11 best emedia keyboard pianos

Product description

The eMedia My Piano Starter Pack has everything your child needs to begin playing the piano: an electronic keyboard sized for small fingers, a power supply, and a USB cable for connecting the MIDI keyboard to your computer. The keyboard features built-in speakers and realistic sampled sounds. What's more, it comes with a great teacher, the interactive eMedia My Piano software for Windows & Mac computers, made for children ages 5 and up. eMedia My Piano Starter Pack also comes with a bonus My Piano DVD. The award-winning eMedia My Piano educational software is what sets this keyboard pack apart from all others. In eMedia My Piano an animated character named Pam the Piano leads kids through over 100 lessons, authored and demonstrated by Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. eMedia My Piano covers basics such as proper hand and finger position, learning notes, counting rhythm, playing harmonies, and reading music. All this and more is taught with popular songs and melodies. The interactive games interspersed throughout the method make learning fun and easy. ATTENTION MAC USERS - Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. eMedia is currently unable to foresee how long it will take to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase eMedia Music will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

• A fun and easy piano teaching system made for kids that comes with a 49-key (mid-sized), "plug-n-play" USB-MIDI keyboard with over 100 realistic instrument sounds, piano chord dictionary, and more.
• eMedia My Piano (CD-ROM or download) is impressive teaching software with over 100 interactive, step-by-step lessons including video demonstrations of techniques and an animated teacher.
• With the included MIDI keyboard, USB-cable, and software your computer can offer specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms, to help the student improve faster!
• Also included is a DVD-video version of eMedia My Piano for when a computer is not available plus a notes, rests, and counts poster to help guide your child in proper finger placement and technique.
• eMedia My Piano runs on Windows and Mac computers (see page details for requirements) and includes built-in software tools such as a metronome and an audio recorder.

Product features

eMedia My Piano Starter Pack with Bonus Poster

This wonderful learning bundle includes an electronic piano keyboard sized for small fingers, a power supply, a USB cable for connecting the MIDI keyboard to your computer, and eMedia My Piano lesson software for your Windows and Mac computers (CD-ROM or Download). It is recommended for ages 5 and up. This special edition also comes with a bonus My Piano DVD for times when a computer is not available and a bonus poster featuring a music notes guide. Features of the Win/Mac software include:

Learn from Pam the Piano

The eMedia My Piano educational software sets this keyboard pack apart from all others. Pam the Piano leads kids through over 100 lessons covering basics such as proper hand and finger position, learning notes, counting rhythm, playing harmonies, and reading music.

Watch techniques demonstrated in videos

Lessons were authored by Irma Irene Justicia, who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Videos demonstrate proper technique.

Play along with the instructor

The software teaches with the help of videos, exercises, and popular songs. The Animated Keyboard shows kids where to put their fingers as the music plays. The speed of the music can be adjusted so kids can learn at their own pace. Difficult sections can be looped and slowed down.

Get feedback about your playing

When eMedia My Piano is used with the MIDI keyboard included in this pack, students get feedback on notes and rhythms they played incorrectly and are shown what they should have played instead.

Games make learning fun

The interactive games throughout the method make learning fun and easy. Additional valuable software tools such as a metronome and digital recorder are also included.

Built-in tools

Use the metronome to practice keeping a steady beat. Record yourself for friends and family to hear.

Product description

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Basics CD-ROM offers everything you need to learn how to play. Learn from over 100 step-by-step lessons with full-motion video demonstrations. Piano teacher Irma Justicia has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Learn from either the music notation or an animated keyboard. Songs include recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI and MIDI accompaniments. When used with a MIDI keyboard, you can get specific feedback on playing mistakes. Also includes a digital metronome and recorder. Animated Keyboard - displays finger numbers and positions as music plays allowing the beginner to always play properly Digital metronome - keep a steady beat with audio and/or visual feedback Audio with tracking - listen to live recordings or variable-speed MIDI tracks for songs and exercises with music highlighted as it plays Recorder - record & play yourself back to measure your progress Interactive Feedback - Like a live teacher Piano and Keyboard Basics gives you prescriptive feedback to improve your playing, simply connect your MIDI enabled keyboard and the teacher is in Video instruction - full-motion large format videos with Professor Irma Irene Justicia of the renowned Juilliard School of Music clearly demonstrating techniques and explaining music theory.



Windows 8 and Windows 10 compatibility is achieved via a downloadable software update. If you own version 3.0, please contact eMedia customer service at www.emediamusic.com/support to request your free serial number and update link.

• Includes full-motion large format videos which clearly demonstrates techniques, styles and explains music theory
• Learn from over 100 step-by-step lessons
• Includes a digital Recorder, Digital metronome & Chord dictionary
• Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X
• Includes full-motion large format videos which clearly demonstrates techniques, styles and explains music theory^Learn from over 100 step-by-step lessons^Includes a digital Recorder, Digital metronome & Chord dictionary

Product description

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method offers everything you need to learn how to play! Piano instructor, Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, guides you through over 300 step-by-step full-screen lessons. Instant Feedback works with both electronic keyboards and acoustic pianos! It listens as you play melodies and shows whether you're playing correctly. ATTENTION MAC USERS - Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. eMedia is currently unable to foresee how long it will take to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase eMedia Music will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

• Over 300 easy-to-follow piano lessons from distinguished Juilliard instructor including more than 70 video demonstrations.
• Learn over 100 popular songs in a variety of genres: classical, blues, pop, and rock. Includes hit songs from artists such as Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, and Elton John!
• eMedia’s Animated Keyboard shows fingerings as the music plays.
• Select any section of a song or exercise and you can loop it, speed it up, or slow it down for focused practice. Select your own pace as you play along to color accompaniment tracks.
• Instant Feedback shows when you play the correct notes in melodies. This works with both electronic keyboards and acoustic pianos.
• Interactive Evaluation Feedback offers detailed feedback on your playing and scores your performance on songs and exercises. This type of feedback requires a MIDI-connected electronic keyboard.
• Progress Tracking tracks your progress through the course including completed exercises and your best scores along the way.
• Lesson screens are fully scalable and include the option for full-screen video.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does anyone know how it connects to Yamaha clp
Answer:	Make sure your keyboard is connected and recognized by your computer via USB/MIDI (e.g., proper drivers installed, if required). Please ask Yamaha for help if that part gives you trouble. Once you have established that your keyboard is recognized by your computer, then launch eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method and open "Instrument Setup" from the Options menu. Click the checkboxes are follows: 1) Electronic keyboard/piano, 2) Yes (connected via USB/MIDI), and finally 3) select "from my keyboard (speakers or audio output)" since your keyboard will produce its own sounds (best option for lowest latency). To confirm that everything is working correctly, play a few notes on your piano. You should see the "Keyboard test" light turn green in the window. Close the "Instrument Setup" window, and you're ready to go. You will hear the lesson content (songs, videos, etc) from your computer speakers, but the sound of your playing will come from your Yamaha piano. I hope that helps!
Question:	Does this come with a midi-usb connector
Answer:	Dear Molivia, my apologies for the delay. Since I bought the digital version (image of dvd plus the key) Im not sure! but it can be easily acquired here in Amazon, like I did. http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Cable-Converter-Music-Keyboard/dp/B001LJUVO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386874498&sr=8-1&keywords=midi+usb.
Question:	There are multiple MIDI keyboard sizes on Amazon from 25 to 88 keys. What is the minimum number of keys needed to successfully play all featured songs? I'd hate to be playing along and run off the end of the keyboard
Answer:	Chiming in from eMedia here. All of the songs and exercise in this curriculum can be played with a four octave (e.g., 49-key) keyboard. If you already one of these you will have no trouble using this course. If you are shopping for a new keyboard, you may wish to consider your future needs beyond the eMedia software. The range of a five octave keyboard is usually enough to accompany yourself with your left hand as you play a melody with your right hand, and if you search for "eMedia piano pack" you'll see a few inexpensive options that we offer bundled with this software. That said, the full range of the piano is a joy to experience so go for the full 88-keys if you have the budget. Wishing you lots of success!
Question:	I was led to beleive by some of the answers here that this program cam with a cable. But I didn't get one. Was there supposed to be any cables provided? I think my keyboard (also new and still in the box) only has a USB port. What cable would I need? *very blonde today* thanks for your patience
Answer:	Hi Julia...no, the software does not come with any type of cables. The answer to what type of cable you need to buy depends on what type of device you're planning on connecting to your keyboard. For example, if you're planning on using a computer - all computers use a rectangular connector (also known as a 'Type B' connector). You need to look at the back of your keyboard and determine what type of connector it requires. It may be rectangular (like your computer) or it may be square (also known as a 'Type A' connector. This will tell you if you need a Type A (because the keyboard has a square connector)/Type B cable (standard rectangular connector), or a Type B/Type B Cable. The Type A/Type B is most common and is nothing more than a standard printer cable. You can find those for around $6. No need to spend any more than that. Hope this helps.

Product description

2 Volume value-priced set that includes eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method v3 and eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method v2. eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Deluxe includes everything you need to learn to play with over 450 audio- and video-enhanced lessons and more than 150 songs in a variety of musical styles. You'll be playing in no time by following the animated keyboard as it displays correct fingerings as the music plays or for any note or chord you choose. When used with a MIDI controller, eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Deluxe provides specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms. Other features include a metronome, recorder, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks, accompaniment tracks, and ear training exercises. eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method, included in eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Deluxe, has received top ratings and honors from PC Magazine (4.5 out of 5), Music News, MacHome (4 Apples), Clavier Magazine and American Music Teacher Magazine which called it "an impressive and thorough piano teaching program." eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method continues your musical journey with a focus on improvisation. ATTENTION MAC USERS - Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. eMedia is currently unable to foresee how long it will take to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase eMedia Music will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

• Learn to play with over 450 audio and video-enhanced lessons and more than 150 songs in a variety of musical styles.
• The Animated Fretboard shows fingerings as the music plays. Select any portion of the song or exercise to loop or change the playback speed.
• Instant Feedback highlights correctly played notes on melodies. This type of feedback is available for both MIDI and acoustic pianos.
• With a MIDI connection, you get Interactive Evaluation Feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and timing errors.
• Includes flash card quizzes and ear training exercises.
• Built-in metronome and recorder.
• Learn to play with over 450 audio and video-enhanced lessons and more than 150 songs in a variety of musical styles^Provides interactive feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms which you can then correct^Includes a metronome, recorder, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks, accompaniment tracks, and ear training exercises

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this software be installed on 2 laptops
Answer:	The software is licensed to a single user and allows you to activate it up to three times to help you in case your hard drive dies before you can deactivate it. This feature would also allow you to run the software on a home computer and a laptop at the same time (or 2 laptops), for example. It is not licensed for multiple owners. Hope this helps!
Question:	How old is this software
Answer:	As of this writing, eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Deluxe will run on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.12. It will run on Mac OS X 10.13 if you upgraded to High Sierra from an older Mac operating system on the same computer but not without issues if you have a new Mac with 10.13 already installed. We are working on High Sierra updates. Regardless of what you get on the CD-ROMs in this purchase, it's probably best to download the latest versions from our web site at: http://www.emediamusic.com/download/software.html?product=PKM-Dlx (you'll need the serial numbers from your purchase to use the downloads). CD-ROMs are generally behind the downloadables. That's just how it is due to shipping and manufacturing. Hope this helps!
Question:	how does this work with acoustic pianos and keyboards
Answer:	The lessons (over 450 total) can be accessed with or without the interactive feedback feature.Volume 1 can use either your computer microphone or MIDI compatible keyboard to give you instant feedback by highlighting notes played correctly in melodies. If you are using a MIDI keyboard, then it can also give you specific feedback on mistakes and can give you personalized reports to show your rate of progress.Volume 2 does not appear to be able to use your computer's microphone for feedback. When using a MIDI-compatible keyboard, you can get feedback on mistakes made while playing selected exercises, including notes and rhythms.

Product features

Step-by-Step Lessons

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Deluxe includes both eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method and eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method, giving you everything you need to learn to play with over 450 lessons and more than 150 songs in a variety of musical styles. Over 70 videos for the piano lessons are included. Split screen views show you how to play piano fingerings and use correct hand positioning. Instructors Irma Irene Justicia, M.A. and Vadim Ghin, M.M., both of whom have taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, provide clear and friendly instruction.

Learn how to play piano with hit songs such as Billy Joel’s 'Piano Man', Bob Dylan’s 'Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door', and Elton John’s 'Candle in the Wind' plus classical piano pieces like Franz Liszt's 'Hungarian Rhapsody' and Pyor Ilich Ychaikovsky’s 'Swan Lake'.

The Easiest Way to Learn Piano

Arranged in thirty chapters on two methods, the lessons cover the basics such as hand position, rhythm and playing on black keys, then move on to more advanced concepts such as music notation, sight reading, intervals, chords, scales, developing manual dexterity, advanced rhythms and transitions, interpretive expression marks, the blues, improvisation, and ensemble performance. Song selections can be looped, slowed or sped up.

Interactive Feedback

There are two types of Interactive Feedback. Instant Feedback shows you when you play the correct notes as you progress through a melody. Your computer will listen as you play and highlight correctly played notes in green. As you reach your goal of playing the melody correctly, you’ll discover that reading music notation is easier than you ever thought possible! Instant Feedback is available for both MIDI and acoustic pianos.

The second type of feedback, Interactive Evaluation Feedback, gives you detailed information about your performance. It works on chords as well as melodies. It can give you details like 'you played this note late' or 'you played B instead of C.' Interactive Evaluation Feedback requires a MIDI keyboard to be connected.

Interactive Feedback is in eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method and for selected exercises in eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method.

Built-in Piano Tools

The Note Tracker and Finger Tracker tools show you the note you play as music notation and on eMedia’s Animated Keyboard. You’ll be able to correct your playing and learn to read music faster!

A digital metronome to keep you on rhythm and a recorder to help gauge progress and share your playing with others.

Enhanced multi-track audio and colorful MIDI accompaniments enhance the learning experience.

Product description

eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method is a comprehensive musical experience! It teaches you to improve your playing, gain control of the keyboard, and develop your musicianship. You’ll learn to play pieces by famous composers in a broad range of musical styles, from Baroque to the present. You will also develop your musical creativity by learning how to improvise. Vadim Ghin, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, guides you with video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice that will elevate your playing to a new standard. Alongside conventional scales, chord progressions, and finger techniques, you will learn the blues form, scales, and patterns needed to create your own improvisations and songs. New Version 2 includes full-screen lessons and improved audio and video content. ATTENTION MAC USERS - Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. eMedia is currently unable to foresee how long it will take to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase eMedia Music will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

• Over 150 intermediate-to-advanced piano lessons designed to help you improve piano technique, understand music theory, learn how to play blues piano and get started with piano improvisation.
• The lessons were carefully crafted by Vadim Ghin, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music for students who have finished eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method.
• Learn over 50 songs with a focus on blues, classical, conventional scales, chord progressions, improvisation, and other techniques necessary for mastering the piano.
• eMedia’s Animated Keyboard shows fingerings as the music plays.
• Select any section of a song or exercise and you can loop it, speed it up, or slow it down for focused practice. Select your own pace as you play along to color accompaniment tracks.
• Instant Feedback on selected lessons shows when you play the correct notes in melodies. This works with both electronic keyboards and acoustic pianos.
• Interactive Evaluation Feedback offers detailed feedback on your playing and scores your performance on selected songs and exercises. This type of feedback requires a MIDI-connected electronic keyboard.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does anyone know a good, cheap keyboard that would work well with this program
Answer:	YPG 235 Yamaha. Excellent Keyboard, You can use a controller, but I will recommend better the Keyboard, because this is more easy to use with this program.
Question:	WIll this show if you are playing at the correct tempo and holding the notes for the correct period like pianomarvel
Answer:	I got this for my daughter, but yes, it does alert her if her tempo is off or holding the notes too long. She said the notes do change color when you make an error and as far as some of the information, there is a button you select for "feedback" and it tells you that you held a note too long or making some other kind of error. Basically the same feedback a piano teacher would give you. She really likes the software and she has used it solely to learn how to play the piano.
Question:	How many keys should my keyboard have in order to get the full use of this software? Does it use the full 88 keys or just
Answer:	The keyboard note guide shows all notes used in the lessons--49. I'm using a 61-key Casio with USB midi connection.
Question:	Would this package be a good continuation of piano for dummies
Answer:	yes excellent tool

Product features

Step-by-Step Lessons

eMedia Intermediate Piano and Keyboard Method offers over 150 intermediate-to-advanced piano lessons by professional pianist and instructor Vadim Ghin, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Study classical piano pieces as well as learn blues improvisation! Split screen videos show you how the correct fingerings and hand position and provide clear and friendly instruction. Follow the fingerings shown on the eMedia' s Animated Keyboard. Loop and change the playback speed for any section of any song or exercise.

Take Your Playing to the Next Level

Learn songs and exercises from music notation as an animated keyboard guides you through fingerings. Songs and exercises are provided as both live-recorded audio and variable-speed MIDI tracks which let you slow the music down as needed. Colorful MIDI accompaniments help make practicing fun! Over 150 step-by-step piano lessons offer a comprehensive curriculum that will teach the intermediate piano player the skills needed to take their playing to the next level. Beginning with intervals and expanded hand positions, the lessons progress through building dexterity, advanced rhythms and transitions, interpretive expression marks and voicing, and, finally, to blues improvisation based on the blues and the piano in Ensemble! Interactive review and ear training quizzes help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear. You get fully scalable lesson screens and an option for full-screen video.

Interactive Feedback

Instant Feedback shows you when you play the correct notes as you progress through a melody. Your computer will listen as you play and highlight correctly played notes in green. This works for both acoustic pianos and electronic keyboards on selected exercises.

When using an electronic MIDI-compatible keyboard with selected exercises, you can get specific feedback on note and rhythm mistakes. Clicking on an individual feedback balloon brings up a keyboard showing you exactly what mistake was made and what should have been played. Also, an overall percentage score summarizes how well you did on the exercise.

Built-in Piano Tools

The Note Tracker and Finger Tracker tools show you the note you play as music notation and on eMedia’s Animated Keyboard. You’ll be able to correct your playing and learn to read music faster.

A digital metronome to keep you on rhythm and a recorder to help gauge progress and share your playing with others.

Enhanced multi-track audio and colorful MIDI accompaniments enhance the learning experience.

Product description

eMedia Piano For Dummies provides beginner piano lessons with a fun attitude and at a great price. Learn how to play piano at your own pace with techniques demonstrated using instructional videos and on screen notation with an animated keyboard. Have fun playing along with live-recorded songs or MIDI tracks that you can loop, slow down, or speed up. When using a MIDI keyboard, you can get specific feedback on note and rhythm mistakes. This course features over 150 piano lessons created by Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Popular songs include hits such as Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” Bach’s "Minuet in G," and many more.

From the Manufacturer

The eMedia Piano For Dummies CD-ROM is a fun and easy way to learn piano or keyboard from the comfort of your home.

• Interactive Educational Software
• Over 50 Songs With Recorded Audio & Variable-speed Midi Tracks
• Interactive Feedback On Playing Mistakes With Midi Keyboard
• Interactive, educational, piano-playing software with animated keyboard
• Over 150 step-by-step video-enhanced lessons; full-motion videos
• More than 50 songs with recorded audio and variable-speed MIDI tracks
• Teaches reading music notation, playing melodies, and creating harmonies
• Includes recorder, metronome, reviews and ear training, accompaniments, and more

User questions & answers

Question:	i brought this off amazon tried to download in laptop with windows 10 wouldn't download can anyone help
Answer:	Try clicking the file explore icon then go to devices and drives. Then click the imedia disk from there follow the instructions.
Question:	is this software better than the emedia piano & keyboard method volume:3 software if it is i will buy it cause it cost alot less
Answer:	It is best to read the customer reviews of each product. They are both great products for learning piano.
Question:	i brought this item a few months ago my question is it only works when the computer and keyboard are connect is that right
Answer:	The software runs fine with or without a keyboard. You can still read the text, watch the videos, listen to the audio, etc. You can get Interactive feedback on melodies if you play an acoustic piano into a microphone connected to your computer. For comprehensive Interactive Feedback, you will want to connect a MIDI keyboard to your computer. Hope that helps!
Question:	Does this work on a macbook pro running high sierra
Answer:	Yes it does. If you have a native High Sierra installation (vs. an upgrade from the previous OS), there's an issue where the software won't remember where you left off. We are working on a fix for this right now and should have it posted to our site soon!

Product features

An Exceptional Value on Piano Lessons

eMedia Piano For Dummies is a fun and easy way to learn piano or keyboard from the comfort of your home. Learn to play at your own pace from easy-to-follow interactive lessons with instructional videos. Have fun playing along with recorded examples. You will learn over 50 popular songs including Billy Joel’s 'Piano Man!' As the songs play, an Animated Keyboard guides you through the fingerings. Loop sections and change the tempo to make practice easier.

Learn Conveniently at Home

Your instructor is professional pianist and teacher Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. The excellent teaching you receive in the over 150 lessons is an exceptional value. Discover how to master the basics of piano, read music notation, play melodies, and create harmonies as you play popular songs.

Get Interactive Feedback

eMedia Piano For Dummies listens to your melodies and shows whether you’re playing them correctly on both electronic keyboards and acoustic pianos. When using a MIDI keyboard, it will tell you when you make mistakes and offers an overall score for the song. It even shows you what you should have played.

Built-in Piano Tools

Interactive review and ear training screens help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear.

Note and Finger Tracker-See the note you play in a melody as music notation and on eMedia’s Animated Keyboard. You’ll be able to correct your playing and learn to read music faster!

Metronome-Set your own tempo and practice playing on the beat.

Recorder-Use the computer’s built-in microphone or an external one to record your performance. Listen and share it with your family and friends.

Product description

eMedia Beginner Piano and Keyboard Lessons is the unique solution that provides everything you need to begin learning to play. Learning is made easy through over 75 step-by-step lessons ranging from hand position to note reading, tempo, dynamics and more. Full-motion videos with an on-screen teacher give life to the lessons, and an animated keyboard guides you through fingering for the songs and exercises. Interactive review and ear training screens help reinforce new concepts, and colorful accompaniments make practicing fun! When used with a MIDI-compatible keyboard, there’s even interactive feedback on wrong notes and rhythms. Compatibility with newer listed operating systems is achieved via a downloadable software update. If you recently purchased a new disc and have an internet connection, please contact our technical support team for help with installing the update. ATTENTION MAC USERS - Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. eMedia is currently unable to foresee how long it will take to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase eMedia Music will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

• Everything you need to begin playing!
• Over 75 lessons
• Animated keyboard
• Interactive feedback
• All ages – kids to adults!

User questions & answers

Question:	There is no serial number, only the place for a "serial number sticker" but no sticker. Cannot install this program without it. How can I install it
Answer:	I will definitely help! Better than my original piano teacher. The music is displayed on the computer screen for you to follow. What "Keys" are for which "Notes" in the music. Excellent Package.
Question:	Can anyone confirm it runs on windows 7 and the midi connection works as described
Answer:	Chiming in from eMedia here. I realize that this question is nearly two years old, but since it is listed first I wanted to clarify for other customers that this product has been recently updated and runs on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10 as well as Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.11. Disc versions may not be current and require a download update and serial number from our support team. Contact us at www.emediamusic.com/support for assistance if you have recently purchased this product and it doesn't run on your computer.
Question:	i think this emedia is for me because i need help count my notes and i 'am a beginner will this help me to start over again
Answer:	Yes, you should be able to as long as you have the correct cables. For an Android device, I think you might need an app and root, or it might just work, and a usb otg cable. I haven't tried it yet because mine hasn't come in yet. I'll let you know by the end of this week if it works. I may return this for a bluetooth one though so I can charge my device at the same time I'm typing.
Question:	I have heard midi is hard to setup in windows after XP. Anyone have problems using USB midi from Vista on
Answer:	should but be advised that the response time on the keyboard is very slow.
Question:	Would I be able to use this item with a device other than a laptop or computer
Answer:	Hi, This case is the waterproof case, and usually it used for underwater or some rainning day or snowing day. So it have not the headphone jack port. Thanks for your question.
Question:	Does this work on mac laptops
Answer:	Yes, It is. Sir. It can put IPHONE 6 PLUS INSIDE, UPTO 5.5INCH. THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWER! mY FRIEND.

Product description

eMedia My Piano is a unique and fun way for kids ages 6 and up to learn how to play piano or keyboard! An animated character named Pam the Piano guides kids through over 100 lessons by former Juilliard School of Music instructor Irma Irene Justicia, M.A. My Piano covers the basics, such as proper hand position and rhythm, and moves on to reading music notation, playing songs and more. An animated keyboard shows kids where to put their fingers as the music plays, and the speed of the music can be adjusted with MIDI tracks so that each child can learn at his or her own pace. When used with a MIDI keyboard, kids get instant feedback on their playing, telling them which notes were played incorrectly and what should have been played instead. Separate audio tracks (left / right hand, full song / voice only) and colorful MIDI accompaniments provide exciting options to have fun with. My Piano is the complete program that will get your child playing piano! Research has proven that children who play a musical instrument do better in school, form friendships more easily and gain self-confidence. Get your child started playing with the easy and fun way to learn, eMedia My Piano!. ATTENTION MAC USERS - Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. eMedia is currently unable to foresee how long it will take to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase eMedia Music will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

From the Manufacturer

Research has proven that children who play an instrument do better in school, make friends more easily, are more creative, learn self-discipline, and gain self-confidence. In eMedia My Piano, an animated character named Pam the Piano leads kids through over 100 lessons by Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music.

eMedia My Piano covers the basics, such as learning your notes, counting rhythm, and moves on to playing chords, reading music, playing songs, and much more. eMedia's exclusive animated keyboard shows kids where to put their fingers as the live recorded audio plays. With MIDI tracks, the speed of the music can be adjusted so kids can learn at their own pace. When My Piano is used with a MIDI keyboard, kids get instant feedback on notes and rhythms they played wrong and find out what they should have played instead. Additional features such as a metronome and digital recorder are also included. My Piano is the perfect way to introduce children to playing piano!

Features:

• The fun way to learn: Now it's easy for kids ages six and up to learn how to play piano! An animated character named Pam the Piano guides kids through over 100 lessons by former Juilliard School of Music instructor Irma Irene Justicia, M.A. Games make learning fun, and kids will learn songs that they can share with their friends!
• Animated keyboard: The animated keyboard shows color-coded fingerings as the music plays so kids can easily follow along. Double-clicking on any chord or note will also show them where to put their fingers.
• Interactive feedback: When used with a MIDI keyboard, kids get instant feedback on notes and rhythms they played wrong and find out what they should have played instead. There's also an overall score to show them how well they did on the song.
• Full-motion videos: the lessons are easy to follow with our large-format videos, featuring split-screens and close-ups that guide kids through songs and playing techniques.
• Interactive games: Games help children learn chords and songs by reviewing what they learned in the lessons. By interacting with the playful characters and scenes, kids will have fun while learning music!
• Audio and MIDI tracks: Audio playback for selected lessons include piano only, voice only, and full audio including both piano and voice. Play along with tracks that you can speed up or slow down including colorful MIDI accompaniments, metronome tick, left-hand part, right-hand part, or the two-handed performance.
• Metronome: kids can set their own tempo and get audio and/or visual cues for staying on beat so they can play in time with the music.
• Recorder: The digital recorder allows kids to play into the computer's built-in microphone (or an external one), record their performance, and save it to the computer. This handy tool lets them listen to what they played and share it with their family and friends.

• Piano-learning software with animated character, Pam the Piano
• 100+ lessons taught by former Juilliard School of Music instructor
• Animated keyboard; interactive feedback; full-motion videos
• Interactive games; audio and MIDI tracks with adjustable speed
• For kids ages 6 and up; metronome and digital recorder included

User questions & answers

Question:	do I need to purchase any wires to connect my computer to my keyboard
Answer:	You can get a lot out of this software from doing the lessons without using interactive feedback features. No wires needed for that. If you have a microphone on your computer (like many laptops do) then you can get some basic interactive feedback if your computer can "hear" your keyboard through some speakers. For the most comprehensive interactive feedback, the software requires a MIDI connection between your keyboard and computer. This would require a cable. I hope this helps!
Question:	What should I be looking for in a midi keyboard to make sure that it will be compatible wtih the interactive feedback and what accessories will I need
Answer:	We just used a normal keyboard that is the size of a piano, same size keys. We didn't use anything for the interactive feedback. We would just run the lesson and then play. My kids and I really learned a lot from this program. It is all the beginning lessons, something to start kids learning. Would recommend this for anyone just starting out learning.
Question:	Is this the version that now supports Mac OS/X 10.7 and
Answer:	This version should be compatible with Mac OS/X 10.7 and 10.8. If for some reason it is not, you can download a free update from our website, www.emediamusic.com

Product features

Over 100 Piano Lessons for Kids

Research has proven that children who play an instrument do better in school, make friends more easily, are more creative, learn self-discipline, and gain self-confidence.

In eMedia My Piano, an animated character named Pam the Piano leads kids through over 100 lessons by Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. The lessons cover the basics, such as learning your notes, counting rhythm, and move on to playing chords, reading music, playing songs, and much more. The lessons are easy to follow with videos featuring split-screens and close-ups that guide kids through songs and playing techniques.

Easy-to-Use Interface

eMedia My Piano is the perfect way to introduce children to playing piano! By interacting with Pam the Piano and other playful characters and scenes, kids will have fun while learning music.

Pam provides verbal instruction, Irma demonstrates techniques visually in the videos, and the student will enjoy playing exercises and songs in the step-by-step lessons. Interactive games make learning fun and help children learn chords and songs by reviewing what they learned in the lessons.

Interactive Feedback

When used with a MIDI keyboard, kids get instant feedback on notes and rhythms they played wrong and find out what they should have played instead. There's also an overall score to show them how well they did on the song.

The Animated Keyboard shows color-coded fingerings as the music plays so kids can easily follow along. Double-clicking on any chord or note will also show them where to put their fingers.

Cool Tools and Special Features

Kids or adults learn piano easier and faster with the interactive technology in eMedia My Piano.

Audio playback for selected lessons include piano only, voice only, and full audio including both piano and voice. Play along with tracks that you can speed up or slow down including colorful MIDI accompaniments, metronome tick, left-hand part, right-hand part, or the two-handed performance.

Includes Recorder and Metronome software tools.

Product description

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Basics CD-ROM offers everything you need to learn how to play. It includes the first 100 step-by-step lessons from eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method with full-motion video demonstrations. Piano teacher Irma Justicia has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Learn from either the music notation or an animated keyboard. Songs include recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI and MIDI accompaniments. When used with a MIDI keyboard, you can get specific feedback on playing mistakes. Also includes a digital metronome and recorder.

Product description

The RockJam 761 piano keyboard Super Kit is a complete package for any aspiring pianist containing all you need to take you through a musical journey.



This 61 key electric keyboard has inbuilt 5-watt speakers and full-size keyboard piano keys to replicate the feel of real pianos. The 61 key music keyboard is packed full of features, 30 demo songs, 200 tones, and 200 rhythms, all of which are easily accessible from the intuitive and highly responsive touch display. In addition to this, the record and playback function will allow you to layer your music and track your progress as you learn.



The outputs on this electric piano keyboard include a midi output which enables you to attach your musical keyboard to a computer and operate a digital audio workstation such as Logic, Ableton, or Fruity Loops.



The inputs on this 61 key piano keyboard include a headphone input that allows you to attach the included over-ear headphones and practice in private. You can also attach the included sustain pedal meaning no composition should be out of reach.



For people looking for a portable piano keyboard, this electronic keyboard piano can be powered by batteries (not included) or mains power (included.)



To accompany the piano keyboard in this super kit you will receive:



Keyboard stand with four adjustable height settings to accommodate your playing style.



A piano bench that will allow you to play in comfort for hours.



Over-ear headphones so you can practice in private.



A sustain pedal.



Keynote stickers that can be easily applied and removed, giving you a visual guide to the note on your keyboard and will help build your muscle memory as you learn.



Sheet music stand which will support sheet music or your mobile device so you can read music as you play.



To complete this package, as a RockJam customer you will receive exclusive access to Simply Piano application content. This IOS and Android application has been developed to gamify the learning experience, listening to you whilst you play this app will teach you the fundamentals as well as teaching you songs from modern artists such as Billy Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift

This 61 key electric keyboard has inbuilt 5-watt speakers and full-size keyboard piano keys to replicate the feel of real pianos. The 61 key music keyboard is packed full of features, 30 demo songs, 200 tones, and 200 rhythms, all of which are easily accessible from the intuitive and highly responsive touch display. In addition to this, the record and playback function will allow you to layer your music and track your progress as you learn.



The outputs on this electric piano keyboard include a midi output which enables you to attach your musical keyboard to a computer and operate a digital audio workstation such as Logic, Ableton, or Fruity Loops.



The inputs on this 61 key piano keyboard include a headphone input that allows you to attach the included over-ear headphones and practice in private. You can also attach the included sustain pedal meaning no composition should be out of reach.



For people looking for a portable piano keyboard, this electronic keyboard piano can be powered by batteries (not included) or mains power (included.)



To accompany the piano keyboard in this super kit you will receive:



Keyboard stand with four adjustable height settings to accommodate your playing style.



A piano bench that will allow you to play in comfort for hours.



Over-ear headphones so you can practice in private.



A sustain pedal.



Keynote stickers that can be easily applied and removed, giving you a visual guide to the note on your keyboard and will help build your muscle memory as you learn.



Sheet music stand which will support sheet music or your mobile device so you can read music as you play.



To complete this package, as a RockJam customer you will receive exclusive access to Simply Piano application content. This IOS and Android application has been developed to gamify the learning experience, listening to you whilst you play this app will teach you the fundamentals as well as teaching you songs from modern artists such as Billy Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift

• The RockJam 761 keyboard piano super kit includes a digital keyboard with 61 full-size keys giving you that traditional piano feel whilst maintaining a portable and compact design that can be powered by either mains (power supply included) or batteries
• This RockJam 761 piano keyboard features a touch display panel that both displays feedback and engages the 200 rhythms, 200 tones, a teaching function, and 30 demo songs that are part of its functionality
• The RockJam 761 electric piano has record and playback functionality allowing you to build layers to your sound and the midi output integrates with your digital audio workstation like Ableton and logic via a single cable
• This music keyboard super kit package includes a keyboard stand that is sturdy in design and can be adjusted to suit keyboard piano players both young and old
• This electric piano keyboard super kit contains a padded seat that is easily folded and has a thick padded seat for hours of comfortable play
• In addition to all this, the RockJam musical keyboard super kit contains a sustain pedal making it perfect for constructing any composition you wish
• Exclusive access to content within the Simply piano application for both iOS and Android devices to assist in learning piano for beginners

Product features

Piano With Touch Display

All of the features and settings on this electric piano are all easily accessible from the intuitive and highly responsive touch display.

Midi Keyboard Piano

The outputs on this electric piano keyboard include a midi output which enables you to attach your musical keyboard to a computer and operate a digital audio workstation such as Logic, Ableton, or Fruity Loops.

Over 500 Functions

This 61 key music keyboard is packed full of features, 30 demo songs, 200 tones, 200 rhythms, record and playback functions and two inbuilt teaching modes.

61 Full Sized Keys

This 61 key electric keyboard has full-size keyboard piano keys to replicate the feel of real pianos the package also includes Keynote stickers.

Sheet Music Stand

Sheet music stand which will support sheet music or your mobile device so you can read music as you play.

Inbuilt Speakers

This 61 key electric keyboard has inbuilt 5-watt speakers so you can listen to yourself as you play.

Sustain Pedal

The RockJam musical keyboard super kit contains a sustain pedal making it perfect for constructing any composition you wish.

Over Ear Headphones

This electronic keyboard piano super kit package includes a pair of padded headphones so you can practice in privacy and without disturbing others.

Keyboard Stand

This music keyboard super kit package includes a keyboard stand that is sturdy in design and can be adjusted to suit keyboard piano players both young and old.

Piano Bench

This electric piano keyboard super kit contains a padded seat that is easily folded and has a thick padded seat for hours of comfortable play.

Simply Piano Application

As a RockJam customer you receive exclusive free access to the Simply Piano application. This gamification experience narrows the learning curve and means you learn in a quick and fun way. * Voucher included within your purchase

Making Learning Fun

Simply Piano has changed the way that Adults and Children learn to play the piano. This application wirelessly listens to you in real time as you play and will have you playing your favorite songs in no time.

Learn Current & Classic Songs

Simply Piano content is being updated regularly. The range of artists stretches from the most modern (Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Post Malone and BTS) through to classics artists (Queen, Elton John, George Micheal John Lennon) to keep you constantly engaged.

Gamifying Your Learning

The Simply Piano application is available on both the IOS and Android platforms and it has been selected as google play's best app and the App Stores editors choice since it launched due to the unique learning experience it offers.

Product description

Learning to play the keys just got a whole lot easier the Alesis Melody 61 MKII keyboard combines 61 piano style keys, 300 Built in sounds with layering and split modes, 300 Built in rhythms for playing along to, 40 demo songs, an easy-to-assemble stand, a bench with three adjustable height settings, headphones that automatically mute the speakers for private practice, a music rest for holding sheet music, a power adapter and even a microphone for singing along while you play. With an expansive in-demand sound pallet at your disposal – including pianos, strings, brass, Woodwinds, percussion, mallets, guitars, synths, even sound effects – The days of working with limited, boring sound banks are long gone. You can layer multiple sounds together in “Dual” mode or split two sounds across the keyboard in “split” mode. Melody 61 MKII also has 40 built-in demo songs and 300 built-in accompaniment rhythms that enable you to instantly create songs in a wide variety of genres. You can even record your own songs using the “record” mode!

• 61 responsive piano style keys with built in speakers perfect for practicing and performing to your friends and family
• 300 built in tones with layer and split modes
• One touch song mode with 300 built in rhythms
• Play along with 40 demo songs or record your own
• Includes an easy to assemble stand, a bench with three adjustable height settings, headphones, a music rest, a power adapter and even a microphone for singing along while you play

User questions & answers

Question:	Can the stool support an adult
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Does it let you choose the split tones
Answer:	It comes with a power cable only. An instrument cable must be purchased separately
Question:	Can I hook up Bluetooth headphones
Answer:	It is a 2 channel amp. You can use 1 channel at a time or both at the same time for any combo of things that would be connected to a 1/4 inch or XLR. Each channel has its own EQ
Question:	Can you use this as your practice piano while taking piano lessons
Answer:	Yes, the Acoustisonic 40 has a 3.5 mm aux input jack that you can use to plug in electronic devices that provide your backing track such as a computer. Of course, with appropriate adapters, you could also plug such devices into the 1/4" or XLR jack on the alternate channel as your guitar.

Product features

Start Playing Keys Today!

Introducing the Melody 61 MKII. With all accessories included to get you playing professional keys right out-the-box - plus 300 built in tones and even a recording feature - Melody 61 MKII is the ultimate all-in-one solution that lets you focus on what’s important – your keyboard playing!

Includes 3-Months of Skoove Premium

Skoove is the easiest way to learn piano, featuring in-depth online piano courses that adapt to you and give you feedback. Need a little help? Skoove’s experienced team of musicians is on hand with one-on-one support to answer any of your questions. New, exclusive lessons are added every month so that you can keep expanding your repertoire with new music as well as up your piano game with new music theory tips and tricks.