After my homeschool curriculum forum on music, I was contacted by the nice people at Walden Pond Press to see if I wanted to review their music products and do a giveaway for you all! And of course whenever there’s something in it for my readers I’m all ears!
As I mentioned right now we are all working our way through our own Piano lessons using the Piano is Easy series. We started with Teach Yourself Piano Step by Step.
Below is a pair of sample pages from PIANO IS EASY, Click here to see sample pages from I CAN READ MUSIC
Right now we alternate piano and typing lessons, so they are doing piano about twice a week right now which is clearly not enough. I have noticed them playing here and there during off school hours which is also great. I do like these lessons and they progress through slowly, but teach actual songs as they go so students feel like they’re learning quickly. And they’re excited to be able to play songs they know as well.
I am happy with these books, however at some point, I do think we’ll need to move to an actual “live” piano teacher to progress further, but we’ll see. I’ve actually been working on them as well since I haven’t played piano in years!
Pros:
- Inexpensive compared to lessons (Products range individually from $24.95-$129.95 for their entire library)
- Can do at home, anytime of day
- Fun and engaging for students
- Once started, students can mostly do the lessons independently with just a small amount of teacher guidance.
Cons:
- So far we’re only through the first book, but I’m thinking we’ll need regular lessons at some point.
Win It!
I have a set of the Children’s Multi-pack of books to giveaway to one of you!
The set includes the PIANO IS EASY, BIG BOOK OF SONGS, and I CAN READ MUSIC, plus the 56 minute DVD from TEACH YOURSELF PIANO.
Just fill in the Rafflecopter below to enter!
Thank you so much:)
Thanks, was watching your classroom tour on YouTube and my 6yo said we don’t have a keyboard! Lol
We so need this right now!!! Looks like a fun intro. to piano!
Would love to win this one! I am trying to figure out how to get my six year old started on piano 🙂 .
I have been using many of your ideas for preschool and kindergarten to keep my son busy this summer. I do not home school because I work full time….but the closer he gets to actually going off to school the more I want to find a way to be home and be the one who guides and gets him excited about learning. We have a beautiful grande piano I inherited from my mother….I hardly play as she was the pianist and I was the vocalist growing up. A series like this would be awesome for us to do together. My son is naturally talented like my mom was and gravitates to that piano. He is so gentle and actually tries to tap out music vs just banging as most kids do. Even if I don’t win…I may just look into this series.
kd
We have been looking into piano lessons and this would be wonderful. Thanks.
My son is asking about learning piano.. if we get to win, this would be great and so timely! Thanks!
Looks great! I’d love to win this set!!! Thank you for the opportunity!
This would be great to try.
I pray that I win for my little girl who loves music.
Thank you and God Bless,
Inez