Book List

Book List

Please Contact Bruce Arnold before ordering books.  Books are recommended by a student level.  Please check first before ordering.

Each Course has a required book(s):   Digital Downloads for some books are recommended.  If you see a link for a digital download it is the recommend path to follow. 

Modal Theory and Application Book List
Required:
New York Guitar Method Volume One


Approach Note Course Book List
Required:
New York Guitar Method Volume Two


Set Theory for Improvisation Book List
Required:
MY MUSIC: Explorations in the Application of 12 Tone Techniques to Jazz Composition and Improvisation
Sonic Resource Guide

My Music book is recommended as a Digital Download instead of physical book:
MY MUSIC: Explorations in the Application of 12 Tone Techniques to Jazz Composition and Improvisation
Sonic Resource Guide

Sonic Resource Guide
Sonic Resource Guide


Rhythmic Training for Instrumentalists
Rhythmic Studies for All Instruments  

The following ear training books are recommended for all students.

Physical Books with CDs
Ear Training One Note Complete
Contextual Ear Training


It is recommented that you purchase digital download copies of the ear training books which contain PDF and MP3s.
Here are the links:

Ear Training One Note Complete
Contextual Ear Training



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