Created by a piano instructor with over 20 years of teaching, Tickled Ivories emphasizes staff-note reading, rhythm counting, and sight-reading through interactive lessons that allow children to experience music as they learn to play . Tickled Ivories teaches beginners through intermediate students to read music which leads to a lifetime of piano playing pleasure.

• Tickled Ivories Piano Learning Program teaches beginners to correctly count rhythm, the geography of the keyboard, and the fundamentals of staff-note reading with an interactive curriculum, engaging music and corresponding theory activities allowing children to experience music.
• Tickled Ivories Piano Learning Program progresses students through a graduated course of color and number coding for the preschool student which soon translates to actual note names. School aged students begin an interactive curriculum that allows them to creatively acquire the ability to note read and ultimately developing musical independence.
• Learning at all ages is accomplished through hands-on, experiential lessons rather than rote learning.

Tickled Ivories Piano Learning Program is truly an adventure in piano education. Your child will not only learn the fundamentals of piano playing but he/she will experience music, learn through creative play, movement, and participation in activities that reinforce class objectives.

No Stress, Positive Learning Environments:

Tickled Ivories strives to make lessons rewarding and enjoyable. The primary goal is to make learning to play the piano a positive, fun experience. Strict practice regiments are not outlined. However, as children mature or in the case of an older student, regular practice is certainly beneficial and encouraged. Given time, any student who is willing to put forth the dedication to regular practicing will grow to be amazed at just how quickly and substantially their skills will progress.

Age Appropriate Learning:

Lessons are especially designed and curriculum is selected to maximize learning and appeal to individual age groups. For instance, manipulatives such as "Playdough" are used to reinforce theoretical concepts in preschoolers. Older students may use dry erase boards and flashcards. In either case we work to find the best means of conveying knowledge to each of our individual students by working to understand their unique needs and what learning methods work best for them.

Why Peer Group Learning?

The social elements of group activities are strong motivators for preschoolers. Children in elementary school also enjoy being part of a group. The group provides reassurance, the opportunity to learn from others, and exposes the student to a mildly competitive atmosphere that can encourage learning and practice. The net result of all our teaching methods are life long skills attained through fun and motivating means that encourage the student to continue down the path of music throughout the rest of their lives.