Music Makers ( Facts & Fancies ). For many years a professor at the Royal Academy of Music, Joan Last was widely admired for her skill & vast experience in teaching .The enduring success of music makers is down to its practical down to earth approach to piano tuition. It is ideal for teachers with starter pupils, and also adult beginners who wish to learn by themselves. This newly revised edition includes Book 2, Facts and Fancies, features an improved layout and More.