Monday, August 31, 2015

What is the best music lesson curriculum for my homeschoolers if I have no experience with music? » Piano Wizard Academy


Is the Piano Wizard Academy 2 year music curriculum suitable for homeschoolers where there is no musical background to teach them?
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/home-school/best-music-lesson-curriculum-homeschoolers-experience-music/

Saturday, August 29, 2015

7 Key Strategies for Parental Involvement in a Child's Musical Education


Parental involvement in a child's musical education is more important than before. How can you help foster their growth and at the same time see rapid results?
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/early-learners/seven-key-strategies-parental-involvement-childs-musical-education/

Friday, August 28, 2015

How to play When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars on Piano Wizard


"When I Was Your Man" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars for his second studio album. Bruno is one of the more talented musicians on the scene today. Simply download the MIDI file below and add it to your game folder. (Make sure you are logged in and are a Gold member!) Note: this MIDI file is best with a 61 key keyboard or higher. You can choose to play left hand chords and right hand melody, or left hand bass notes and right hand chords. Sorry, link is only available to Gold Members (Piano Wizard Academy owners). For instructions on how to import MIDI files into Piano Wizard go here. Let us know how you do! The post How to play When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars on Piano Wizard appeared first on Piano Wizard Academy Virtual Campus.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/piano-wizard/how-to-play-when-i-was-your-man-by-bruno-mars-on-piano-wizard/

Can playing the piano makes your children smarter?


Better grades, S.A.T scores, self expression and esteem, healing with music therapy and more, the benefits of music learning can be significant
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/benefits-of-music-learning/

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Music In The Schools With Don and Delayna


Piano Wizard Academy teachers Don and Delayna Beattie share their views on the importance of music education in schools #musiced
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/featured-teachers/don-and-delayna-beattie/music-in-the-schools-with-don-and-delayna/

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

CYBERMIDI Pro MIDI Files, backing tracks for performers, custom MIDI production, sheet music.


CYBERMIDI is the new standard for pro midi files. Members enjoy unlimited downloads, ideal as backing tracks for performers, or just MIDI enthusiasts. Custom MIDI Production and sheet music.
http://www.cybermidi.com

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Beginner Piano Lessons For Children » Piano Wizard Academy


Piano Wizard is suitable for anyone 3 years and older for beginner piano lessons. While children love it, it has been used successfully by teens, adults, and seniors.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/beginner-piano-lessons-for-children/

Saturday, August 22, 2015

The 4 Steps To Real Music Learning » Piano Wizard Academy


A better method of music learning. Traditional piano lessons teach musical notation first. We don’t want to wade through hieroglyphics before we can play.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/4-steps-to-real-music-learning/

Play With Your Music Theory: Advanced White Key Wizardry


The white keys on the piano produce seven different scales, the modes of the C major scale. These modes have seven very different moods. The video takes you through each mode, including real-world usage of each one. Read more about the major scale modes here: The post Play With Your Music Theory: Advanced White Key Wizardry appeared first on Piano Wizard Academy Virtual Campus.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/learn/advanced-piano-lessons/play-with-your-music-theory-advanced-white-key-wizardry/

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Piano Wizard Video Game - Step One Demonstration


Now, even YOU can really learn to play piano with Piano Wizard Video Game. Play our online demo now. Try our online flash version.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/step-one-demo/

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Bond with your children through music


When I first created Piano Wizard, I had no idea about the power of the game or the scope of it s reach.   The discovery became a truly rewarding experience for me. One of the very pleasant surprises about the Piano Wizard Academy was that parents could and do learn alongside their children, and experience this [ ]
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/chris-salter/bond-with-your-children-through-music/

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Can the use of colored music notes help children learn to read music?


How the introduction of colored music notes enables children to transition more easily to traditional music notation - which of course is in black and white
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/early-learners/can-the-use-of-colored-music-notes-help-children-learn-to-read-music/

Monday, August 17, 2015

Play piano in minutes with an amazingly simple video game


Why struggle to play piano when you can simply play it? Our 4-step color coded method magically transforms the learning experience into a fun video game.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/

Saturday, August 15, 2015

6 Essential Tips to Include Music in Your Homeschooling Curriculum


Music education has plenty of advantages for developmental skill. Here are some great tips I discovered to include music in your homeschooling curriculum.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/home-school/6-essential-tips-include-music-homeschooling-curriculum/

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

How to play Can’t Feel My Face by the Weeknd on Piano Wizard


"Can't Feel My Face" is a song by Canadian R&B recording artist The Weeknd. The track was released on June 8, 2015, as a single from his upcoming second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). The song has received commercial acclaim, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number two on the Canadian Hot 100. Simply download the MIDI file below and add it to your game folder. (Make sure you are logged in and are a Gold member!) Sorry, link is only available to Gold Members (Piano Wizard Academy owners). For instructions on how to import MIDI files into Piano Wizard go here. Let us know how you do! The post How to play Can t Feel My Face by the Weeknd on Piano Wizard appeared first on Piano Wizard Academy Virtual Campus.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/piano-wizard/how-to-play-cant-feel-my-face-by-the-weeknd-on-piano-wizard/

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Four commons approaches to learning piano » Piano Wizard Academy


Traditionally, music education for the majority starts with the piano. Take a look at four common approaches to learning piano for an aspiring new player.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/chris-salter/four-commons-approaches-to-learning-piano/

Thursday, August 6, 2015

How to play Shake It Off by Taylor Swift on Piano Wizard


Shake It Off” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). See how easy it is to play
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/songs-blog/learn-to-play-piano-as-shake-it-off-as-performed-by-taylor-swift/

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

The 4 Steps To Real Music Learning » Piano Wizard Academy


A better method of music learning. Traditional piano lessons teach musical notation first. We don’t want to wade through hieroglyphics before we can play.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/4-steps-to-real-music-learning/

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Play piano in minutes with an amazingly simple video game


Why struggle to play piano when you can simply play it? Our 4-step color coded method magically transforms the learning experience into a fun video game.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Homeschooling Music Curriculum » Piano Wizard Academy


Adding Piano Wizard Academy to your child's homeschool music curriculum blends music education and fun promoting family relationships between all ages
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/homeschool-music-curriculum/