The Story Behind the Easier Hymns & Christmas Series

“Dad, am I playing this wrong?”

Jason heard his 10-year-old son practicing from an “easy hymn book” while doing dishes. Something sounded… off. After correcting him multiple times, Jason finally walked over to check the sheet music.

His son was playing it perfectly.

The problem wasn’t the player—it was the arrangement. It sounded empty, lifeless, and honestly… bad.

That moment changed everything…

For over a decade, piano teachers and music stores had been asking Jason for simplified versions of his intermediate and advanced hymn arrangements. They loved how his music sounded, but their students couldn’t play it yet. After that night at the piano with his son, Jason finally understood why it mattered so much.

The Easier series was born from one simple goal: Create arrangements that sound beautiful and impressive—but are actually easy to play.

Join over 20,000 piano students and teachers who’ve discovered the easier way to play beautiful hymns.

Easier Song Books (Spiral Bound & Digital iPad/PDF Versions Available)

To see or try samples of songs from the books, click the links below. Once on the page for the book, you can scroll down on the page and see a full table of contents along with sample songs. On that page there will be links to purchase the spiral bound book, a full Digital PDF of the book or even individual songs if you prefer to order single PDFs. If you are ordering a printed book, the book will be spiral bound and typically mails out within 2 business days via USPS.  (We’ve tried to make ordering as easy as possible and even have real people who are happy to assist if you have questions or any problems with your order or with getting your files to download or work on your iPad.)

Real Stories from Players Like You

“Your simplified hymn book has changed my life, seriously. It has brought me so much joy to be able to play beautiful music that sounds incredible on my new baby grand, and is easy enough that I can actually play it. Please, please, produce more simplified music and books! I will buy all of them!”

“As an adult, it’s exciting to have music sound like you are a little further along than you are. I am excited about getting my new book.” — Jane

“I’m 76 years old with Parkinson’s Disease. Piano is my lifeline now. Learning your style has shown me that I am not too old to try something different. Your compositions and arrangements are among my favorites.” — Claudia, Minnesota

“I teach piano and have a 94-year-old student who had forgotten how to read music. We started with your hymn arrangements and he is enjoying them tremendously! You are in good company with Beethoven and Chopin!” — Mary, Piano Teacher

“I recently was asked to play for our masses at church. I was a band director for 28 years before a back injury. I discovered your songs when I was looking for prelude music and I LOVE them! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with me!” — Denise

Who Are These Books For?

These arrangements are perfect if you:

  • Can stumble through hymns from a regular hymnbook, but they sound rough
  • Have smaller hands or are still building finger strength
  • Want to sound better than you actually are (your secret is safe with us)
  • Are a 10-year-old who’s been playing for 2 years—or a 60-year-old picking it back up after decades
  • Someone who is dealing with Arthritis in their hands and can’t use their hands to play like they used to
  • Need something beautiful for daily practice that builds your confidence
  • Want music that “sounds so much harder than it actually is to play”
 

These are NOT “big note” beginner books. They’re thoughtfully arranged to be accessible while sounding rich and full. Notes above or below the staff are written in to help less experienced players. For advanced players, they work beautifully as a foundation for adding your own embellishments.

Ready to Find Your Book?

Click any book below to see the full table of contents, hear sample songs, and choose between spiral-bound printed copies or instant digital PDFs.

Questions about ordering or downloads? Real humans are standing by to help—we’ve made this as easy as possible.

(Printed books are spiral-bound and typically ship within 2 business days via USPS.)

More Stories from Our Community

“Your music is beautiful. I love to play it for hours on end and I always look forward to your next book. Sunday afternoons are so much better because of your music!” — Jacob

“I can’t express enough how much your music has blessed my days, evenings, and the last thing at night. It’s my kind of music and I love it so much. Thank you again for sharing not only the music but the wonderful stories that come with it.” — Margaret

“Thank you for making music for all levels of learning. The ability to play what you have written is one of my favorite ways of relieving stress and creating a sweet spirit in our home. It has also opened doors to talking about my faith as I play and others listen. I am grateful beyond words.” — Laura

 

“I also did not like to practice piano. I took lessons from age 6-18 but would wait until the day before a lesson to really practice. Your music is great for offertories and Communions. Thank you for your dedication.” — Peggy, age 72

Loved the first book. Can’t wait to get the second one that I have pre-ordered from you. Keep them coming. They are perfect for my aging hands and for someone who has not played for quite some time.” Carole J

Looking for Samples to Try Out?

You can search the table below for songs that are categorized as “Easier”. Each song listed has a column that includes a sample link. The best deal is to order the full book, spiral bound or digital. If you would like to order the full book, please click the book image in the links above to be taken to a page that offers the full book.

BookSong NamePDF PreviewSpotifyyoutubePriceBuy
Here We Come a Caroling

$3.49
In the Bleak Midwinter

$3.49
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

$2.99
Jingle Bells (Relaxing )

$2.99
Silent Night

$2.99
O Holy Night

$2.99
Ode to Joy

$2.99
Still Still Still

$2.99
Joy to the World

$2.99
Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella

$2.99
Away in a Manger

$2.99
Oh Come All Ye Faithful

$2.99
The First Noel - EASIER VERSION

 

 

$2.99
Angels We Have Heard on High

$2.99
'Till We Meet Again (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
Dives and Lazarus (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
Nearer My God to Thee (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
Be Thou My Vision (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
Blessed Assurance (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
In the Garden (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
The Water Is Wide (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
Morning Has Broken (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
Holy Holy Holy (Easier Hymns 2) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$3.95
Easier Piano Hymns 2 - FULL DIGITAL PDF BOOK - BEST VALUE!

$18.95
It Is Well With My Soul (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Love At Home (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Simple Gifts (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Going Home (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Abide With Me Tis Eventide (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY


$2.25
For the Beauty of the Earth (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Did You Think to Pray (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Fairest Lord Jesus (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
I Need Thee Every Hour (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Easier Christmas Piano Solos – Full Digital PDF Book

Original price was: $18.95.Current price is: $17.95.
Come Thou Fount (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
There is a Green Hill Far Away (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Amazing Grace (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.25
Be Still My Soul (Easier Piano Hymns) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$2.95
Easier Piano Hymns 1 (Full Book) DIGITAL PDF ONLY

$18.95
Easier Piano Hymns Music Book (Spiral Bound)

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Original price was: $24.95.Current price is: $19.95.