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Piano Prodigy - A Comprehensive Piano Learning Video Game

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Piano Prodigy revolutionizes music education with an innovative approach that combines gamification with traditional music theory. Designed by expert music instructors, this fun and intuitive program teaches children and adults how to play the piano, read sheet music, and learn music theory—all while enjoying an engaging game.

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Homeschool-Friendly Music Curriculum

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Piano Prodigy offers a unique homeschool curriculum that integrates video lessons and a lesson book directly within the game. It provides a comprehensive, interactive learning experience that makes it easy to start learning the piano, even with no prior experience. This all-in-one piano learning video game allows students to:

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Learn how to play the piano through gamified lessons
Read sheet music and understand music theory
Explore the history of music
Enjoy fun mini-games and progress tracking

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Key Features of Piano Prodigy

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Gamified Learning – Innovative gaming techniques make piano lessons fun and engaging
Integrated Video and Book Lessons – 50 video lessons and 50 book lessons that teach piano, music theory, and history
Bonus Songs – 10 bonus songs unlock as students progress through the curriculum
Multiple Mini-Games – Improve piano skills through interactive mini-games like Alien Invasion and Piano Beat
Improv Mode – Allows for free play and practice without a metronome
Progress Tracker – A trophy room to celebrate achievements and track progress
Supports Multiple Profiles – Perfect for homeschooling families with multiple learners
Accurate Music – 100% accurate key signatures and sheet music
Kid Tested, Parent Approved – A proven curriculum that’s both fun and educational

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Required and Recommended Items

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Required: You will need a USB keyboard, the software is all you need to start teaching your child how to play the piano.

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Recommended: We suggest using removable, washable keyboard stickers to color-coordinate the keys with the game for easier learning.

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System Requirements

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Windows 8/10 or greater
4GB of RAM
500 MB free hard disk space
Pentium® 4 or higher (Windows version)
DirectX® compatible sound card and OpenGL 2.0® video card (Windows version)

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Platform Availability

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Windows
Mac

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Introduce your young artists to the visual arts and view art through history. Lessons ignite imagination and teach fundamental principles through 36 projects that include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and more. 185 colorful illustrations and Master paintings. Third edition Master works and art history pages have been modified/updated. Need supplies? Add the Art Supplies Kit for Grades K-3 and have everything you need for Book 1 projects. Spiral-bound.

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This book is sure to delight young students with colorful illustrations and fine art prints.

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It focuses on the lives of artists who left the world with a vision that has awed and inspired for generations. Lessons are based on individual artists within major periods of art from the 13th century late Gothic period to the academy artists of the 18th century.

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Short fictional stories give a glimpse into each artist's childhood experience, which may have given him the unique vision of our world by which we know him and his art. The text is relevant to the young student's own experiences, making this an inspiring look at the period leading up to, during, and following the Renaissance.

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This book explores ideas that help students understand modern art from Impressionism to artists of today!

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Focus is given to artworks and ideas that had great influence on our culture and to artists who give positive, creative messages in their art, making this a perfect introduction to modern art for young students. Students who love to get their hands into things will love the emphasis on sculpture as and art form. Traditional methods of sculpting are introduced as students learn to model, carve, and construct, as well as working with new inventions of the 20th century: assemblages, mobiles, land art, and computer art.

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Art Supplies Kit for Artistic Pursuits: Grades K-3

The Homeschool Art Supplies Kit for Artistic Pursuits is the perfect addition to your curriculum, providing young artists with all the essential tools needed to get creative. This kit supports the first book of the ARTistic Pursuits: Grades K-3 series, offering a comprehensive set of supplies to help your child explore and develop their artistic skills.

Complete Homeschool Art Supplies Kit

Designed to inspire creativity and support hands-on learning, this art supplies kit includes everything needed for students to begin their artistic journey. Whether your child is drawing, painting, or sculpting, this kit has it all!

Included in the Art Supplies Kit

The Art Supplies Kit for Artistic Pursuits contains a carefully selected set of high-quality materials:

Ebony pencil for precise drawing
Vinyl eraser for clean corrections
Soft pastel chalks for vibrant colors
Pastel oil crayons for smooth blending
Watercolor crayons for vivid, wash-like effects
Watercolor brush for painting projects
Watercolor paper (9\" x 12\") for high-quality artwork
Sketch pad (9\" x 12\") for drawing and sketching
Assorted construction paper and art tissue for a range of creative possibilities
Children's scissors for safe cutting
Self-hardening clay (4 lbs.) for sculpture and modeling projects

Encourage Artistic Growth in Your Homeschool

The Homeschool Art Supplies Kit for Artistic Pursuits makes it easy to integrate art into your curriculum. Foster your child’s creativity, improve fine motor skills, and provide a rewarding artistic experience all with this complete kit. Perfect for young learners eager to explore the world of art!

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