Mel Bay’s Beloved Methods Are Coming to MatchMySound®

For generations, private music teachers have leaned on Mel Bay’s method books to spark that first chord, scale, or simple tune with their students. Now, those same classics are taking a big step forward: soon you’ll find them inside MatchMySound^®.

Since Modern Guitar Method first appeared back in 1948, Mel Bay has been a constant companion in music studios around the world. From guitar to piano, violin to flute, these books have helped millions of students feel their way into music with a clear, steady path. Teachers know them not just as books, but as trusted partners in lesson after lesson.

Think of the countless firsts they’ve supported: the guitarist proudly strumming from Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, or the young pianist diving into First Lessons Piano. For decades, Mel Bay’s step-by-step approach has given teachers a reliable framework while keeping music approachable for beginners.

And now, those same books are meeting the digital age. Inside MatchMySound, they’ll pair the familiar structure you already know with powerful interactive tools:

• Immediate feedback that students can actually use at home
  
• Guided practice that keeps them on track between lessons
  
• Progress tracking you can see and share
  

It’s everything you love about Mel Bay plus the digital support today’s students expect.

What’s Coming Soon

Among the first Mel Bay titles coming to MatchMySound are:

• Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 Expanded
• First Lessons Guitar
• First Lessons Piano

…with more on the way for strings, winds, folk instruments, and beyond.

For over 75 years, Mel Bay has helped teachers launch students on their musical journey. With MatchMySound, that legacy continues, this time with immediate feedback and guided practice built in.

Keep an eye out for launch details. Soon, you’ll be able to bring Mel Bay classics into your studio in a whole new way.