Published in February 2005, the book Essays for Piano: Original Compositions for Intermediate and Early-Advanced Students is a collection of original contemporary classical pieces.

: These are pedagogical "essays" designed to teach technical mastery through modern harmonic languages. Music-Piano 2005

In the world of contemporary composition, 2005 saw the release of , which featured heavy keyboard and piano work by Jordan Rudess . Published in February 2005, the book Essays for

One of the most culturally significant uses of the piano in 2005 was the soundtrack for , composed by Dario Marianelli . One of the most culturally significant uses of

A notable study by examined the transfer effects of musical training on cognitive development in children.

: You could analyze how intermediate piano literature evolved in the early 2000s to incorporate more diverse, non-traditional tonalities while remaining accessible to students. 3. Cognitive Research: The "Mozart Effect" & Piano Training