Adventus is the number one, complete learn to play piano system. This program teaches the child to play piano in a simplistic but fun manner all using the computer. It is simply amazing to see.
Available on disk or by download, this program is worth the price. It thoroughly takes the child through music lessons, not just teaching them piano but also the history of music in the process. Lessons are lead by some of the greatest musical talents of all time: Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and so very many more.
For this particular review, we worked through Volume 1 of Children’s Music Journey. Children’s Music Journey Volumes 1, 2, and 3 have been created to be used with ages 4-10. For children over 10, Piano Suite is recommended. A Midi Keyboard with a USB connection is also required for this product to work, as well as a computer with a USB connection or adapter.
My children have been amazed by the Adventus Children’s Music Journey program. They beg to use this product and have learned so much from it. Being simple and fun to use, even my four year old has truly enjoyed using this one and since my oldest, age 12, enjoys computer games and animation, he’s also enjoyed working through this program.
The program is fully animated. It includes fun games that allow the child to work at their own pace and level, to thoroughly gain knowledge in their music lessons. There are extra games for practicing lessons learned that can be repeated at will or as needed while working through the program. The program is multi-leveled and can be used with multiple children.
The program coloring is vivid, the artists speak clearly and are easily understood. Not only that, the program is truly captivating and the information provided keeps the child wanting to learn more. The presentation keeps the child from becoming bored with learning about music.
During our review of this program, we allowed all three of our children to work through the program on their own with minimal input from outside sources. My older children were able to work through on their own with no issues. My younger daughter was able to work through with minimal help from myself or a sibling, and her siblings were able to help her as she worked through with no problems leading her.
We used this several times a week and it became more of a fun reward, than a lesson in music. The kids really love the program and ask to use it again and again. I, too, am amazed with the ease of use and quality of this product and I personally found it fun to use myself for piano lessons at home.
Adventus MusIQ Homschool programs can be purchased online through the Adventus website. Pricing for the program varies and can be purchased as a monthly program subscription, as a product download per book or per set or as a full bundled set of all products.
Year one quick start bundle is priced at $199.95 and includes:
-Children’s Music Journey Volume 1
– Beginner Level 1 Lesson Plans
– M-Audio KeyRig 49 MIDI piano keyboard
Children’s Music Journey Volumes 1,2 and 3 lesson plans can be bought separately for $89.95 each or you can bundle all three with the year one lesson plans and a Midi keyboard for $309.95.
Piano Suite is also available through Adventus for various pricing per unit or bundle.
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