Piano Bears Musical Storybook: Little Bear's Musical Garden [Paperback]

Cynthia Marie Vanlandingham (Author)

Book Description

Kids Piano Lesson Story Book - features the Piano Bear Characters, Mrs. Treble Beary and her new piano student, Little Bear. Young piano students love following along with Little Bear to learn what piano lessons are all about in a fun way that kids easily understand and appreciate. Written by Cynthia Marie VanLandingham, this charming kids piano storybook is a delightful introduction to piano lessons for children ages 6 to 11. Parents will enjoy reading along too, while this insightful story inspires & motivates their child to succeed in piano lessons. A "must have" for parents and piano teachers to get kids off to a great start in piano. Also available as a Read-along Storybook DVD for home and classroom use. Purchase printed copies of this book and other stories in the Piano Bears Series on Amazon.com and at www.PianoBears.com

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About the Author

Cynthia Marie VanLandingham says, "Children love stories, and they are a great way to teach important lessons and motivate young girls and boys. Most young students starting music lessons have lots of questions. That's why I've written Piano Bears Musical Storybooks - to answer these questions, and to inspire and motivate children in piano! There are over 7 million children in the US currently enrolled in piano lessons. Today's parents recognize the many benefits of piano for kids, but many other activities compete for their children's time. Piano teachers are looking for a fun and loving way to make piano lessons new, exciting and motivating, so they can have the best piano studio! My Piano Bears Musical Storybooks are a unique and special product both parents and piano teachers want and need. As a piano teacher, I've never had a parent, grandparent or student whose heart wasn't touched by these wonderful stories." Cynthia's storybooks use the characters of Little Bear, who is just starting to take piano lessons, his friends and family, and Mrs. Treble Beary, his teacher. In the stories, Little Bear, with the help of his family and friends, learns how to overcome his worries and set positive goals to achieve his musical dream. Cynthia Marie VanLandingham has been teaching piano in Tallahassee, Florida for 20 years. She is an alumna of the Florida State University College of Education, a Member of the American College of Musicians National Guild of Piano Teachers, and President of Tally Piano Enterprises, LLC.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (July 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438251203
• ISBN-13: 978-1438251202
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Who is Cynthia VanLandingham? Cynthia is a wife, a mother, a music educator, a writer, a composer, an entrepreneur, a world traveler, and a graduate of Florida State University.

What are Cynthia's Talents? Let those who know her best tell you...

I have known Cynthia VanLandingham for many years, since first meeting her through Florida State University's Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship. She is one of the most creative and ambitious people I know. Not only does she come up with innovative ideas, she turns them into reality, as witnessed by her highly successful series of "Piano Bears Musical Storybooks," which inspire children everywhere to learn and grow, not only musically, but with the bonus of an added sense of well-being. The many testimonials she has received explain her success as a writer and a teacher. (Writer, Janet Litherland)

Cynthia - thank you so much for sharing your music work. It certainly shows how you have taken the fine art of teaching music to a professional level without 'losing touch' with open heartedness. I have my own piano lesson studio here in Phoenix, AZ ('Piano Keys To Music") and you have become a respected role model in how to be creative, handle business, and reach students in a fun and educational way. I enjoy your emails and have been inspired by your business practices to make changes and improvements in my own. Thank you. (Piano Teacher, Valerie Thomas)

Cynthia VanLandingham for over 10 years now has been teaching my Son, Ben, the piano, since he was 4 years old. Cynthia has been consistent and thorough and runs her business like a tight ship. It has been a pleasure dealing with such a professional over the years and my son would not want anyone else teaching him the piano! (Realtor, Tina Goff)

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5.0 out of 5 stars We love these books!, December 4, 2011

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JaneinTally - See all my reviews

This review is from: Piano Bears Musical Storybook: Little Bear's Musical Garden (Paperback)

These books are great for young children who are taking music instruction and are a lot of fun to read with them. My daughter's teacher recommended the books when Julie started taking piano lessons (she was seven). They are based on the story of a young bear and his friends and family. Little Bear is just starting to learn piano and he has the same worries Julie did about what his teacher and lessons will be like, how and why to practice, and what recitals are all about. The stories are very cute, are nicely illustrated, and explain these things in a way that kids can understand. We read them together and laugh about Little Bear and his family and the silly adventures they have.

5.0 out of 5 stars great books for beginning piano students, December 3, 2011

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Pianolady312 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Piano Bears Musical Storybook: Little Bear's Musical Garden (Paperback)

I teach many young children in my studio and give these books to new students to help them and their parents get off to a good start and develop a positive vision for their piano lessons. The books are the only resources I have found that explain to young students key concepts such as the importance of establishing good practice habits and having patience in learning new skills. The books do this in an endearing way and create a way to talk to the children about challenges they are experiencing - for example, I can tell a student who is getting frustrated that they need to have patience like Little Bear (the key character). I recommend this series to all studios that teach young piano students as well as the students' parents.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great books for young children learning music, December 3, 2011

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Pianolady312 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Piano Bears Musical Storybook: Little Bear's Musical Garden (Paperback)

I bought these books for my grandson when he started piano instruction. I love reading them with him and they have helped him share our family's love of music (he is the fourth generation to play piano). The stories teach great lessons that have helped him make a great start on his musical journey, and do so in a fun and not preachy way that kids can relate to.

The books tell the story of Little Bear (the main character) who is a young bear who comes from a musical family - his mother and grandmother also play piano and his uncle was in a band. Little Bear is excited about the idea of learning piano but must get over his fears about starting his lessons. With the help of his family, teacher, and neighbors (such as Mr. Green Bear, a master gardener), he learns why practicing is important, how to set positive goals for his progress, and how to be patient when he gets frustrated. For example, Mr. Green Bear explains that starting piano lessons is like planting a garden that needs to be tended every day. Little Bear also is worried about his first recital but learns the fun of sharing his musical gift with others.