The Thinking Pianist's Library

Reimagining Music — An Introduction to the 5 Elements Piano & Music Training Method

The Artistic Pianist's Library

Welcome to The Artistic Pianist's Library

Discover a curated collection of piano pedagogy books by Matthew Koumis – each one designed to inspire, educate, and nurture the next generation of pianists.

From the comprehensive guides of The Artistic Pianist’s Library to the innovative 5 Elements Method and original piano compositions, this is a library built by a pianist, for pianists.

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The Artistic Pianist's Library

A five-book series exploring classical piano technique, interpretation, history, and the art of performance. Written for students, teachers, and music lovers alike.

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5 Elements Method

A holistic piano training method for the 21st century. Each lesson combines piano, theory, ear training, music appreciation, and rhythm.

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Piano Music Scores

Original piano compositions and arrangements by Matthew Koumis – from folk songs for young pianists to virtuoso concert paraphrases.

About Matthew Koumis

Matthew Koumis studied at Oxford University and the Royal College of Music, London, where he was awarded a First in piano. He continued his studies at the Liszt Academy, Budapest, and has performed as soloist across Europe. With over thirty years of teaching experience and more than twenty published books, he is a Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music and lives in Taipei, Taiwan.