... the depth of value and capability to effectively teach children to appreciate and play music than this product.
Meticulously developed by a host of skilled professionals from every pertinent discipline, Children's Music Journey is by no means just any run-of-the-mill software program - far from it. CMJ utilizes a child's innate ability to play, imagine, explore and learn to gain significant and stimulating intellectual skills associated with music learning at an early age when the impact is greatest 
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Jim Mullen, President of Adventus Interactive, tells me "...the same teacher used it with success with two autistic children, two behaviorally challenged children ( uncontrollable ), and with a paraplegic child who used his head to indicate to his assistant which keys to press. They all loved it." Mr. Mullen, a teacher, electrical engineer, musician, and the Adventus team have injected over a decade of intense research and development into Children's Music Journey to produce a product capable of achieving such results - the proof is in the pudding as it's often said.
Personally, I've watched my children, one 4 years old, and the other 6 years old, learn piano and music with the Adventus software and M-Audio keyboard. The pedagogy ( fancy word for teaching method ) is a straightforward joyful approach that truly pulls kids in, mentor them along with ease and joy as they learn to play piano and comprehend music. Games, iconic and fictional music personalities guide students to learn with minimal assistance from an adult. Children are progressively challenged and gently prompted to make correct decisions so you'll hardly be called upon to assist. Kids are naturally stimulated through play - it's fun !
Aptly titled this is indeed a "Music Journey", as your child progresses more music skill games are introduced to advance the student and earn their continued interest. My daughter, now 5 years old, will stick with CMJ to the point ( easily and hour ) where I must end the lesson. The "Music Journey" continues when the first CD is completed: year two and year three are available on separate CD's. Each picks up where the other has left off, fully rounding out the Children's Music Journey program. Adventus Interactive CMJ, the software of choice for educators and music teachers ( see and hear for yourself ) alike when looking for the very best. Make it yours, your children will love to play piano - I guarantee it.
Adventus Premier ? This CD is intended for older children, teens and adults wishing to learn to play piano by computer. Moreover, it's ideal for kids of any age that have advanced through all three CMJ levels to move directly into Premier. Another scenario is for an older child, eight to ten years old, for instance, to establish a foundation with CMJ year one CD, then proceed with Premiere software. Adults of any age can learn with Premier software, the Adventus Interactive flagship product which , like CMJ, has been extensively developed by music and teaching experts.
Children's Music Journey (CMJ) by Adventus Interactive , the industry leader in learning to play piano software, is an outstanding product. Exhaustively developed by experts this music software reflects the heart of a child and the tutelage of a skilled piano instructor. It's no wonder CMJ received an A+ review this year in public schools where it's reproted reported " ... the children literally run to the room when they know it's their turn to use CMJ." There's simply no other product avialable having the ... 
