KinderBach is an online piano program for children ages 3-7 (DVD’s are available for those without internet service).  Supplies that are required to use this program are listed as follows:

• Piano or electric keyboard (3 or 4 octaves, full-sized keys preferred)
• Computer with high-speed internet connection or a DVD player
• Craft materials such as scissors, glue, crayons, card stock paper, etc.

KinderBach uses a multi-sensory approach to teach piano.  Video lessons introduce concepts using different characters and familiar childrens’ songs are often played.  Different games and craft activities make the lessons fun and memorable.  After each lesson, the student has an opportunity to put into practice what was learned at the piano or keyboard.

We used KinderBach with A and she responded very well to the program.  She would sing the songs from the lessons during the day and would sometimes ask when we will be doing another lesson.  KinderBach is great for parents who have no musical background and would like to have a piano lesson program that is easy to use and can be used at the student’s pace (review prior lessons or forward lessons at anytime).  What I like about it is there’s very little preparation needed for the lessons – just make sure you have craft supplies on hand.  However, if you have a musical background and want a more serious approach to teaching piano, KinderBach may be on the simple/basic side.  If you plan to offer classical instruction to your children, teaching them good technique among many other concepts is critical from the very beginning which I felt was not emphasized with KinderBach.  But overall, I think it is a great program for introducing music and basic piano to young children (my recommendation is ages 3-5) with little preparation and stress for the parents.

KinderBach online membership is available for $95.88 for an annual membership, or $19.99 monthly membership, or $5.95 for a single day pass.  DVD packages start at $40.45.  A free online trial is also available.

You can read more reviews of KinderBach by my fellow TOS Crew members at the Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew blog.

Disclosure:  This product was provided to our family for free as members of the 2009-2010 Old Schoolhouse Magazine Homeschool Crew.  Reviews and opinions expressed in this blog are our own.