8 New Piano Books Reshaping Piano Playing in 2025

Unlike most piano instruction books that emphasize theory over practice, Jazz Piano 365 offers a full year of daily exercises designed to build your jazz skills steadily. Joshua Catania, with his deep background in jazz performance and education, teams up with Troy Nelson to deliver exercises covering scales, modes, jazz harmony, comping, and improvisation — all laid out in manageable daily bites. You’ll gain practical fluency in ii–V–I licks and advanced scale patterns, supported by free audio resources to guide your ear. This book suits pianists committed to consistent practice, whether alone or with a teacher, aiming to develop authentic jazz musicianship.

Drawing from their deep engagement with modern piano composition, Lawrence L. Steiner and Pan Piano crafted this collection to offer accessible yet expressive pieces that capture contemporary musical moods. You’ll find twenty short pieces that each fit on a single page, designed to be playable by pianists with varying skill levels, especially those easing into modern repertoire. The pieces range from playful to melancholic, allowing you to explore diverse emotional landscapes and musical styles without overwhelming complexity. If you’re a teacher seeking fresh repertoire or a pianist wanting to add modern miniatures to your collection, this volume provides a compact, varied resource to enrich your playing.

This tailored book explores the latest developments and breakthrough techniques in piano playing specific to your current knowledge and future ambitions. It examines emerging trends, innovative practices, and newly discovered insights that are reshaping piano artistry in 2025. Focusing on your interests and goals, the content is carefully matched to your background, allowing you to dive deeply into areas where you seek growth. Whether exploring avant-garde methods or refining classical skills, this personalized guide offers a unique learning experience that keeps you ahead of evolving musical landscapes. It reveals the cutting-edge advances transforming how pianists practice, perform, and interpret music today.

Drawing from his extensive experience in arrangement, Phillip Keveren adapts 15 of The Piano Guys' most beloved songs for easy piano players who want to enjoy contemporary favorites without the complexity of advanced sheets. This collection includes a diverse range of tracks, from "Beethoven's 5 Secrets" to "A Thousand Years," offering accessible arrangements that retain the spirit of the originals. You’ll gain the ability to play recognizable modern pieces while developing your sight-reading and finger coordination with approachable notation. Ideal for pianists who seek to bridge popular music with their growing skills, this book invites you to engage with familiar melodies in a manageable format.

When Nour Prof Sarah meticulously transcribed the iconic "Interstellar" soundtrack into piano sheet music, the goal was to capture the ethereal atmosphere that defines Hans Zimmer's score. You’ll find precise arrangements that faithfully recreate the cinematic melodies, allowing you to express the haunting beauty and expansive emotions of the film. This book walks you through music that balances technical challenge with emotional depth, suitable even if you’re still developing your skills. If you’re drawn to evocative, space-themed compositions and want to deepen your interpretive playing, this sheet music offers an accessible yet immersive experience.

What if everything you knew about learning classical piano was challenged by a fresh approach? Play ToWin offers a collection of 100 famous classical solos thoughtfully arranged for beginners to intermediate players, enabling you to practice effectively in under 10 minutes a day. The book guides you through works by composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin, blending accessibility with musical depth. You'll build your skills gradually, exploring diverse styles while enjoying clear, large-format sheet music and downloadable audio for reference. While not for advanced pianists seeking complex scores, this book suits those eager to bridge the gap from novice to confident performer with manageable daily practice.

This tailored book explores the evolving landscape of piano mastery with a focus on emerging developments and discoveries anticipated in 2025. It examines new techniques, innovative interpretations, and fresh repertoire trends that align with your individual interests and experience. The personalized content matches your background and addresses your specific goals, allowing you to concentrate on the aspects of piano playing most relevant to your aspirations. By delving into cutting-edge insights, this book reveals opportunities to expand your artistry and keeps you informed about the future of piano performance. It offers a unique learning experience crafted to engage your curiosity and deepen your understanding within the rapidly changing world of piano.

When Matt Chambers compiled this collection, he tapped into the timeless appeal of Fleetwood Mac’s music by arranging 20 iconic songs for piano, vocal, and guitar. You get sheet music for classics like "Dreams," "Landslide," and "Go Your Own Way," offering a chance to master the melodies and harmonies that define the band’s sound. The book suits pianists who want to explore pop-rock repertoire with accessible arrangements, gaining insight into song structures and accompaniment styles that bridge piano with vocal and guitar parts. Whether you’re playing solo or accompanying singers, this collection invites you to deepen your musical expression through familiar, well-loved tunes.

Scott Currier and Troy Nelson crafted this book to simplify classical piano learning by removing the usual complexities of sheet music. You gain access to 30 beginner-level arrangements of timeless pieces, each presented with big notes, letter names, chord symbols, and finger numbers to guide you clearly through the music. For example, classics like Beethoven's "Für Elise" and Mozart's "Rondo Alla Turca" are arranged for easy play, making it approachable for novices while still enjoyable for more experienced pianists. If you want a straightforward entry into classical piano without getting bogged down in dense notation, this book meets that need precisely.

When Dominic Williams compiled this collection, he tapped into the rich emotional and technical textures of Bill Evans' jazz piano legacy. You get access to 40 carefully selected pieces, from "Peace Piece" to "Waltz For Debby," that reveal the subtleties of Evans’ style—his phrasing, harmonics, and rhythmic nuance. The book suits pianists eager to deepen their jazz interpretation skills or immerse themselves in Evans' influential repertoire. It’s not just sheet music; it’s a practical guide to understanding an iconic jazz pianist’s approach across a broad selection of his works, making it especially relevant for those serious about jazz piano performance.