes
Quick View
Nocturnes
$10.00

🌙 Spooky Nocturnes

By Scott Besser
Digital Piano Book – Late Beginner to Early Intermediate – PDF Download

Mysterious melodies. Haunting harmonies. A perfect chill for curious pianists.

Spooky Nocturnes is a collection of nine evocative piano solos that explore the eerie, enchanting, and expressive side of the keyboard. Written by beloved educator and composer Scott Besser, these miniatures are ideal for students who are developing more nuanced touch, dynamic control, and emotional interpretation.

Think Halloween recital meets Chopin-lite—with accessible keys, rich textures, and just enough darkness to delight the imagination.

🎃 Great for:

  • Fall recitals & themed studio events

  • Introducing minor modes, pedal effects, and rubato

  • Encouraging storytelling through sound

🎶 Titles include:

  • Midnight Window

  • Footsteps in F Minor

  • The Clockmaker’s Secret

  • Phantom Waltz

  • Ghost Cat Lullaby

Each piece comes with:

  • Teaching notes and interpretive prompts

  • Printable PDF format

  • Performance-ready notation with ample spacing

  • Suitable for ages 9 and up or adventurous younger students

  • Repertoire aligned with NFMC artistic and educational values

Gently spooky. Deeply expressive. Musically rewarding.

Spooky Nocturnes makes expressive playing a thrilling experience—no costume required.

Miss Mary's Magic Moss Sauce
Quick View
Miss Mary's Magic Moss Sauce
$10.00

Miss Mary's Magic Moss Sauce

Playful. Purposeful. Pedagogically rock-solid.

Etudes with Attitude is a collection of imaginative piano pieces for young learners who are ready to move beyond the basics—but still want to have fun doing it. Each piece is crafted by celebrated piano educator Scott Besser to target specific technical goals (like phrasing, articulation, or rhythm) while sparking joy and storytelling at the keyboard.

These aren't dry exercises—these are mini-musical adventures, with titles like “Overcommitment Blues”, “The Curious Waltz”, and “Rocket to D-flat.” Whether students are exploring staccato touch, syncopation, or pedal use, they'll be doing it through music that sounds fresh, feels rewarding, and encourages expressive playing.

Perfect for private lessons, home study, or studio recitals, Etudes with Attitude also includes:

  • Short teacher notes for each piece

  • Practice prompts to reinforce learning

  • PDF format for easy printing or tablet use

Ideal for ages 7–14, this book supports National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) festival-level repertoire standards and reflects Scott’s commitment to making music education effective, joyful, and deeply personal.

Make technique stick—with style.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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