Hello from Australia

DanielleMarks wrote: Hi, I'm not big on typing in 'blogs' but I am really excited about this program and want to get the most out of it for my son so please excuse any spelling/grammar mistakes. I will answer the questions in the 'Where to start' page on your website.

My name is Danielle and I am the mother of currently one, Cooper, but with another on the way in the next two weeks or so.

Cooper is two and a half and is very very keen to learn the piano. I was taught the piano throughout school so I do have some knowledge but I am excited to learn along with him. My husband is a great singer (he does most of the solfeggio singing around the house) but doesn't know much theory, so will be joining us too in 'music lessons'. We think doing it as a family will be the best way to keep Cooper practicing.

We have a PC, a Yamaha keyboard connected through an MIDI cable. It seems to be working great!

Adam and I both have good fine motor skills. My son does not. This is one of the reasons we have bought this software. He needs extra help with his right side in both gross and fine motor coordination. But he is a very determined boy so I know with practice, patience and fun, he will get there.

Our goals for Cooper are really to get him using is right hand in a more purposeful way and to be using two hands together. I know the second one may take awhile but we will work towards it. As for playing ability, I will be absolutely impressed with anything he does.

I guess I do have a question of my own.
- Should I follow the academy schedule for Prep A with Cooper. It seems like a great curriculum and not to much time each day for a two year old to manage.

DanielleMarks wrote: Hi Hellene,

Thank you for your response. I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. Like I mentioned I'm not big on blogs but we have been practicing. My Son is 2yrs and 9 months, and has fine motor delays with his right hand. I will aim to get video of him playing Gentle piano very soon. I will make a new entry in the daily progress diaries, where I will tell you what we have been doing and his progress.

Any guidance in this would be much appreciated.

Thank you again for your reply.

Best Regards,

Danielle