Easy Way to Learn Piano: Music Experience Not Required
Destiny, an experienced homeschool advocate and mom, recently used the Revolutionary Piano Method books and discovered them to be a highly effective and easy way to learn piano. She hosts the site, https://somecallitdestiny.com, dedicated to sharing her homeschooling inspiration, advice, and resources. In her August 24, 2020 review, she shared her findings when using this method for her own children’s lessons at home:
I was excited to discover the Revolutionary Piano Method because it meant we could fit piano lessons into our schedule and do them in the comfort of our own home. Best of all, no music experience was needed on my part, as it truly is an easy way to learn piano!
This teaching concept is similar to the mastery concept we use with other subjects in our homeschool. The Instructional Design approach ensures my children won’t get overwhelmed learning new concepts before they are ready. With this easy way to learn piano, students are introduced to, and allowed to get comfortable with, one new thing at a time before being introduced to another.
Homeschool Piano Lessons – No Music Knowledge Needed
The Revolutionary Piano Method books are beautifully written so even a person with no prior music knowledge can teach piano lessons or learn on their own. The beginning of each lesson books contains as overview, instructional notes, and teaching tips to help you be successful teaching piano in your homeschool. No prior music knowledge needed.
The lessons themselves are easy to follow along and include colorful illustrations. I assigned Raena (17) the task of teaching her siblings. Both my 7 year-old daughter, Olivia, and my 10 year-old son, Haydn, were able to read through and perform the lessons themselves. Her job became mostly a supervisory role, making sure they said the note names aloud and their fingering was correct.
An older student, or a student who was self-motivated, could easily use these self-teaching lessons to learn piano on their own.
Homeschool Piano Lessons for Preschool
If you have a preschooler like I do who wants to imitate everything their siblings do, you will be happy to know there is also The Revolutionary Piano Method for the Itty Bitty Student for 4- to 5-year-olds. After completing the Itty Bitty Course, they will begin in Level 2 of the regular course for older students.
I love that The Revolutionary Piano Method includes both piano lessons and theory lessons. Both are important for a strong musical foundation. On the importance of learning theory, the author states:
“There are different kinds of learners. Some like to be shown the information as a visual/picture. Some prefer to just hear about it. Some like to actively apply the new information, as in playing the keys and clapping rhythms. With these three learners in mind, (Visual, Auditory, and Kinetic) the lesson instructions and the theory page that goes with it “teach to” each student no matter what kind of learner they are. There are writing opportunities, matching games, and puzzles in the Theory Book. There are visual illustrations and optional singing in the Lesson Book, as well as the saying of each note name aloud while playing each key. Altogether this method has new information making its way into long-term memory – which creates success for the student of any age.
Reader, you might like this blog which goes into more detail about the “easy way to learn piano” approach of the book series.
Leslie Young is the author/composer of the Revolutionary Piano Method. She co-founded a K-12th grade charter school in Texas and has been a piano teacher for about 40 years. She has had experience teaching a variety of students tackling piano for the first time or as returning students.
She states: “In teaching piano to students of varying ages, what also varies is a commitment of time and the amount of dedication. Children of certain ages may do very well with a parent as teacher; others may need someone who is not family to instruct them. Some older children and adults prefer to make progress on their own, and this method is designed to act as a meticulous guide through new material. Some adults and teens insist on professional teachers, which also encourages continuity. Because these books are self-explanatory, a new or experienced professional teacher will have no trouble using the Revolutionary Piano Method with students. It is an easy way to learn piano.”
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