Applegate Music Studio Now Offering Unique Interactive Piano Curriculum

PHOENIX - June 22, 2013 - PRLog -- In a groundbreaking paper published in 1993, cognitive psychologist Anders Ericsson added a crucial tweak to the old joke, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Deliberate practice." What he meant by that change might be the difference between being successful or unsuccessful at learning to play the piano.

He concludes that addressing problems immediately during practice means that students are likely to practice inaccurate notes and rhythm for a whole week only to be discovered at their next lesson. This popular problem means having to take time to re-learn the piece, which equals frustration for student and teacher - and possibly, a big reason why many students don’t make it past their first year of piano lessons, Being able to address the issues described in Ericsson’s article would mean faster learning and more motivation and fun.

But without an experienced teacher sitting beside you every time you practice, how can piano students practice deliberately so they can correct their own mistakes immediately and achieve their musical goals quickly? Enter Piano Marvel.

What is Piano Marvel?
Piano Marvel is a computer-based curriculum that assesses the student's playing, giving them valuable information instantly as they practice. Applegate Music Studio, based in Phoenix, AZ, USA is currently the only music studio in the area to feature this innovative method.

With a computer connected to an electronic piano keyboard, Piano Marvel will:
* assess your practice, showing you immediately where the mistakes are.
* allow you to play each piece over and over until you earn a virtual bronze, silver or gold trophy according to your performance.
* track your progress and add those trophies to your personalized, virtual trophy case.

With Piano Marvel, you always know where you are and where you’re going with your music learning.

What’s included with Piano Marvel?
For a nominal monthly subscription, you have access to approximately 3,000 graded pieces that include scales, chords, technique exercises, and repertoire pieces from classical, jazz, blues, and sacred genres.

Learn Piano Online?
While Piano Marvel is very successful in the local studio, it is also an excellent tool for online lessons. Applegate Music Studio offers both types of lessons so anyone wanting to learn the piano for a career or a wonderful hobby can take advantage of this unique system if they live across town or across the ocean.

Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve had previous musical instruction without much success, Piano Marvel is your best bet to make music a lifelong companion. Contact Applegate Music Studio for a free demonstration of this unique learning system and see what music education is like in the new century.

APPLEGATE Music Studio • Terry Smith, 602.399.0290 • www.applegatemusicstudio.com