I have been a piano teacher for 50 years and have taught students of all ages, including in private homes, in a music school and in a college. This is by far the best book for teaching adults I have encountered and I have used it with many students. The Bastiens' course allows for each person to begin with no previous knowledge of the keyboard and commence playing almost immediately. Continuing with the well presented material, the student can learn theory and technique to become an accomplished player. An outstanding feature is that following their plan to provides comfort in negotiating all keys. The instructions are given simply, but thoroughly, neither underestimating nor insulting the adult learner.