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Piano Wizard Academy Extended Overview

2015-10-10T13:43:00.001-07:00

Learn how Piano Wizard was created, and discover how and why it works like no other piano learning method.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/extended-overview/

How Classical Music Benefits Children With Learning Disabilities

2015-10-08T17:17:00.001-07:00

Classical music can make a huge difference in the lives of those with disorders like autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADD and ADHD and mental retardation.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/special-needs/classical-music-benefits-children-learning-disabilities/

How to play Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift on Piano Wizard

2015-10-07T17:03:00.001-07:00

Play #TaylorSwift with Piano Wizard 4 steps method. Download MIDI file and learn to play this hit fast.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/piano-wizard/how-to-play-wildest-dreams-by-taylor-swift-on-piano-wizard/

Piano Wizard Music Teaching Methodology

2015-10-06T12:35:00.001-07:00

Piano Wizard is revolutionary in its music teaching methodology. But first, let's dispel many preconceptions / misconceptions about music and music education.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/piano-wizard-methodology-explained/

Chromatic Scale Exercise With Piano Wizard

2015-10-04T16:03:00.001-07:00

The Chromatic Scale is a great exercise for developing fingering strength, dexterity, and practicing the thumb under technique.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/piano-wizard/chromatic-scale-exercise-with-piano-wizard/

Monkey See, Monkey Jam

2015-10-03T07:33:00.001-07:00

Visual cues as a secret means to learning music many times faster.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/featured-teachers/chris-salter/monkey-see-monkey-jam/

How the benefits of music learning can help your children excel

2015-10-02T14:55:00.001-07:00

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/

How To Use The Sustain Pedal on Piano / Keyboard

2015-10-01T14:38:00.001-07:00

There are no hard and fast rules on when to use the sustain pedal, but in this video I guide and help you decide when, and show you exactly how to use it properly. The post How To Use The Sustain Pedal on Piano / Keyboard appeared first on Piano Wizard Academy Virtual Campus.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/learn/beginner-piano-lessons/how-to-use-the-sustain-pedal-on-piano-keyboard/

Piano Wizard Webinar Replay

2015-09-30T15:47:00.001-07:00

In this previously recorded webinar, Matthew Heinzel discusses Piano Wizard Academy with Music Wizard Group CEO and Founder Chris Salter.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/chris-salter/piano-wizard-webinar-replay/

Active Adults » Piano Wizard Academy

2015-09-28T13:01:00.001-07:00

Piano Wizard is the perfect piano learning experience for today’s Active Adults. Not just a kids game, our method allows for individual and group music experiences either at home or in community environments.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/active-adults/

Play piano in minutes with an amazingly simple video game

2015-09-26T15:28:00.001-07:00

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

How to play Happy Birthday on Piano Wizard

2015-09-25T17:47:00.001-07:00

"Happy Birthday" has finally been freed into the public domain. Yay...let's celebrate! Follow our 4-step system to learn this two hand piano part to play at your family's next birthday party. We've included two versions - the one in this video which is moderately difficult, and an easy version - both available as a download for Academy customers. Simply download the MIDI files 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 Happy Birthday on Piano Wizard appeared first on Piano Wizard Academy Virtual Campus.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/piano-wizard/how-to-play-happy-birthday-on-piano-wizard/

The Music Wizard Approach To Learning

2015-09-22T14:36:00.001-07:00

Music Wizard founder Chris Salter shares his roots and vision of the Music Wizard approach to learning.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/chris-salter/founder-shares-roots-vision-music-wizard-approach-learning/

How to play keyboard FREE STYLE with Piano Wizard

2015-09-18T15:37:00.001-07:00

This video demonstrates how to play your digital keyboard in "FREE STYLE" mode. This is perfect for "Step 5" when taking the lesson to sheet music if you don't have a standalone piano. Or as a practice tool, or for just playing. Note, on some older versions of our software it may be labeled as "Jam Mode."
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/piano-wizard/how-to-play-keyboard-free-style-with-piano-wizard/

How to play See You Again by Wiz Khalifa on Piano Wizard ( MIDI file) - YouTube

2015-09-17T15:45:00.001-07:00

Play this song or any song in 4 easy steps with Piano Wizard Academy. Download MIDI file.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K15ppobsLdE

How to Choose a Digital Keyboard For Beginners

2015-09-17T15:38:00.001-07:00

When faced with the decision as to what keyboard to buy, musicians are blessed with a huge choice. Whilst it's undoubtedly great to have lots of choice, this can also be a headache working out which one is best for you. Hopefully this article will take away some of the pain of having so many options. But first a little history about digital keyboards! The earliest music keyboard can be traced back to the early 14th century in what was known as the Clavichord. When a key was played a pick plucked the string associated to that key. These principles were developed and led onto the harpsichord. The keys on these instruments were not touch sensitive until an Italian called Bartomoleo Cristofori had the brainwave to replace the picks with hammers. This was groundbreaking in that the hammers allowed musicians to play each key with any desired velocity e.g. loudly, softly etc. The instrument is known as the piano. The system designed back then hasn't changed much since. Around 50 years ago Ya
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/discover/musical-instruments/how-to-choose-a-digital-keyboard-for-beginners/

Compare Piano Wizard Academy vs. Other Piano Learning Methods

2015-09-16T13:43:00.001-07:00

There are many piano learning methods. Choosing the wrong one can lead to the same old result of failure as over 80% do within their first year or two of piano lessons.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/piano-wizard-academy-vs-other-piano-learning-methods/

Piano Wizard Academy Home School Edition

2015-09-14T13:05:00.001-07:00

Piano Wizard Academy Homes School Edition - an economical, fun, and effective way to add homeschooling music lessons to your children's curriculum.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/home-school-edition

What Is Piano Wizard Academy

2015-09-13T08:03:00.001-07:00

Piano Wizard Academy is the ONLY method that teaches music by emulating the way we NATURALLY learn our native language.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/what-is-piano-wizard-academy

6 simple ways to bring the language of music into your home

2015-09-08T13:28:00.001-07:00

Make the adventure of learning the language of music something you share with them. You don';t need to be the expert, just the courageous guide
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/chris-salter/6-simple-ways-to-bring-music-into-your-home/

Play piano in minutes with an amazingly simple video game

2015-09-07T17:00:00.001-07:00

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

Why Choose Piano Wizard? » Piano Wizard Academy

2015-09-06T07:54:00.001-07:00

When it comes to learning to play piano you have choices. Discover why Piano Wizard Academy is the ultimate solution to music learning
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/choose-piano-wizard/

How to add fingering to any Piano Wizard song or lesson

2015-09-05T06:33:00.001-07:00

This tutorial is useful for piano teachers or parents with musical knowledge. If you know the fingering of a song, after you can edit the file and add fingering for your students / children. The process is simple. Drop the MIDI file into your Piano Wizard my songs folder. For instructions refer to how to add [ ]
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/blog/piano-wizard-blog/how-to-add-fingering-to-any-piano-wizard-song-or-lesson/

Beyond The Mozart Effect

2015-09-04T14:29:00.001-07:00

FREE eBook download. What started out as a simple experiment on the benefits of music soon became so successful that by 1990 hundreds of centers had been established.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/beyond-the-mozart-effect/

How To Sit At The Piano

2015-09-04T11:37:00.001-07:00

Robert Estrin from livingpianos.com explores why how you sit at the piano is extremely important. It offers you the most ergonomic position for tone production and technical fluency. It also assures that you can practice for long periods without causing injury. Wind players are accustomed to focusing on embouchure (lip position) on their instruments for optimum performance. How you sit at the piano is no different. In this video we will explore ideal sitting position which will benefit your piano playing and enjoyment. The post How To Sit At The Piano appeared first on Piano Wizard Academy Virtual Campus.
http://www.pianowizardacademy.com/campus/learn/beginner-piano-lessons/how-to-sit-at-the-piano/