As the festive season is nearly upon us, I’m offering a special Christmas gift for my readers. American teacher, composer and arranger Carol Matz is no stranger to my blog; I have previously featured several of her piano pieces and arrangements.
Carol’s new Interactive Piano Method® is a unique method for beginners (which takes pianists up to elementary level at present) that includes lesson books with corresponding online materials. Students can access the online activities (such as theory games, ear training, virtual flashcards, note spelling, etc.) on any computer or tablet, and get instant feedback on their answers. Teachers can even work with students in the lesson, checking in on their progress during the week.
Each level includes a Lesson Book, Online Activities, PDF Downloads (Performance Pieces, Activity Sheets, Sight-Reading, Technique), as well as MP3 teacher duet accompaniments. The Lesson Book is also provided as a downloadable PDF which can be printed and/or used on a tablet (such as an iPad, or Android tablet). Currently, levels 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B are available.
As a special holiday giveaway for my readers, Carol is offering each one of you a free level of your choice. You may choose to receive either the US version or the recently released AUS/UK Edition.
Here’s a quick video featuring some of the online activities:
To claim your free level:
- First, click here.
- Add one “Digital-Only Package” of any level to your cart (retail value $18.95 USD).
- Apply the Coupon Code: MELANIEROCKS (that was Carol’s idea!)
- Proceed through checkout (your total will be $0.00).
This offer will be available for one week only (from today), and I hope it might inspire those who have yet to learn to play the piano (a new year’s resolution?). It may also be useful for teachers looking for a different approach in their teaching. Enjoy!
Carol Matz has composed and arranged over 300 published titles for piano students. An experienced piano teacher herself, Carol has presented numerous piano-teaching workshops throughout the United States, Canada, England, New Zealand, and Australia. She is well-known for her “Famous & Fun” series (Alfred).
My Publications:
For much more information about how to practice piano repertoire, take a look at my two-book piano course, Play it again: PIANO (Schott). Covering a huge array of styles and genres, 49 progressive pieces from approximately Grade 1 – 8 level are featured, with at least two pages of practice tips for every piece. A convenient and beneficial course for students of any age, with or without a teacher, and it can also be used alongside piano examination syllabuses too.
You can find out more about my other piano publications and compositions here.
from Melanie Spanswick http://ift.tt/2BprtG6
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