Piano Playground
A Complete Preschool Piano System - Easy to Teach and Designed to Grow Your Studio
Formerly Melanie’s Music Corner
Group piano classes for ages 4–6 that actually work with built-in curriculum, videos, and step-by-step teaching support.
✔ You want to add (or fix) your preschool offering
✔ You’re tired of patching together materials
✔ You want a program that feeds into your main curriculum
✔ You want something your teachers can actually run confidently
Who is this for?
Why Brittany and I got started!
From a Current Licensee:
“When I decided to start offering piano classes for 4-6 year olds, I had no idea how much extra revenue it would create, how much the children would like it, or how much I would actually enjoy teaching the classes!
Licensing this program is in my top three best business decisions I have made in my 8 years of running my own studio.
I have been able to fill 3 out of 4 classes in less than a month and have plans to open more classes!
I was nervous to have group classes for little ones and wasn't sure if I would be good at handling all of them at once. But the videos, and other resources Melanie has provided, makes it easy.
Additionally, I am thoroughly enjoying working with this age - even more so than I expected! We all have a fun and relaxed time together.” - Brittany Dougherty, Piano Teacher and Studio Owner
Curriculum Progression
What Makes Piano Playground Different?
Most studios don’t struggle because they lack ideas for preschool…
They struggle because nothing quite works.
Trying to start 4–5 year olds in private lessons and watching engagement drop
Adapting older kids’ curriculum that isn’t designed for this age
Piecing together activities from multiple programs that don’t build on each other
Using early childhood programs that are fun, but don’t lead to real piano skills
Or investing in a system that feels overly complicated and is difficult to maintain consistency with teachers
Piano Playground was built to solve all of that.
✔ Designed specifically for ages 4–6
Not adapted. Not simplified. Built from the ground up for how young children actually learn.
✔ A clear, step-by-step progression
Every activity, video, and book builds toward real piano playing - no guesswork, no gaps.
✔ Simple for teachers to run
Your teachers don’t need preschool experience or hours of prep. The structure, videos, and materials guide them every step of the way.
✔ Engaging without being chaotic
Students are moving, playing, and learning - but always with a clear musical goal.
✔ Built to feed your main program
Students don’t get “stuck” in preschool. They transition smoothly into your next program with real skills and confidence.
How it works!
Prep for Piano as a Group
Welcome and WarmUp
Drum Circle
Prepare for Piano Time as a Group
Time at the Piano
Curriculum is designed to:
Provide consistent, developmentally appropriate music instruction for preschoolers.
Introduces foundational musical concepts through familiar songs, carefully layering one skill at a time to support confident learning.
Present lessons in short segments for young learners' attention spans.
Movement and Games
End your class on a high note with music games!
Children this age learn best through play.
And parents love to see kids walking out of class energized with smiles on their faces.
Nervous About Teaching this Age?
You’re not alone!
Training and ongoing support are built into the program.
Why Start with Preschoolers?
Many studios struggle with what to offer younger students. Without the right structure, it’s hard to keep them engaged, and families may leave before they ever join your older group classes.
Piano Playground solves that problem:
Built for preschoolers: A plug-and-play curriculum designed specifically for ages 4– Newly 6.
Get more students in the door: Don’t lose students just because you have nothing to offer at this age.
Fun to teach: Engaging lessons and playful activities make every class enjoyable for teachers and students alike.
Built by a studio owner, for studio owners.
I’m Melanie, founder of Williamsburg Music Studio in Brooklyn. After 12 years of running a thriving school, I kept running into the same challenge:
Families wanted a program for their 4–5 year olds, but starting them in private lessons made it hard to later transition them into group lessons. The flow just didn’t work.
So I created Piano Playground — a group piano program built specifically for preschoolers, designed to feed seamlessly into our older group classes. Drawing on my years of experience with this age, I built a curriculum that’s playful, structured, and proven to work.
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We’ve had a wonderful experience with the kids piano lessons at Williamsburg Music Studio! The teacher, Rachel, is fun, patient, encouraging, and really knows how to keep young children engaged. Our 6-year-old looks forward to every lesson and is already playing simple songs with confidence. The perfect mix of fun and learning — highly recommended for young beginners!
Anne W.
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Aleena gets excited every time it’s piano day! Preschool Piano made learning music fun, easy, and full of smiles—and it’s been a wonderful way for her to connect with other kids through music.
Rakel S.
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My 5 year old loves her piano classes here! The teachers are great and supportive. In just 6 months she got to perform too, I was blown away by the progress.
Alfiya R.
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After over a year in Preschool Piano, my daughter felt comfortable reading notes, finding the correct hand placement and built confidence. The program is the right speed and length for younger beginners with fun songs. Songs build and challenge the child as they progress through the program, helping to build a strong piano understanding and foundation.
Hannah N.