An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy with: Scales and Arpeggios - all major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course ; Melodic Interpretation - including 20+ contest level duets in each book; Solo Preparation - six contest level solos included; Articulation Studies - Specialized for each instrument; Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion); Ornamentation - All types are introduced. Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods - join the tradition!