And just maybe, this could be the way to fit piano into your homeschool days too?
A few years ago we bought an electric piano with a cash gift from my dad. He wanted us to have something in our home to remember him by and what could be better than music? I remember marveling for many weeks that two just-plain music lover parents (definitely not pianists ourselves!) could have this privilege in our home and could give it to our children.
Isaiah and Marian both started with lessons from a nice lady, but when we moved from that city, there was no finding a new teacher... at least not an affordable one! Our kids have studied with Piano Marvel for over two years now and I'm amazed at the progress they've made: just my kids, our electric piano, and our last-leg laptop that runs Piano Marvel for them....
To be sure, one kiddo has taken to Piano Marvel better than the other. Personalities and strengths and interests differ.... but both of our big kids are plugging away at daily practice on lessons and songs they get to choose that they are guided to learn by Piano Marvel videos and note by note help. (And can I just say, I love the songs that Piano Marvel makes available for my kids!)
Piano Marvel connects your piano or electric piano to a computer (see their site for details) and the program draws kids in with a bit of game-like appeal.... every note they play is scored. Their sight-reading skills are challenged and precise progress is marked. They can earn trophies and...
My kids... your kids!... can make music on the piano.
It still completely amazes me that my kids are simply using this software program daily and they are developing real skill as budding musicians. I'd post a video for you to hear it yourself but so far our star player is being super shy with his talent. At this point, I'm ok with that..... But I will admit I hope he'll let me share his music with you soon.
So friends, you can check out the beauty right here: and please remember to enter my promo code for a discounted rate for you and some distributor income for me. Thank you!!!
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