Overview

Introducing the eMedia My Piano Starter Pack. It has everything your child needs to begin playing piano: an electronic keyboard sized for small fingers, a power supply and a USB cable for connecting the MIDI keyboard to your computer. The keyboard features built-in speakers and realistic sampled sounds. What’s more, it comes with a great teacher: the new, interactive eMedia My Piano CD-ROM (for Windows & Mac computers) for children ages 5 and up, plus a bonus My Piano DVD.

The eMedia My Piano award-winning, educational software is what sets this piano pack apart from all others. In eMedia My Piano an animated character named Pam the Piano leads kids through over 100 lessons with songs, instruction and games. Authored and demonstrated by Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, the lessons are thorough and great fun for kids of all ages.

Note: This product normally ships only to street addresses, but shipping to a post office box is possible with an increased shipping cost. Call (888) 363-3424 to make arrangements.

Features

Your eMedia My Piano Starter Pack includes: eMedia My Piano software (Win/Mac) 49-key keyboard (midsize keys – designed for kids) USB cable AC adaptor Installation guide Bonus eMedia My Piano DVD! Your MIDI keyboard features: 49 midsize keys – size made for kids USB port LCD screen – shows music notes in music notation Over 100 realistic sampled instrument sounds (includes drum kits) Built-in speakers 5 memory/drum pads 100 auto-accompaniment styles 80 demo songs Record and playback feature Piano chord dictionary Metronome Sustain feature One touch accompaniment 32-note polyphony Headphone jack Microphone jack Runs on 6 “C” batteries or use the included 9V AC adapter
eMedia’s My Piano CD-ROM teaches with over 100 step-by-step lessons including video demonstrations of techniques. By using the included MIDI keyboard, your child will get specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms, so that he/she can play better faster. View list of lessons.
See it now! The Fun Way to Learn! The award-winning eMedia My Piano educational software is what sets this keyboard kit apart from all others. In eMedia My Piano an animated character named Pam the Piano leads kids through over 100 lessons, authored and demonstrated by Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. eMedia My Piano covers basics such as proper hand and finger position, learning notes, counting rhythm, playing harmonies, and reading music. All this and more is taught with popular songs and melodies. The interactive games interspersed throughout the method make learning fun and easy. eMedia My Piano teaches with the help of videos and live recorded songs. The Animated Keyboard shows kids where to put their fingers as the music plays. The speed of the music can be adjusted with MIDI tracks, so kids can learn at their own pace. When My Piano is used with the MIDI keyboard included in this pack, students get feedback on notes and rhythms they played incorrectly and are shown what they should have played instead. Separate audio tracks (left/right hand, piano only/voice only) and colorful MIDI accompaniments provide engaging practice options. Additional valuable tools such as a metronome and digital recorder are also included. The eMedia My Piano Starter Pack is the perfect way to introduce children of all ages to playing piano!
(click to enlarge)	Animated Keyboard The Animated Keyboard shows color-coded fingerings as the music plays so kids can easily follow along. Double-clicking on any chord or note will also show them where to put their fingers.
(click to enlarge)	Interactive Feedback When used with the included MIDI keyboard, kids get interactive feedback on notes and rhythms they played wrong and find out what they should have played instead. there’s also an overall score to show them how well they did on the song.
(click to enlarge)	Full-Motion Videos The lessons are easy to follow with our large-format videos, featuring split-screens and close-ups that guide kids through songs and playing techniques.
(click to enlarge) (click to enlarge)	Interactive Games Games help children learn chords and songs by reviewing what they learned in the lessons. By interacting with the playful characters and scenes, kids will have fun while learning music!
	Metronome Kids can set their own tempo and get audio and/or visual cues for staying on beat so they can play in time with the music.
	Digital Recorder The digital recorder allows kids to play into the computer’s built-in microphone (or an external one), record their performance, and save it to the computer. This handy tool lets them listen to what they played and share it with their family and friends.

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Reviews

What reviewers are saying about My Piano software...

EDITOR’S CHOICE 2008

– Warren Buckleitner, Children's Technology Review

EDITOR’S CHOICE 2008

"My Piano is a great software package to teach younger kids how to play the piano."

– Terry Kibiloski, Computer Times

EDITOR’S CHOICE 2008

"Very well structured with a logical flow for maximum educational potential for children."

– Rev. James Fisher, The Toy Man™

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2008

– Rev. James Fisher, The Toy Man™

2008 PREFERRED CHOICE AWARD – Educational CD-ROM Music

– Creative Child Magazine

"As a trained pianist, eMedia My Piano is a great first time program to jump-start a future pianist into playing piano at an early age... this program uses the same basic training methods that I went through."

– Joshua Virata, The U.S. Daily

"A smart, clean, and easy to follow piano tutorial for beginners... one of the best interactive piano training packages available."

– Chad Criswell, MusicEdMagic.com

– KidzWorld.com

"Ideal for Younger Children"
Grade: A (Cumulative, Fun, and Social Interaction)

– Toy Tips

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Requirements

System Requirements

* Users of Windows XP must have Microsoft Service Pack 2 installed (or higher).

Questions about system requirements? Contact our technical support department.

Academic Lab Packs

Educator Lab Packs

The eMedia My Piano Starter Pack is also available in discounted multi-station lab packs and site licenses for schools.
For more information, please contact the eMedia Educational Sales Department.