Want to be a Sight-reader? Some musicians have a great ear, some are excellent at reading, and at Let's Play Music we set our students up to do both!  Sight-reading is the ability to look at music and play it correctly without having practiced it.  How can you become better at sight-reading?  A recent study surveyed MTNA-certified piano teachers and found that while 86% thought sight-reading was important, only 7% said they addressed it systematically with their students.  So

Is a C-E-G chord always red? Not quite! In Let’s Play Music, students discover that chords can change roles—red, blue, or yellow—depending on where DO is. Just like a person can be a mother, daughter, or granddaughter in different stories, chords play different roles in music. Learning this “magic of key change” helps students understand harmony and how songs move, travel, and return home.

Not sure what piano to buy for Let's Play Music? 🎹 No need to rush—1st Year gives you time to shop! Explore tips for choosing the right keyboard or piano to set your child up for success before the Green Semester. 🎶