Learning Stages

This program uses skill stacking.

What is Skill stacking?

Become excellent at one motor-coordination task.

Then add a 2nd, then a 3rd, and so on...

Strategy is key
to Awesome practical skill

You can train your mind to do anything...with the right system.

Building Blocks Stage I

Master the names of the keys
Internalize basic (6-8 weeks)
Rhythms, Finger Numbers and symbols
Develop a good sense of (Same 6-8 weeks) Rhythm and Coordination by practicing a lot of easy music.

Building Blocks Stage 2

Learn to read the Grand Staff (beginner level) (1 - 2 weeks)
Introduction to basic (Throughout)
Practicing Techniques
(e.g.: C!TY system, etc.)
Internalize more complex Rhythms and Chord basics (Harmony)

Building Blocks Stage 3

Combining Practicing Techniques
(C!TY system)
Playing with both hands simultaneously.
Learn to make your own melodies (Applied Harmony)

Resources for Students

Piano Beginners Starter Kit

A comprehensive list of materials.

Memory Systems for Pianists

Easy, fun and reliable.

C!ty System

Our secret sauce.

Tenuto App Tutorials

A handy dandy tool!

ABRSM Piano Resources

A growing repository of resources!

Parents Resources

Help your child practice, and more...

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