Books by Mark Levine

Mark Levine was one of the most influential jazz educators of the 20th century, known for making complex theory approachable without sacrificing depth. His best-selling titles, The Jazz Piano Book and The Jazz Theory Book, are widely considered foundational and essential texts for jazz students, educators, and professionals alike.

Clear, thorough, and insightful, Levine’s books have been used in the most prestigious classrooms and private studios around the world for decades. Whether you're just beginning your journey into jazz harmony or looking to refine your advanced skills, his works offer timeless guidance rooted in real-world playing experience.

Explore his groundbreaking catalog and discover why so many jazz musicians consider Mark Levine a lifelong teacher.

Book cover of 'Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book', published by Sher Music Co., featuring a stylized illustration of an individual playing piano keys.

Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book

$11.00 $19.00
Book cover of 'How To Voice Standards At The Piano: The Menu' by Mark Levine with a piano keyboard design on a blue background.

How to Voice Standards at the Piano: The Menu

$11.00 $18.00
Book cover of 'The Jazz Piano Book' by Mark Levine with a blue background and a piano, sky, and cloud design.

The Jazz Piano Book

$22.00 $39.00
Cover of 'The Jazz Theory Book' by Mark Levine, featuring illustrations of musicians and musical notation.

The Jazz Theory Book

$27.00 $49.00
Book cover of 'El Libro del Jazz Piano' by Mark Levine with a white, blue and pink design piano and skyline design.

El Libro del Jazz Piano

$19.00 $37.00
Cover of the book 'Teoría del Jazz' by Mark Levine, featuring abstract illustrations of musicians and title text.

Teoría del Jazz

$22.00

Endorsements

"This is one of the finest new jazz instruction books on the market. Written by an experienced, professional jazz player, the book is practical and unpretentious, with lots of valuable information for the beginning, intermediate or advanced improviser.”
— Richie Beirach

[The Jazz Piano Book]

"This could be the single finest music book of any type I've ever seen. It's certainly the best explanation of the mechanics of jazz, and the amazing depth of the content is matched by the care and accuracy of the presentation. An invaluable resource for all improvising musicians regardless of instrument.”
— Bass Player Magazine

[The Jazz Theory Book]

"This is a must for any musician wanting to understand more fully the inner workings of jazz.”
— Alan Broadbent

[Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine]

"A brilliant, comprehensive, exciting and highly readable book. It unlocks door after door of contemporary piano jazz sounds.”
— Down Beat Magazine

[The Jazz Piano Book]

"With the comprehensive exploration of all the basic techniques in common use that this book offers, along with the inclusion of chapters on such important and often overlooked areas as comping and Latin Jazz, I think this book deserves a place on every modern jazz teacher's bookshelf.”
— Mike Nock

[The Jazz Piano Book]

"Mark Levine has done it again, but this time he has created the most comprehensive and complete theory book I've ever seen. It is really user-friendly and is written in a clear and comfortable style. It has excellent musical examples pertinent to the text and is also very inspiring and gives a lot of practical advice you don't find in most theory books. Again, a great job! Highly recommended.”
— Richie Beirach

[The Jazz Theory Book]

"The Jazz Theory Book should be in every musician's library regardless of the level of their ability.”
— James Moody

[The Jazz Theory Book]
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