Last updated: 11/2008

r> "Discover The Easy Way To Learn To Read Piano Music That
Is Helping Children And Adult Beginners In 48 States of the US
and 34 Countries Around The World!"

Hi, my name is Anthony Fernando.
Even though we've never met, I can probably guess why you're reading this page.
You've been searching the Internet looking for an easy and enjoyable way to learn to read music right?
Or perhaps you're a parent or a music teacher who's looking for a fun way to help your children learn to read music?
Well you'll be glad to know that you've come to the right place!

How do I know this?
Because four years ago I was in exactly the same position as you are right now. You see, my nephew Michael (who was 8 at the time) was struggling to learn to read music and I desparately wanted to help him.
As a professional software developer and a musician with over twenty years of experience I knew what I was looking for.
Looking For An Answer?
I started out by searching for note learning software but the only programs I found were monotonous drills, You know the ones -- where a note appears and you just click on its name. I knew my nephew would find these games dull and boring.
What I was really wanted was a program that would:
Introduce the notes gradually

Teach both the note names and where to find the notes on the piano keyboard
Clearly explain the difference between the Treble and Bass clef notes
Allow me to select which notes to practice
Use bright and colorful animation
Be so much fun that my nephew would keep coming back for more
After a lot of research, I realized that the program I was looking for just didn't exist, so I decided to create it myself. Five months later... Piano Is Fun was born!
"I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know that my children absolutely love 'Piano Is Fun'
They started this morning and have been taking turns on it all day. They are so thrilled by the rewards that they don't even notice they are learning. Thanks for designing such great software, I wish I'd had it when I was learning piano."

S. Wyard (Parent)

The Easiest Way To Learn The Note Names
And The Keyboard Positions Of The Piano
Piano Is Fun makes learning to read music easy and enjoyable. The features of the software program include:
Fun Characters

Piano Is Fun "stars" a cast of eight friendly, positive characters. These characters take it in turns to present the lessons (Look out for Jokey's musical riddles in lessons 7 and 16!)
20 Step-by-Step Lessons

The 20 step-by-step lessons introduce students to the notes and keyboard positions of the piano gradually so that they never feel intimidated or overwhelmed.
Interactive Exercises

Students discover the names of the notes through interactive exercises and games that ensure that they develop true note recognition skills instead of memorizing silly rhymes.
Practice Games That Teach

The worst thing about most tutorial programs is that they don't teach students anything! Instead, they just test what students already know using repetitive drills.
Each lesson of Piano Is Fun includes a Practice Game which shows students the answers when the note reaches the halfway point.
This allows students to learn the note names and keyboard positions from scratch - At their own pace. Without getting frustrated.
Helps Develop A "Musical Ear"

Each time a student correctly identifies a note name or locates the correct key on the piano, they hear the actual sound of the note through the computer. This helps them to develop their sense of pitch.
Collectible Rewards To Provide Motivation

When they complete a lesson, students receive a special reward on their personal progress page. These rewards allow you to monitor their progress and also act as form of motivation. (It's incredible to see how motivated students become when it comes to collecting their rewards!)
Bronze, Silver And Gold Medallion Challenges

The Bronze, Silver and Gold Medallion Challenges bring everything together on the Grand Staff. The challenges include the note names and keyboard positions of the Bass and Treble clefs. This helps students make the jump to reading music in the real world.
Printable Certificates

When a student completes a medallion challenge, they are rewarded with a triumphant fanfare and are presented with a Certificate of Achievement. These certificates are a valuable form of positive reinforcement (And look great in a black frame next to their piano!)
Custom Lessons

If a student is having problems with particular notes, Piano Is Fun allows you to create a customized lesson to address their specific problem. Just go to the 'Custom Lesson' screen and select any number of notes from the treble and bass clefs and Piano Is Fun will then create a custom lesson to help.
Keep Track Of Up To 50 Students

Piano Is Fun tracks the progress of up to 50 individual students. You can check a student's progress page at any time to find out how they are going. This allows you to quickly determine which students are struggling so that you can take the appropriate action.
Piano Is Fun Is Now Used in 48 States Of The USA
And 34 Countries Around The World!
I released the first version of Piano Is Fun on the Internet on the 10th March 2001. Today, budding musicians in 48 States of the USA and 34 countries around the world are using Piano Is Fun to unlock the puzzle of music notation.
Some of the more memorable orders have come from the Czech Republic, Trinidad & Tobago, Chile, and Bermuda just to name a few! Here are some of the emails I have received from teachers, parents and adult beginners who are already using Piano Is Fun.
"Just wanted to let you know that after a year of searching for music software I could use with my piano students, I have finally found software that is fun, challenging, and rewarding - YOURS! Thank you so much!!"

R. Holden (Piano Teacher)

"We're all having a ball with your program. In one case, this young lady and I worked so hard in improving her Bass Clef reading, that now it's actually much better than the Treble Clef reading. Another decided to buy a computer just to have this program at home. Great job!"
D. Kormann (Piano Teacher)

"We bought your Piano Is Fun software a few weeks ago. My daughter loves it and it really helps her. The smiley always makes her giggle. Thanks for making learning music fun."
J. Hsu (Parent)

"My daughter has been using the software this afternoon and loves it. I am going to tell her piano teacher about the software on Tuesday. Perhaps she can mention it to students of hers that are struggling with note recognition. Good luck and thanks again."
D. Knight (Parent)

"I have really enjoyed having this program to help me learn the notes. I'm not a gifted player & must work hard to retain what I learn .
I'm 60 years old but have always loved piano & now that I am retired can "TRY" to learn. Piano is Fun has helped so much. Thanks Very Much"

C. Drummer (Adult Beginner)

"It's a great program. I am significantly older than the average student at this stage (40+) and have struggled most with sight reading.
This is exactly what I have been looking for. I travel quite a bit and it gives me the opportunity to practice while in an airport or on a plane."

R. Dufrene (Adult Beginner)

So How Much Does It Cost?
Piano Is Fun costs just US$24.95 which includes free lifetime upgrades.
That's about the same price as a SINGLE music lesson!
And you won't have to wait weeks for the postman to deliver your software either. As soon as your credit card is approved, you'll be taken to a special page where you can download Piano Is Fun immediately.
10 minutes from now you could have Piano Is Fun installed on your own computer and be up and running! (Please note, Piano Is Fun is not currently compatible with Windows Vista)
You Don't Risk A Cent With My Ironclad,
100% Money Back Guarantee
To make your purchase completely risk free, Piano Is Fun comes with my unconditional
30 day money back guarantee.
This guarantee is my personal promise to you...
Try Piano Is Fun out for yourself -- If you don't find that it is the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn the notes and keyboard positions of the piano, then simply ask and I will give you back your money - You don't risk a cent.
To download your copy of Piano Is Fun from our secure servers, please click here.

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System Requirements
Pentium 166MHz or greater recommended
Windows 95, 98, 2000 or XP (Sorry no Macs - Also not currently Vista compatible)
16MB (32 recommended)

If you have any questions about Piano Is Fun, please email me at anthony@pianoisfun.com.
Sincerely,

Anthony Fernando
PS: Here's a few more comments from piano teachers, parents and adult beginners who are already using Piano Is Fun:
"I just ordered Piano Is Fun and I love it. I am a music teacher and I am having all my students order this game."
L. Wagner (Piano Teacher)

"I am recommending your software to all my private students ... I think it's great."
B. Gordon (Piano Teacher)

"I'm glad I purchased your music reading software for my daughter. It's helping her a lot and - she finds it fun"
B. May (Parent)

"I went looking for note recognition software for my daughter and found your product. It works great! Thanks and good job on the software design!"
D. Vandersteen (Parent)

"I'm going to learn with Piano Is Fun. I'll study all lessons And succeed in each one! Thank you for this unique method to learn piano notes. Will let you know my progress!"
S. Dieball (Adult Beginner)

"It's my pleasure to spread the word about your new software, because it is absolutely the best I've ever tried."
R. Twaingian (Adult Beginner)

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