by Andrew Park

Learning Music, Yawn-Free

Engaging ways to teach today's computer-savvy kids how to compose and play
 

"With Music Ace Deluxe from Harmonic Vision (about $50), your child gets 36 lessons beginning with a primer on the musical staff and moving through complex concepts such as harmony and time signatures. A cartoon conductor named "Maestro Max" delivers each lesson followed by games that test what has been taught.

Music Ace is popular with schools wanting to cover beginning theory. Deluxe, aimed at ages 8 and up, combines the best of the two previous versions, including a digital "Doodle Pad" for writing simple compositions." ...

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CyberSpeak by Jinny Gudmundsen

Music Ace software adapts to learning levels

"Music Ace Deluxe software offers sequenced, comprehensive music instruction for beginning and intermediate music students."

"Aligned with the National Standards for Music Education, Music Ace Deluxe teaches music theory, note reading, ear training, notation, keyboard, scales, rhythm, melody, key signatures, time signatures and harmony..."

Score: 5 stars (out of 5).

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from The Hit List  August, 2004 page 212

WE LOVE IT!

"A teacher in a box, Music Ace Deluxe (ages 5 and up; $50) makes learning how to read notes and play songs fun and easy. Maestro Max, an animated tutor, will introduce your child to the basics of music theory, note reading, pitch, and more with 36 computer lessons and games. The software's creative Music Doodle Pad lets your budding musician compose her own pieces. The best part? The program offers advanced lessons as your child's skills progress."

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In this week's Study Hall, Freddi Greenberg, editor-in-chief of Nick Jr. Family magazine, gave some age-by-age software picks to The Early Show's co-anchor Hannah Storm that are designed to entertain your kids while they learn.
 

(At the link below, scroll to the end of the article to the last listing under Creative Learning)

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Reviewed by Mark Starlin

"I was pleasantly surprised at how engaging the lessons are. They are actually fun to complete. Each lesson also features a brief classical music clip at its beginning and end. This is a great way to introduce students to the classics. The lessons build on each other and get more difficult as they progress. I found myself thoroughly enjoying each lesson. My teenage daughter noted "these things are addicting", and I have to agree."

Rating:
Intended Function: 5
Ease Of Use: 5
User Interface: 3
Documentation: 5
Features: 5
Uniqueness: 5
Value: 5
Graphics: 3
Sound: 5
Fun: 5
Educational value: 5
Engaging: 5

  (out of 5)

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Music Ace Deluxe

reviewed by Tricia Goyer

"This is a definite must-try for parents whose students don't enjoy music lessons--and a special treat for those who do!"

"When researching this product I also discovered that Music Ace programs are used by more than 5,000 school districts in North America. They've also received more than 30 awards for excellence. I have to say that if I could grant an award, I'd give these programs one too! "

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Music Ace Deluxe
Reviewed by Jennifer Aboudi
 

Summary
"From tone deaf to Tchaikovsky in 36 lessons, piano optional. "

Review
"There are times in a person's career when it seems fit to skip around the room and tease all those who don't have your job. Reviewing this program brought on one of those moments. I loved it! "
 

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Music Ace Deluxe

"This is a great way to teach kids music education because the program offers interactive lessons that are followed up with fun interactive games. The software is adaptive to the child´s learning pace..."

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Homeschooling from Beverly Hernandez

Music Ace Deluxe

Guide Rating -

The Bottom Line

"Wow! It's pretty amazing how well this program works. I've been going through the lessons myself and am actually developing real music skills! It's great for all ages, for both beginning and intermediate students..."

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Music Ace Deluxe

"In this updated version of Music Ace, a cartoon composer guides kids through colorful practice lessons and games that are bursting with potential kid appeal..."

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Our Rating: A

Top Pick. Music Ace Deluxe is designed for beginning music students. Ideal as a complement to music lessons, the program takes children through a series of lessons that focus on the fundamentals—those concepts that are essential to understanding—of music learning...

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Reviewed by Howard Berenbon

Music Ace Deluxe by Harmonic Vision

"If you and your kids are interested in leaning music basics and a lot more, then consider Music Ace Deluxe from Harmonic Vision, on a single CD for your PC.  The program offers lessons and music-based games for beginning music students, including music theory and 36 hands-on lessons, perfect for any student, elementary through high school (and their parents).  Maestro Max, your animated music tutor, will guide you (via narration) through the lessons and games. He´s a very experienced teacher, who trained at the Musical Academy in Vienna, Austria, but is now locked in your computer."

"After quick installation from a single CD, you´ll be on your way to understanding the basics of music with the help of your tutor, Maestro Max.  After you enter your name, you´ll begin in the main menu, which appears on music stand in the center of the screen... "

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At Home Moms

Harmonic Vision's Music Ace Deluxe

We are really excited about this new software program! Harmonic Vision's Music Ace Deluxe is an extraordinary home based software program that teaches kids the basics of music at home. We like this program because it is self paced, fun, engaging, and educational. Maestro Max, a lively, animated guide, takes the student through a series of music lessons. There isn't a dull moment and your child will feel challenged and rewarded for completing each lesson. We highly recommend Music Ace Deluxe! We also like the amazing value....under $50!

-- At Home Moms
March 2004
 

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Your Ace in the Hole

"Harmonic Vision´s new Music Ace Deluxe for PC and Mac is a comprehensive home-based program designed to give beginning and intermediate music students aged 5 and above an edge in gaining music mastery".

out of 5 Globes

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