Editor's Note: New Song Music was formerly Piano Power.
I must admit I never expected my highly energetic son to stick with piano. But Piano Power’s engaging lessons, fun performances and cool rewards have kept him motivated for over three years. Just when he loses the slightest bit of interest, Mrs. Steel stirs it back up with an interactive game, an exciting challenge, or a song from one of his favorite TV shows. Piano Power is amazing . . . I’ve recommended it to all of my friends!
-Christine Allen
Joleen,
Wanted to say a big thank you for passing your students on to yet another wonderful teacher. Sarah is a great piano teacher and motivator just like you!
-Randee Kovatch
I wanted to let you know how much our daughter
is enjoying her lessons. She looks forward to it so much each week. Mrs. Gates is so sweet and does a great job with her. We are very pleased.
-Christa Pelligrini
My favorite part of this kit is the "caterpillar" tool to learn letter names. For the younger students who have a harder time with "every good boy does fine", it is a fun and easier way to learn how to read music.
After building a caterpillar, I use the chips on the plastic staff mats to build scales or place different letters, and then have them play those specific notes on the keyboard. It helps them realize that "A", for example, has multiple places on the staff as well as on the keyboard. It's a great visual tool for the more kinestetic learners.
Lyn Armstrong: Piano Teacher
My favorite part of the music kit is the scale cards and tiles. There is something about the hands-on of seeing the whole scale laid out and then putting the tiles on the cards that helps kids understand the concept better, not to mention their amazement when they realize that the fingering is the same for most of the scales. This tool is less overwhelming to younger students than a scale book and is also helpful to older students because the tiles are extremely versatile and can be used to build chords, teach inversions, arpeggios, review intervals and brush up on key signatures.
sarah burke: PA certified music teacher
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