Alfred Music is not an individual author, but rather a music publishing company that specializes in educational music literature and sheet music for musicians of all skill levels and ages. Established in 1922 by composer and musician Alfred Piantadosi, it has grown to become one of the world's largest educational music publishers. Alfred Music produces materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists, spanning a wide range of musical instruments, performance levels, and genres. Their catalog includes methods, instructional series, performance pieces, and reference books, among other resources aimed at fostering musical learning and development.