Piano Lessons
Kids, Teens, Adults, and Seniors
Suitable for Home School Programs
Houston Music & Wellness Center
Sing! Drum! Play Piano!
Music for Wellness
Piano Lessons for Kids & Teans
Online Piano Lessons
Suitable for Home School Programs
Cindy, was very knowledgeable of the material and she was patient and kind. I am looking forward to the next series of lessons.
— Grace Taylor, Grandmother
Cindy is a great motivator, and her vibrant personality makes each class a fun experience. She also gives a personal touch of love and acceptance in dealing with the students.
— Eddie Rojas, Trumpet Player
Why Piano Adventures?
I really like teaching my students the Piano Adventures program because it moves the student in a step-by-step process that develops confidence and skill development.
I have seen my students grow and enjoy the process of learning to play piano
and they are motivated to practice like no other program.
Piano Adventures is an award-winning piano series with a student-centered approach
which uses analysis, creativity, and expression to develop a “musical mind and heart.”
The delightful pianistic pieces, and creative theory pages, combined with an outstanding
technical approach encourages practice and progress—with adventure!
My First Piano Adventures
Traditional Piano Lessons
Kids Ages 5-6 and up
Suitable for Home School Programs
Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano Adventure captures the child’s playful spirit. Fun-filled songs, rhythm games, and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills.
The Primer Level’s A, B, and C introduce young beginners to the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number.
Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic experimentation with the pedal.
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Learn musical concepts with engaging songs
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Build ear-training, eye-training and improvisation skills
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Develop physical skills for expressive playing
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Prepare for advancement to Level 1
Piano Adventures
Traditional Piano Lessons
Primer through Level 5
Ages 7-11
Suitable for Home School Programs
Beginning students ages 7 to 11, start at the Primer Level and progress through the eight levels of the basic edition (Primer through 5).
Piano Adventures is the teaching method of choice at leading university programs and music studios around the world. This student-centered approach uses analysis, creativity, and expression to develop a “musical mind and heart.”
The delightful pianistic pieces, and creative theory pages, combined with an outstanding technical approach encourage practice and progress—with adventure!
Students work through the correlated Lesson, Theory, Technique & Artistry, and Performance Books work together to support the whole musician. Other supplemental books enhance students’ skills and enjoyment.
Accelerated Piano Adventures
Traditional Piano Lessons
Kids Ages 11 and up
Suitable for Home School Programs
Accelerated Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position.
Accelerated Book 2 covers Major and minor pentascale, intervals through the 6th, and C, G, and F major scales.
Students learn and develop the same skills as younger students of Piano Adventures from the Primer through Level 2B, but in a format suitable for their age group.
At the completion of Accelerated Book 2, students are ready to move into Level 3A of Piano Adventures.
At each level, Students work through the correlated Lesson, Theory, Technique & Artistry, and Performance Books work together to support the whole musician.
Other supplemental books enhance students’ skills and enjoyment.
Recreational Piano Lessons
Way Cool Keyboarding
for Kids and Teans
Suitable for Home School Programs
Pedagogy in Motion is a recreational music making program
designed for both kids and adults who have always wanted to enjoy playing piano,
but didn't want to take traditional piano lessons or have the stress of practicing every day.
A Recreational Music Wellness
Piano Program with Health Benefits
Wellness Piano for Kids
Recreational Music Making
1st-5th Grade - Ages 6-10
Suitable for Home School Programs
"Way Cool" Keyboarding 4 Kids!
Book Levels 1 & 2
Experience musical and nonmusical benefits, including the development of concentration and listening skills as they learn to blend together as an ensemble.
Improvisation, composition and other expressive activities will have your child looking forward to each week as they make music with their friends.
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Experience non-musical benefits of wellness through music
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Develop musical skills in a fun, easy to follow format
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Learn to develop listening skills
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Learn to read music
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Learn to play chords
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Enjoy the creative process of improvisation
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Learn a new song each week
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Enjoy being supported by a fun background track while playing
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No practice required, only encouraged
Wellness Piano for Teens Recreational Music Making
6th-12th Grade - Ages 11-17
Suitable for Home School Programs
“Way Cool” Keyboarding for Teens!
Book Levels 1 & 2
From the very first lesson, students:
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Enjoy playing music in contemporary, rock ‘n roll, praise and worship and pop styles.
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Learn to play chords charts in a fun and creative step-by-step approach
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Play along with Way Cool accompaniment tracks that really “rock” and accelerate learning.
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Wellness activities bring about stress reduction and other health and wellness benefits.
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No practice required, only encouraged.
Wellness Piano for Kids
Recreational Music Making
1st-5th Grade - Ages 6-10
Suitable for Home School Programs
"Way Cool" Keyboarding 4 Kids!
Book Levels 1 & 2
Experience musical and nonmusical benefits, including the development of concentration and listening skills as they learn to blend together as an ensemble.
Improvisation, composition and other expressive activities will have your child looking forward to each week as they make music with their friends.
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Experience non-musical benefits of wellness through music
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Develop musical skills in a fun, easy to follow format
-
Learn to develop listening skills
-
Learn to read music
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Learn to play chords
-
Enjoy the creative process of improvisation
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Learn a new song each week
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Enjoy being supported by a fun background track while playing
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No practice required, only encouraged
Benefits of Piano Lessons
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Health Benefits of Piano Lessons
Learning to play the piano provides a comprehensive workout for your brain, enhances motor skills, and acts as a powerful therapeutic outlet. It improves cognitive function, builds discipline through practice, and offers a lifelong source of creative fulfillment and joy.
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It affects Cognitive & Brain Health, Enhancing Memory and Neuroplasticity
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Improves Physical Coordination, Ambidexterity and Fine Motor Skills:
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Improves Mental & Emotional Wellbeing by Relieving Stress and Encourages Self Expression.
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Enhances Life Skills by increasing Focus and Concentration
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It also has been shown to have a positive effect on Social Connections, Discipline, Increased Self-Esteem, and Socialization
Wellness Piano for Teens Recreational Music Making
6th-12th Grade - Ages 11-17
Suitable for Home School Programs
“Way Cool” Keyboarding for Teens!
Book Levels 1 & 2
From the very first lesson, students:
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Enjoy playing music in contemporary, rock ‘n roll, praise and worship and pop styles.
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Learn to play chords charts in a fun and creative step-by-step approach
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Play along with Way Cool accompaniment tracks that really “rock” and accelerate learning.
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Wellness activities bring about stress reduction and other health and wellness benefits.
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No practice required, only encouraged.