Education
Explore my educational materials, from composition courses to piano exercises and books. These resources are designed to inspire and guide anyone curious about music and the creative process.
Composition Course
The Elements Of Piano Composition
The Elements of Piano Composition is a comprehensive course designed to teach the fundamentals of composition at the piano. Focusing on three core elements – melody, harmony, and structure – the course guides you step by step in creating fully realized piano pieces. Through practical exercises and creative guidance, it helps you develop your musical ideas, understand the building blocks of composition, and gain confidence in crafting original works on the piano.
Books
Pianist's Handbook
Pianist’s Handbook is Matti Carter’s practical guide for pianists and musicians, offering a structured approach to piano playing and music theory. Designed as a clear and usable reference, it combines explanations, exercises, and repertoire to support both study and daily practice.
The handbook includes:
- 10 chapters covering the fundamentals of piano playing and music theory
- 60 music theory and piano exercises, divided into 20 easy, 20 intermediate, and 20 challenging exercises
- 45 playable piano pieces, with 15 pieces at each difficulty level
- Notation examples and visual illustrations
- A reference list of chord types and their positions on the keyboard
- A list of musical intervals
- 40 examples of common accompaniment patterns
- All major and minor scales, triad arpeggios, and cadences for piano
- An appendix of common musical notation and terminology
The handbook is available in both print and digital formats.
Pianist's Handbook
Pianist’s Handbook is Matti Carter’s practical guide for pianists and musicians, offering a structured approach to piano playing and music theory. Designed as a clear and usable reference, it combines explanations, exercises, and repertoire to support both study and daily practice.
The handbook includes:
- 10 chapters covering the fundamentals of piano playing and music theory
- 60 music theory and piano exercises, divided into 20 easy, 20 intermediate, and 20 challenging exercises
- 45 playable piano pieces, with 15 pieces at each difficulty level
- Notation examples and visual illustrations
- A reference list of chord types and their positions on the keyboard
- A list of musical intervals
- 40 examples of common accompaniment patterns
- All major and minor scales, triad arpeggios, and cadences for piano
- An appendix of common musical notation and terminology
The handbook is available in both print and digital formats.
Piano Chords For Beginners
Piano Chords for Beginners is a practical guide to the most essential piano chords, illustrated with clear music notation and keyboard diagrams. It covers the foundations of harmony and accompaniment, helping beginners understand how chords are built and how they function in music. This guide is ideal for learning to play chords on the piano, studying basic chord theory, and beginning to compose your own music. With step-by-step explanations and visual examples, it provides a solid starting point for developing confidence and musical understanding at the keyboard.