Learning to play the piano is a subject that a number of companies have chosen to attack with software tutorials, and other creations. Mayron Cole Music Conservatory, Inc. took this idea and went one step better, beyond their competitors and developed "Piano Made Easy"! In our evaluation of the product it became an experience that had us all laughing. With each of the various segments of the tutorials, we were all laughing at each other as some of us were able to adapt quickly, while others were making so many mistakes we all were in a laughing fit!

Similar products by other companies are okay, but Piano Made Easy was more creative in design and interaction. The children who were our participants during our testing were literally addicted to using the keyboard. They were even complaining because they were impatient waiting for THEIR turn again! That tells you a lot! A child is able to learn and have fun doing so!

Piano Made Easy provides a different piano learning concept at each stop of the course of learning. It incorporates the use of 57 different original orchestrated compositions, complete with lyrics! Add to that the incredible game scenarios, you have an excellent learning tool that is fun and guarantees productive results. Originality and simplicity are synonymous with this product. Unlike other products which may be literal mimics of their competitors, Piano Made Easy is 100% original and simplistic in the learning structure. No matter what the age of the person using it, you can rest assured they will learn from this product and have fun doing so.

Each of the games is so original and captivating. The design is so unique and captures a person's attention so that the learning curve is cut to the very minimum. Simple, easy to use and understand, Piano Made Easy sets an example for others to follow. The design of each game is such that a child's development skills are stimulated and develop at a much greater rate than average. Motor functions, cognitive skills, and so much more in a child can be brought to entirely new levels, from having fun learning to play a piano!

With Piano Made Easy, each game has its own special adventure; new characters, new purpose. One lesson will focus on learning the keys, another will focus on understanding music concepts, and yet another focuses upon learning rhythms. Instead of having the same scenario and characters for every lesson, a special and unique character was developed to fit the delivery of each lesson more effectively. If you have ever taken private piano lessons, then you know all to well how daunting the task of going to private piano lessons can become. Piano Made Easy eliminates the idea of piano lessons being a "challenge". Piano Made Easy creates a new and quite enjoyable experience where you are playing a game and having fun, with an end result of knowing how to play a piano. Every person desiring to learn how to play the piano has a natural desire to succeed. Piano Made Easy uses that desire to establish a new pattern of behavior so the person does not see learning piano as a task but more so a fun experience.

The evaluation of Piano Made Easy was one of the richest experiences for everyone who participated in the process. The parents of the children who worked with our evaluation were immediate to inquire where they can buy the product. Every one of us who worked with the product had so much fun and enjoyed the competitive spirit of competing as to who would learn the fastest. According to our New York staff, the results were the same for them as well. The packaging of Piano Made Easy is well designed and meets all Federal, State, and EU standards to be sold on the retail market. Very well illustrated examples of the lessons on the packaging draw attention of potential buyers and help to create a "sure sell" of the product. This is a true award winning product!

EVALUATION RESULTS - From evaluation for induction into "The Toy Man® Product Guide"
Overall Rating: 5	Seal of Approval: Approved	eco-Recognition Seal: Not Eligible	Award of Excellence: Approved	eChoice Award: Selected

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