Creative Beginner Piano Resources for Kids

Movement, games, music, and meaningful learning.

You’re ready to help beginners:

  • play with confidence

  • stay engaged during lessons

  • learn through movement and play

  • build strong musical foundations

  • enjoy piano from the very beginning

Hi, I’m Kay!

I’m a piano teacher, composer, author, publisher, and generally a woman who tries to not take life too seriously!

I’ve been teaching over 40 years, and I’ve spent the last 4 years teaching music teachers how to thrive!. I love providing them with innovative tools that work. (I know, because I’m using all these tools, strategies, and teaching pieces right along with you!

Want an easier and more effective way to reach the young kids in your studio? Follow along. I’m here to offer you the support you need, to help your students succeed and even better, make their parents happy!

When I’m not teaching or composing, I love to read, hike, shop, and work on my junk journal.

Where Piano Teachers Find Their Next Step


The Piano Expedition helps you teach young beginners with more clarity, creativity, and joy — without spending hours searching for ideas online. Inside, you’ll discover:

Simple teaching strategies you can use immediately in lessons.

Fresh ways to engage kids who are distracted, reluctant to practice, or still developing coordination.

Original music and activities that build real musical skills from the very beginning.

Monthly “destinations” that guide you through topics like rhythm, technique, creativity, ensemble skills, and more.

Think of it as a teaching journey for piano teachers who want strong starts and lasting musicians.

Start the Journey
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What Teachers are Saying:

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Imagine your studio as a space where young kids get inspired by the BEST teacher ever - YOU!

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Discover Fun & Engaging Piano Pieces.

Are you a busy teacher who is looking for ways to simplify your teaching?

Navigate to “store” - and click on a category. Enjoy exploring, and please send a message to kay@pianomusicforkids.com if you don’t find what you need.

It may take a while- but we will get there! These two definitely understand quarter notes. They hear them, they play them, they read them. Now we are working on WRITING them with the Explore Music worksheets for kids. are you interested in worksh
Browse Studio-Ready Piano Books for Your Students

“So much fun for my student to be able to include her parents in performing this piece!”

—Carol Z.

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Explore Music! A Beginning Fun Activity Book For Kids
By Lowry, Kay

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Children's book cover titled "The Little Red Piano" by Kay Lowry. Features an illustrated girl in green overalls, a red piano, gift boxes, balloons, and colorful bunting.

The Little Red Piano - a
musical exploration book for young children

by Lowry, Kay

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