Ella playing the piano at 31 months old

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@andreasro post:40

If you read Hellene’s book “You Can be a musician” or fragments of it in articles on her webiste you can understand her character and the attitude she had in that debate. She’s fighting for years for her ideas, and life has been tough for her, both as a student and as a teacher trying to create something suitable for anyone. A strong character and a good teacher in the same person, in my opinion. Who can blame her for fighting so hard for her ideas and ideals? I can’t. Maybe I would do the same if I were in her shoes. Reading her book I believe she’s got a point. What she says is not only logic, but I also have seen it around me, in my education in school or in a friend’s musical education.

Andreasro,

Very well said.

[SoftMozart]

Merry Christmas everyone!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YKDh69juo

[iwini]

Very Happy Christmas to specially Ella and all the parents.
soo …nice…and great!!

[Cs08]

Hi aangeles,
Do you purchased the 499.99 or the time limited version? Which is better?

Thanks!

[sonya_post]

I think all is not most of the BK mom’s purchased the subscription version. It allows you to have access to all the updates.

[sonya_post]

Sorry, my toddler submitted my last post before I was ready…

I believe Hellene gives a discount on subsequent years of membership especially if you are active on the forums. You might want to contact Hellene and see what she thinks given your
circumstances.

Sonya

[aangeles]

@Cs08 post:44

Hi aangeles,
Do you purchased the 499.99 or the time limited version? Which is better?

Thanks!

I got mine before the price increase and change in pricing structure so my answer may not be helpful to you since it is not available anymore. Sorry…

[Cs08]

Hi
It is ok.

[iwini]

wow,The super Mom"s super Baby :biggrin:

[queriquita]

Thank you for posting this. I too was having problems supporting the program after reading the ‘debate’ but struggled with PW’s pricepoint. I am grateful for everything that you all have shared about this program, though, and am hopeful for sharing the gift of musical ability with my children now.

@andreasro post:40

@NadiaD post:38

Just 10 days ago if someone told me that I will be able to see my daughter playing chords with her left hand, I would have hard time believing it.

I know, since heated debates here on the forum between Hellene (SoftMozart) and Chris (PianoWizard) that took place a year ago,a lot of people might feel reserved to give this program a try.
Please do not be! This program delivers results. I am very happy that I gave SM a chance!

Good thing, Nadia, you mentioned about that debate. Because of it I, too, had started to wonder if SM is worth it or not. But reading articles on softmozart site and seeing Ella’s progress and the way aangeles is happy about it, made be think.
Both musicians have many years of teaching and experience using each his own method of teaching and software. They both work. One just has to see which one is best for them or their family.
If you read Hellene’s book “You Can be a musician” or fragments of it in articles on her webiste you can understand her character and the attitude she had in that debate. She’s fighting for years for her ideas, and life has been tough for her, both as a student and as a teacher trying to create something suitable for anyone. A strong character and a good teacher in the same person, in my opinion. Who can blame her for fighting so hard for her ideas and ideals? I can’t. Maybe I would do the same if I were in her shoes. Reading her book I believe she’s got a point. What she says is not only logic, but I also have seen it around me, in my education in school or in a friend’s musical education.

My DD is having fun with the solfeggio’s symbols and Hellene’s song chant. For me this is good news. A good way to start a wonderful journey that I’ve been waiting for a year.

Congratulations to aangeles and Nadia and their daughters and any parent and child learning to play piano!

Andrea

[lzp11]

I have to admit that I was initially uncertain about choosing Soft Mozart after that big ‘debate’. However, I decided to give it a try and I am SO glad that I did! :biggrin: I am really enjoying using the program myself and can see huge progess in my own (very limited) piano skills. So just by watching me learn, my DD is being exposed to learning piano. Also, I think the program is genuinely designed to teach absolute beginners and very young children from the age of two upwards, which I did not think was possible before. The games are designed to help teach perfect pitch but are fun and easy to play.

I also have been genuinely amazed and touched by the enthusiasm and positive input / advice from Hellene on the SM forum. She is as excited about our children learning piano as we are!! She personally has answered every post made on the forum with suggestions and ideas about how to personalise the approach to each child, including where there are problems and difficulties. I could not recommend this program any more highly.

[SoftMozart]

We would like to share a video with you about how Soft Mozart is being used in Kazakhstan to teach kids with special needs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inm2ug7ymSs

[adivinaahora]

i love it!!! my baby is just 2 months old , and i will like to buy the program , do you think is to soon to start teaching him?