"Experts tell us that 90% of all brain development occurs by the age of five. If we don't begin thinking about education in the early years, our children are at risk of falling behind by the time they start Kindergarten." |
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Wunderkeys™ Program
Piano for Preschoolers Ages 3-5
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An encouraging first experience in piano lessons is critical to your child's future musical enjoyment. Every aspect of the program has been carefully designed and tested to create an engaged, constructive, positive, and FUN learning environment.
An all-encompassing piano lesson means that your preschooler will participate in five different and unique activities during their weekly lesson time. This ensures that they remain focused, engaged, and happy. The developmental abilities of 3-5 year olds are very different than that of 6 year olds and older... for which most other piano programs are created. |
This program is created specifically with preschoolers in mind who are new to music and the piano. Each lesson is a private one-on-one lesson with parent(s) in attendance for 30 minutes each lesson.
The lesson will consist of 4-5 different activities to keep the preschoolers attentive, engaged, and having fun! There are approximately 30-33 lessons in total for the program. After completion of the program, students can continue with the Wunderkeys Program and/or begin with My First Piano Adventures or Piano Adventures. Please note: While this program is catered for ages 3-5 years old, we do believe this program is best suited for children between ages 3.5 to 4.5 years old. |
There are many different concepts that a preschooler needs to grasp before jumping into a “traditional” piano piece. Therefore, our preschool piano lessons are spent exploring the piano in ways in which they are capable.
All lessons are geared towards having them understand everything they will need to know before being able to read notated music. It is the perfect way to lead into a mainstream book series... and a life of musical enjoyment. 
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Wunderkeys™ Program
Piano for Preschoolers Ages 3-5
FAQ
Are WunderKeys™ lessons private or group lessons?
The WunderKeys™ program is specifically designed to be offered as a one-on-one lesson. For many preschoolers this is their first experience in a non-group setting. This arrangement allows the instructor to personalize the lessons to each individual child’s needs as well as ensuring that your child is an active participant for the entire lesson duration.
However, we have created a group piano lesson version "Wunderbies & Musical Friends" along with other musical friends such as Beethoven Bear & Mozart Mouse to create a more well-rounded program. Click here for program information.
How long are they? How often?
WunderKeys™ lessons are 20-30 minutes and take place once a week. If the child is participating online lessons, the program will be for 20 minutes.
Do I need a piano at home?
Your child will need an instrument to practice on at home. This can be an acoustic piano, a digital piano or even a keyboard. Read more about types of piano here.
My little one is really active – I’m not sure they can sit for 30 minutes.
WunderKeys™ has been designed with preschoolers’ needs in mind. They will not be expected to sit patiently at the piano bench for 20-30 minutes! We incorporate four to five different activities into each lesson to ensure your child is always focused, engaged, and active – each activity is designed to reinforce concepts learned in their books. Our priority is to ensure that your child is enjoying every single minute of their lessons!
What's the deal with the math?
WunderKeys™ is primarily a program designed to teach beginning piano skills. However, it is a well- known fact that music and math are closely related. As a bonus to this program, the WunderKeys™ books highlight this relationship and give your child a head-start on kindergarten math concepts and a positive first exposure to math. WunderKeys™ students learn sorting, ordering, counting, comparison, classification, and pattern recognition.
When will they play songs?
The developmental abilities of 3-5 year olds are very different than that of 6 year olds and older... for which most other piano programs are created. There are many different concepts that your preschooler will need to grasp before jumping into a “traditional” piano piece. Therefore, our preschool piano lessons are spent exploring the piano in ways in which they are capable. All lessons are geared towards having them understand everything they will need to know before being able to read notated music. It is the perfect way to lead into a mainstream book series... and a life of musical enjoyment.
WunderKeys™ Duets allow students to play “real pieces” along with their teacher, ensuring success and enjoyment.
I have no musical background at all. How can I help my child at home?
After each lesson in the book is a Home Activity Sheet that can be completed with your child during practice time at home. The books are designed to allow all parents to help with home practice, regardless of prior musical knowledge. At this age “practicing” should be approximately 5-8 minutes every day and is spent reinforcing what was learned in the lesson, and building finger strength and coordination. The intent is for home practice to provide you with some “bonding on the bench” time with your child, sharing in the fun of music.
What are the program costs?
Please inquire directly for the cost of each lesson.
Do I need to purchase the books?
There are three method books in the WunderKeys™ series. Method books 2 & 3 can be purchased directly from us or on your own through Amazon. The books include both lesson activities and homework sheets.
Can I get a preview of the books?
Yes, you certainly can! Inquire about our lessons by starting here and we will send you a copy of the first 3 lessons free. If you are ready to get started with us, you can purchase the books by clicking on the photo of the books below!
The WunderKeys™ program is specifically designed to be offered as a one-on-one lesson. For many preschoolers this is their first experience in a non-group setting. This arrangement allows the instructor to personalize the lessons to each individual child’s needs as well as ensuring that your child is an active participant for the entire lesson duration.
However, we have created a group piano lesson version "Wunderbies & Musical Friends" along with other musical friends such as Beethoven Bear & Mozart Mouse to create a more well-rounded program. Click here for program information.
How long are they? How often?
WunderKeys™ lessons are 20-30 minutes and take place once a week. If the child is participating online lessons, the program will be for 20 minutes.
Do I need a piano at home?
Your child will need an instrument to practice on at home. This can be an acoustic piano, a digital piano or even a keyboard. Read more about types of piano here.
My little one is really active – I’m not sure they can sit for 30 minutes.
WunderKeys™ has been designed with preschoolers’ needs in mind. They will not be expected to sit patiently at the piano bench for 20-30 minutes! We incorporate four to five different activities into each lesson to ensure your child is always focused, engaged, and active – each activity is designed to reinforce concepts learned in their books. Our priority is to ensure that your child is enjoying every single minute of their lessons!
What's the deal with the math?
WunderKeys™ is primarily a program designed to teach beginning piano skills. However, it is a well- known fact that music and math are closely related. As a bonus to this program, the WunderKeys™ books highlight this relationship and give your child a head-start on kindergarten math concepts and a positive first exposure to math. WunderKeys™ students learn sorting, ordering, counting, comparison, classification, and pattern recognition.
When will they play songs?
The developmental abilities of 3-5 year olds are very different than that of 6 year olds and older... for which most other piano programs are created. There are many different concepts that your preschooler will need to grasp before jumping into a “traditional” piano piece. Therefore, our preschool piano lessons are spent exploring the piano in ways in which they are capable. All lessons are geared towards having them understand everything they will need to know before being able to read notated music. It is the perfect way to lead into a mainstream book series... and a life of musical enjoyment.
WunderKeys™ Duets allow students to play “real pieces” along with their teacher, ensuring success and enjoyment.
I have no musical background at all. How can I help my child at home?
After each lesson in the book is a Home Activity Sheet that can be completed with your child during practice time at home. The books are designed to allow all parents to help with home practice, regardless of prior musical knowledge. At this age “practicing” should be approximately 5-8 minutes every day and is spent reinforcing what was learned in the lesson, and building finger strength and coordination. The intent is for home practice to provide you with some “bonding on the bench” time with your child, sharing in the fun of music.
What are the program costs?
Please inquire directly for the cost of each lesson.
Do I need to purchase the books?
There are three method books in the WunderKeys™ series. Method books 2 & 3 can be purchased directly from us or on your own through Amazon. The books include both lesson activities and homework sheets.
Can I get a preview of the books?
Yes, you certainly can! Inquire about our lessons by starting here and we will send you a copy of the first 3 lessons free. If you are ready to get started with us, you can purchase the books by clicking on the photo of the books below!
Do you offer trial lessons?
Yes, we do. We recommend booking a "free trial lesson" before signing up. This way, we can meet you and your preschooler personally and discuss if it is the right timing and fit for learning piano.
Yes, we do. We recommend booking a "free trial lesson" before signing up. This way, we can meet you and your preschooler personally and discuss if it is the right timing and fit for learning piano.
