Welcome to Piano Wonderland!
The opportunity to learn to play the piano is a lifelong pleasure for oneself,
and an perfect gift for others.
Your children's musical journey begins here, on Day One of their lives.
Small group piano class starting at age zero.
The MDA Piano Academy group class curriculum is based on a music teaching tradition known as "rhythomique" in my native Japan,
which is translated as eurythmics in English. This educational approach is modeled after the teaching philosophy of history's greatest music masters, such as Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze. Non-sequencing year-round group classes for pre-piano students are ideal for all children who want to experience and enjoy music with their peers while also getting ready for future one-on-one piano lessons.
Classes are open to students aged 0 to 6 years.
Parental attendance is required for students under the age of five (including five years old). Parents' support and interests are the most important factors in their children's learning. Your children and you will learn piano together, allowing parents to learn how to help and support their children's home learning during the week.
Me, my baby, and my piano
Baby Class (0–1.5 y.o.)
Family music class
music experience
Your baby's first musical experience classes will include live piano sounds, gentle, soothing lullabies, and lively, fun music from around the world. Your baby will move with you through the piano accompaniments and will experience musical skills for the first time in their lives, including:
Rhythms and beat: Binary(un-down) and Ternary( swing)
Varieties of tempo: fast and slow
Dynamics: loud and soft
Pitches: high and low
Dance, dance, dance with the piano!:
Toddler Class (1.5–3 y.o.)
Me and my little human
Musical Foundation
Introducing musical world to your toddler.
Leaning music foundation through singing, movement, games, stories, and activities
Your toddlers will move (dance) with you to the piano accompaniment to learn basic musical skills such as;
Tempo: fast and slow.
Beat/Rhythm: skip, walk, run; binary rhythms and ternary rhythms.
Pitches related to vocal development: high and low, solfege
Dynamics: soft/loud
First steps for learning body anatomy
Pre-Piano Fun Circle
pre-K class (3-5 y.o.)
Keyboard Preparation
Introduction to Music Notation
The first approach to the piano is the primary focus of this class, which focuses on developing fundamental musical skills through engaging games, movements, and singing. This is the stage when your preschoolers and kindergarteners will learn about the piano and get their first experience of it.
They will learn about keyboard geography and topography. Their solfege ability (pitch recognition) will be linked to learning note names on the keyboard while playing the piano.
Body anatomy and piano technique will be introduced.
Musicianship they will learn:
Pitch recognition-Solfege note names
Meter-binary and ternary
Tempo: slow to fast
Rhythm: varietywithf different rhythms
Dynamics
Piano Fun Fan Buddy Club
Kinder class (5–6 y.o.)
Mastering music notation
Basic Piano Technique
This class will be a group piano lesson for kindergarten students taught using Piano Fun methods, a novel approach to teaching music notation and piano technique to young beginners. ITO Yoshimi, a Japanese pianist and Alexander Technique certified piano pedagogue, developed the method. Students continue to develop their basic musical skills through a variety of off-the-bench activities such as moving to music, singing, and playing games.
They will learn:
Music notations
Body anatomy
Piano technique
Piano duet
Giggle, wiggle, summer booster
Hands-On Learning
Summer recap classes are designed for students who want to review and relearn what they have learned over the past year. All current students who enrolled within the last year, regardless of age, are welcome to participate. We'll work through everything together.
Foundational Elements for Successful Early Music Education for Your Children
Gross Motor Skills;
Full-body movement improves core strength and muscle strength, which are crucial for developing hand-eye coordination and balance.
Fine motor skills:
Fine motor skills are defined as the small, precise movements we perform with our hands, fingers, feet, and toes. They require the intricate coordination of your muscles, joints, and nerves. Fine motor control is a complex process that is necessary for playing the piano.
Movement
Students will learn beat, rhythm, and tempo through movements accompanied by live piano music.
Classical music experience
Exposing students to the finest music literature at a young age promotes intellectual development, critical thinking, and the ability to take a comprehensive view in the future.
Parental Bonding
The class is intended for children and families to share and enjoy together. A strong bond between parents and children promotes healthy growth and emotional balance, which has a significant impact on learning.