Designed for older students who have no previous experience reading music, this primer will help prepare and give a solid foundation to build upon for a student in any music course - band, chorus, orchestra, guitar, ukulele, music composition, music theory, songwriting, or general music. Complete with helpful instructions to the teacher, 11 worksheets, eight four-minute reading mastery lessons, a glossary, and appendices with helpful reference materials, this 63 page resource will help the older beginner gain the skills and knowledge needed to be successful. Also great for reviewing the basics after a long summer or winter break. Available in print or as downloadable PDF. All materials are reproducible and projectable.