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Faith they can play.

Five levels of beloved hymns, ages 4 to 14 — from first five-finger melodies to majestic ceremony hymns, one tiny triumph at a time. For boys and girls, every denomination.

By Clara Bennett · Looking for the Jewish series? My Bat Mitzvah Journey: Songs by Shira Adler lives here.

The series is the gift. All five levels, ages 4 to ages 4–14 — $97.95. Get the complete series →

Which level do I buy?

Just starting piano? Get Level 1 — whatever their age. Brand-new beginners start here — even if you're 6 or 7 and just starting out! Level 1 assumes nothing: no music reading, no experience, just a bench and a grown-up.

Already playing? Match the age band. The ages on each level assume roughly a year of growth per level, so pick the one that matches your pianist's age — or the skills listed under each card below.

Requires any keyboard or piano — even a small one. No instrument? The coloring-book series needs nothing but crayons.

My Faith Journey: Songs — the complete series

By Clara Bennett · Five paperbacks, 8.5" × 11" · Ten beloved hymns per level, for Christian families of every denomination — for boys and girls.

My Faith Journey: Songs Level 1 cover
LEVEL 1 · AGES 4–5

First Songs for Little Pianists

Ten beloved hymns simplified to two-to-five keys, with the letter inside every notehead. The sing-first, clap-first method, echo games, and first dynamics — a grown-up needs zero musical experience to teach it.

  • Grown-up: sits beside and helps — no music reading needed.
  • Same format every level — learn it once.
  • Stands alone — no series required to enjoy this book.
Level 1 — launching on Amazon soon
See all 10 songs
  1. Hello, Keys!
  2. Jesus Loves Me
  3. This Little Light of Mine
  4. Praise Him, Praise Him
  5. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
  6. All Things Bright and Beautiful
  7. Amazing Grace
  8. Away in a Manger
  9. Silent Night
  10. Joy to the World

$14.99 on Amazon

Level 1 of 5 — the entry price. Requires any keyboard or piano — even a small one.

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LEVEL 2 · AGES 6–7

Growing Songs for Young Pianists

The complete tune of He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, dotted and half notes, the left hand joining in on its own bass staff, new keys F and B — ten hymns, ending with a singable round.

  • Grown-up: sits beside and helps.
  • Same format every level — learn it once.
Level 2 — releasing through 2027
See all 10 songs
  1. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
  2. God Is So Good
  3. The B-I-B-L-E
  4. Deep and Wide
  5. I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy
  6. Kum Ba Yah
  7. Do Lord
  8. All Things Bright and Beautiful
  9. This Is My Father's World
  10. Rejoice in the Lord Always

$16.99 on Amazon

Level 2 of 5 — a step above Level 1: a longer book teaching more skills. Requires any keyboard or piano — even a small one.

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LEVEL 3 · AGES 8–9

Bright Songs for Growing Pianists

Hands together from the first song, staccato, eighth notes, first sharps and flats, legato and loud/soft dynamics — ten beloved hymns, including verse-and-refrain songs.

  • Grown-up: reads along — your pianist plays.
  • Same format every level — learn it once.
Level 3 — releasing through 2027
See all 10 songs
  1. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
  2. Holy, Holy, Holy
  3. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
  4. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
  5. Trust and Obey
  6. Blessed Assurance
  7. Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
  8. I Need Thee Every Hour
  9. It Is Well with My Soul
  10. Sweet Hour of Prayer

$18.99 on Amazon

Level 3 of 5 — a longer book with two-hand music and first black keys. Requires any keyboard or piano — even a small one.

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LEVEL 4 · AGES 10–11

Shining Songs for Confident Pianists

Two-note chords, 6/8 time, D.C. al fine, syncopation, expressive phrasing — ten hymns for the confident young pianist, building toward the ceremony years.

  • Grown-up: reads along — your pianist plays.
  • Same format every level — learn it once.
Level 4 — releasing through 2027
See all 10 songs
  1. Simple Gifts
  2. All Creatures of Our God and King
  3. Be Thou My Vision
  4. Abide with Me
  5. 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
  6. Fairest Lord Jesus
  7. The Old Rugged Cross
  8. Rock of Ages
  9. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
  10. To God Be the Glory

$21.99 on Amazon

Level 4 of 5 — a longer book with chords, 6/8 time, and syncopation. Requires any keyboard or piano — even a small one.

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LEVEL 5 · AGES 12–14

Ceremony Songs for the Young Pianist

The ceremony book — A Mighty Fortress, Crown Him with Many Crowns, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee. Both hands, block-chord left hand, chord symbols, majestic dynamics — hymns for the young ceremony pianist.

  • Grown-up: reads along — your pianist plays.
  • Same format every level — learn it once.
Level 5 — releasing through 2027
See all 10 songs
  1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
  2. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
  3. Crown Him with Many Crowns
  4. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
  5. The Church's One Foundation
  6. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
  7. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
  8. Now Thank We All Our God
  9. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
  10. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

$24.99 on Amazon

Level 5 of 5 — the longest book: full ceremony hymns with block-chord arrangements. Requires any keyboard or piano — even a small one.

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The series is the gift.

$97.95 — all five levels of My Faith Journey: Songs

That's $14.99 + $16.99 + $18.99 + $21.99 + $24.99 — one price, one number. From first five-finger hymns to ceremony music: years of piano in five books.

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Look inside Level 1

My Faith Journey: Songs — Level 1

Inside the Faith Songs Level 1 book: a hymn story page
Left page: the words and the story. Every hymn gets its story — plus a Grown-Up Tip box with one line of guidance right where you need it.
Inside the Faith Songs Level 1 book: big sheet music with lettered noteheads
Right page: the music. Big notation with the key letter inside every notehead — if they can find the letter on the piano, they can play the song.
Inside the Faith Songs Level 1 book: the Certificate of Music back-matter page
Back matter: practice stars, a first-concert program, and a Certificate of Music to frame.

How the Songs series works

Good to know

Which level do I buy?

Just starting piano? Get Level 1 — whatever their age. Brand-new beginners start here, even at 6 or 7. Already playing? Match the age band on each card — the skill lists below each level tell you exactly what's taught.

Where do the songs come from?

Only public-domain sources — every melody and every text is checked for public-domain status and against the hymnal for accuracy before it goes into a book.

Are these the real songs?

The words are the real traditional words — public domain and verified. My Faith Journey uses the real beloved hymn tunes, simplified for growing hands. My Bat Mitzvah Journey uses brand-new melodies, written by Shira Adler to be playable by small hands — sing the traditional tunes you love alongside; the words will match.

Do we need a piano?

Any keyboard works — even a small one. The songs are written for young pianists, not concert halls. No keyboard at all? The coloring-book series needs nothing but crayons.

What if my child can't read music yet?

That's exactly who Level 1 is for. Big notes, the key letter inside every notehead, and a grown-up on the bench beside them.

Is My Faith Journey tied to a denomination?

No — it's written for all Christian families, for boys and girls. The hymns are the beloved classics every tradition shares.

The hardcover keepsakes

Every journey ends with a keepsake. See the hardcover keepsakes