Yesterday I stumbled across a children’s picture book called Mole Music. Lexi (my oldest daughter) and I immediately fell in love with it! So much so, that as soon as I got home from the bookstore, I hit the computer to create a piano lesson printable that I could share with all of you!
Mole Music by David McPhail is a First Piano Lesson “must”! Even though the book is about the violin, I think it is a great read for every new piano student who walks through your door. The message is just so… spot on!
Here’s the synopsis taken from Amazon.com: Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too. Through practice and patience, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays alone, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know.
A First Lesson Printable For Mole Music
If you’re inspired to make Mole Music a first lesson “must” then you may also want to include this printable I created to accompany the story. It’s a great activity to get even your youngest piano students thinking about the piano lesson experience.
More Musical Stories
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This is awesome! I’m starting a little first grade boy in about 2 weeks – just ordered the book!
Thanks so much for reminding me of this precious book that had gotten “buried” in my shelves and forgotten about! Will use this with my young students (and maybe not so young!) next week!
I love this Andrea! I’m going to go to Chapters and look for the book today!:) Also a good book to have in my living room for the parents to read to kids before lessons.
Yes! Parents should read this too! 🙂
just ordered it. Wonderful book.
http://vimeo.com/41327946 Here is a precious video of a live reading with live music to accompany the story! I love your printable! So excited to use it.