Piano Playdates
FOR YOUNG STORY-PLAYERS
because piano should be playful
40 x 10-Minute Daily Sessions
Sit at your piano, press play and let the music begin. Perfectly timed to fit busy families. And when life interrupts, you can always pick up where you left off.
Interactive Adventures
Sessions include: movement, duets, guessing challenges, hero applause, wheel spins, storytelling, animations, dance tracks. No two days are the same!
Creative Extras
A bibs-&-bobs box to collect, downloadable printable props, time-stamped session summaries, and a comment box to reflect and connect.
Playful Consistency
Small daily moments build a sustainable practice routine without pressure. Piano Playdates makes hanging out at the piano something children look forward to.
Music as Life
Students hear their own stories in sound. More than notes on a page—it's a way of feeling and expressing their inner world. Like the 'dress-up corner'... it's child's play!
Fearless Exploration
Downloadable printable props, quick session summaries, and a comment box to reflect, connect, and track your child's musical journey and progress.
Gentle entry to piano
Introduces young 'story-players' to the Play a Story program, expanding on musical concepts and setting them up early for success!
Confidence Through Play
Genuine positive reinforcements help children build musical confidence naturally. Every session celebrates their creativity and unique expression.
Parent-Friendly Format
You're invited too! Let us guide you alongside your child. No musical knowledge required—just support and encouragement. We've done all the work for you.
Why Piano Playdates Works
Piano Playdates transforms practice from a daily struggle into a daily delight. By combining structure with playfulness, consistency with creativity, children develop both musical skills and a lifelong love of playing.
The Philosophy Behind Piano Playdates:
> Practice through play: Children learn best when they're having fun. Every session feels like playtime, not practice time.
> Short and sweet: Just 10 minutes daily is all it takes. This makes practice achievable and prevents overwhelm, fatigue or boredom.
> Variety keeps it fresh: With interactive games, storytelling, animations, and challenges rotating daily, children stay engaged and excited.
> Building confidence: Regular applause, positive reinforcement, and a "no wrong notes" philosophy, helps children trust their musical instincts.
> Connection to Play a Story: Integrates seamlessly into the Inner Musician Play a Story program, by introducing key concepts through creative repetition.
Perfect for families who want:
> a consistent practice routine that doesn't feel like a chore
> to nurture musical creativity alongside technical skills
> to make piano time a positive part of the family's daily rhythm
> to support their child's piano journey, without nagging!
> a program that grows confidence through joyful music-making
40 days of guided musical adventures
Piano Playdates helps young musicians develop discipline, creativity, and confidence, all while having the time of their lives at the piano.
What families are saying
'I love Piano Playdates! The animals are so funny and I like when I match them with the piano music. My favorite is the beat-balls game. I don't want to miss a day because they're always different. I try to guess what's next.'
— Emma, age 4
'My daughter used to resist practice time, but Piano Playdates completely changed that. Now she asks to do it every morning! The games and animations make it feel like she's playing, not practicing. It's been such a game-changer for our family.'
— Sarah M., parent of 5-year-old student
'The 10-minute format is perfect for our busy schedule. My son gets to the piano every single day now, and I can see his confidence growing. He loves the anticipation of the wheel spins which keeps him excited and engaged! So no more constant reminders to play.'
— James T., parent of 8-year-old student
Start Your 40-Day Musical Journey
Give your young story-player the gift of joyful, consistent practice. Transform piano time from something they have to do into something they can't wait to do.
