Piano Playtime
For Preschool Directors
Massive research says that preschool piano is the only activity to increase intelligence and neural functioning, when comparing computers, violin, and foreign languages for preschoolers. Truly amazing!
About Piano Playtime
Our little maestros think their Piano Playtime classes are so much fun! What they don’t realize is how many decades of research have gone into carefully designing this curriculum to support advanced brain development during the preschool years. We should have all been so lucky!
Most of our preschools schedule Piano Playtime in the morning due to the brain-intensive “work” involved and the strong academic value it provides. While after-school times may be possible, morning classes are preferable for the sake of the children and their ability to fully engage.
According to extensive research, preschool piano instruction significantly outperforms computer classes, foreign language study, and even violin when it comes to measurable accelerated brain development.
What We Provide for Schools & Families
- State-of-the-art curriculum based on decades of research in early childhood brain development
- Individual video updates sent to each family throughout the year, featuring their child at the piano
- All parent communication handled by DCMA, including newsletters, billing, scheduling, and support, with copies provided to the host school director
- Year-round trifold brochures available at the preschool for families
- Parent release forms available, allowing Piano Playtime classes to run without requiring additional preschool staff, or our teachers can meet your school’s specific staffing requirements
- Highly trained instructors with degrees or advanced degrees, ongoing background checks, and consistent quality oversight
- Professional promotional materials, including a sample flyer (below) sent to families to announce classes
Parent Pay Model
This option allows families to enroll directly while the preschool hosts the program.
- Minimum of 10 enrolled students per school to launch a Piano Playtime program
- Small classes of 4–6 children with 6 shared keyboards
- 30-minute class, once per week
- 10% revenue share returned to the host school
- Requires approximately 8 sq. ft. of floor space
- Families pay $88/month, no long-term contracts
- Trial lessons available for groups of 4–20 children
Preschool Pay Model
In this model, the preschool provides Piano Playtime as part of its program offerings.
- 8–20 children per 30-minute class
- Minimum commitment of 1 hour per week per school to begin a program
- (Scheduling options include two 30-minute classes per week (1 hour total), or additional class time as desired
- Classes may be taught in individual classrooms or in a dedicated music space, depending on school preference
- Annual spring recital (“Piano Party”) for all students
- Discounted private piano lessons available for all Piano Playtime graduates
Sample Scheduling Option
For example, a preschool with two Pre-K classes and two Preschool classes may choose to schedule one hour of Piano Playtime per week, alternating class groups each week.
- Week 1: Two Pre-K classes receive 30 minutes each
- Week 2: Two Preschool classes receive 30 minutes each
This rotating schedule allows all students to receive one full hour of Piano Playtime per month, while maintaining a consistent weekly time slot and staffing plan.
