DescriptionA group piano course designed for preschool age students that was written to provide appropriate piano instruction for four-, five-, six-year olds while simultaneously developing listening skills. The series was designed to provide a balance between the discipline necessary for playing the instrument and there enjoyment one gets form the process of music-making. The course centers around the adventures of Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse as they learn about music and the use of the stuffed animals in the actual piano instruction brings the story to life. Each lesson includes a variety of activities chosen from keyboard performance (students play individual keyboards during the lesson), singing, music appreciation, coloring, movement, activities with magnetic/dry erase board, listening and rhythm activities. The activities that occur in the lesson are structured to take into consideration the young child's small hands and limited attention span.