Teach Piano with More Structure, Less Prep, and a Whole Lot More Joy!
Purchase NowBusy Kids Do Piano is a comprehensive online piano lesson program for kids—and now piano teachers can use it legally inside their own studios with a Studio License.
Whether you teach private lessons, group piano classes, homeschool co-op music classes, or a hybrid studio model, the Busy Kids Do Piano Studio License gives you access to a warm, structured, kid-friendly curriculum you can use to supplement your teaching or guide your students through a complete beginner-to-intermediate piano pathway.
You remain the teacher.
Busy Kids Do Piano becomes your flexible curriculum library.
This Studio License is Perfect for Piano Teachers Who Want to:
Use a structured online piano curriculum alongside private lessons.
Create group piano classes without building every lesson from scratch.
Offer a more complete musicianship experience with theory, ear training, rhythm, composition and music appreciation.
Add flexible curriculum to homeschool co-ops, enrichment classes or small group programs.
Save prep time, while still teaching from their own experience, method and personality.
Print worksheets, music, theory pages and homework assignments for students.
What's Included in the Online Piano Lesson Curriculum?
I CURRENTLY OFFER 360+ ONLINE PIANO LESSONS SPANNING 16 LEVELS
LEVEL 1
- Quarter note, half note, whole note, and eighth note rhythms
- The names of all the white keys on the piano
- Finger numbers
- Middle C & C Position on the keyboard & staff
- Playing with legato & staccato touch
- Intervals of 2nds and 3rds
- Dynamics
LEVEL 2
- Treble C position, G position
- The stem rule
- Intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths
- C Major scale & bridges
- Ritardando and D.C. al Fine
- G Major scale & bridges
- Sharps
- Transposition
- Ledger Lines
LEVEL 3A & 3B
- Harmonizing C Major, F Major, G Major, A minor & E minor scales with primary chords
- C Major, F Major, G Major, D Major, A Minor & E minor scales & key signatures, A & E melodic minor scales
- Composing bass clef chords using treble clef melody notes
- Inversions
- Playing music from a lead sheet
- Triplets
- Cross Hand Arpeggios
- Dotted Quarter Notes
- Sightreading
- Playing with a metronome
- Sonatina form
- 3/8 and 6/8 time signature
- Intervals of 6ths
- Composition
LEVEL 4A & B
- Half steps & whole steps
- Cut Time
- Intervals of 7ths
- The Octave
- One Octave Arpeggios
- D Minor Scale, Primary Chords & Inversions
- Sixteenth Notes
- Hanon Exercises
- Grace Notes
- Largo
- Sonatina Structure
- A Major Scales, Chords, Inversions
- Dotted eighth to sixteenth notes
LEVEL 5A & 5B
- Dominant 7ths
- Order of Sharps & Flats
- Writing key signatures with sharps and flats
- Bb Major Scale, Primary Chords and Inversions
- Improvisation
- Eb Major Scale, Primary Chords and Inversions
- Transposition Review
- Circle of Fifths
LEVEL 6A & 6B
- Scale studies of C, G, D, and A, E, B, F# and C# Major
- Major and Minor 2nds
- Perfect Intervals
- Diminished & Augmented Intervals
- Whole Tone Scale
- Rhythm Dictation
- Ornamentation
- Improvisation Review
- Sight reading melodies with sharp key signature
- Major & Minor 6ths & 7ths
LEVEL 7A & 7B
- Scale studies of F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, and Cb Major
- Review of key signatures
- Diminished & augmented triads
- Chopin
- Texture in music
- More on dominant 7th chords
- Closed & open triads
- Scale degrees & diatonic chords
- Building and improvising with a blues scale
- Rondo form
- Ostinato (aural and visual identification)
LEVEL 8A & 8B
- Scale studies of A, E, B, F#, C#, G# natural and harmonic minors
- Transposing, sight-reading and ear-training with minor patterns
- Beethoven’s German Dances
- Review of forms of minor scales
- Duet practice
- Bela Bartok
- 32nd notes
- Double sharps and double flats
- Playing with a backing track
LEVEL 9A & 9B
- Scale studies of F, C, G and D natural and harmonic minors
- Compound Meter
- 12/8 time signature
- Composing with Alberti bass
- Review of piano rag structure
- Sight-reading and transposing with minor inversions
- Enrique Granados
- Jean-Baptiste Lully
- Counterpoint melodies
- Secondary triads
- Maria Szymanowska
The curriculum begins with foundational skills like keyboard geography, finger numbers, rhythm, Middle C position, dynamics, legato and staccato, and note reading.
As students progress, they move into scales, chords, intervals, transposition, lead sheets, inversions, sight reading, composition, arpeggios, key signatures, improvisation, forms, music history, and more advanced musicianship skills.
You can use the curriculum in sequence or pull individual lessons and worksheets to support your own studio’s teaching plan.
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Also Part of the Program:
A library of printables, including seasonal music enrichment activities, practice games, composer bios and theory worksheets.
Bonus video lessons that include listening activities to help strengthen ear training skills, duet modules, pop music tutorials and rhythm ensembles.
Not only did piano lessons just become so convenient, but it’s so affordable. My two kids (8 & 9 years old) LOVE practicing and working through the modules. Carly is personable and her videos provide clear instructions that my kids understand. She has taken the stress out of practicing by giving us some tips about how to structure practice time.
The music is fun, too! It’s not just lessons, but she has tons of other content about composers, writing music, hymns. The website is easy to navigate. We absolutely love Carly and the expertise she brings to our home! I’m so glad we can access such a wonderful instructor online!
My 5-year-old son woke up the morning after his first lesson, bright and bubbly, and immediately asking for another lesson from Ms. Carly! The parent support materials are awesome and helpful for me in deciding when he is ready for the next lesson. When I have questions, Carly is helpful anda vailable to answer my questions and give me specific suggestions. THe value of this course is incredible for the amount of materials included along with access to an experienced teacher.
THANK YOU for making this SO EASY to incorporate into our already busy and super-packed homeschooling days!
First Place winner in the Music category of the 2024 Practical Homeschooling i-Learn Awards
A Piano Curriculum That Supports Your Teaching but Doesn’t Replace It
For studio teachers, it offers something equally valuable: a complete library of step-by-step video lessons, printable materials, theory work, technique exercises, listening activities, composition prompts, and musicianship resources that you can use inside your own teaching ecosystem.
You can use the videos during lessons.
You can assign worksheets for homework.
You can pull from the curriculum for group classes.
You can use the materials to reinforce what you are already teaching.
The goal is not to replace your expertise.
The goal is to give you a flexible, joyful, well-organized curriculum library so you can spend less time reinventing materials and more time actually teaching
Many piano resources focus mostly on repertoire.
Busy Kids Do Piano teaches the whole musician.
This curriculum includes:
- Piano technique
- Note reading
- Rhythm
- Music theory
- Ear training
- Composition
- Improvisation
- Music appreciation
- Composer studies
- Listening activities
- Downloadable worksheets
- Practice guidance
- Step-by-step video lessons
This makes it especially useful for piano teacher teachers who want to provide a richer learning experience without having to create every supplemental activity themselves.
HOW PIANO TEACHERS CAN USE THE STUDIO LICENSE
Use It During Private Piano Lessons
Pull up a short video to reinforce a new concept, review a rhythm pattern, introduce a theory idea, or support students who benefit from hearing another explanation.
This can be especially helpful for:
Beginning students
Students who need extra review
Visual learners
Students who missed a lesson
Students who need guided practice support
Younger students who benefit from short, clear demonstrations
Use It for Group Piano Classes
Busy Kids Do Piano can help you structure beginner group piano classes with clear lesson pathways, printable activities, and engaging musicianship resources.
Use the curriculum to:
- Introduce concepts to the whole group
- Assign students different levels or review activities
- Print worksheets for in-class learning
- Create rhythm stations or theory stations
- Use videos as part of a rotation model
- Offer flexible review between group classes
Group piano teachers often need curriculum that is structured, repeatable, and easy to implement. This license gives you a ready-made foundation while still allowing you to lead the class in your own teaching style.
Use It as Supplemental Piano Curriculum
Already have a preferred method book? Busy Kids Do Piano can still support your studio as an enrichment and reinforcement library.
Use it for:
- Theory review
- Ear training
- Composition projects
- Music history tie-ins
- Rhythm practice
- Extra beginner pieces
- Make-up lesson assignments
- Summer piano challenges
- Studio-wide practice themes
Use It for Homeschool Co-ops or Enrichment Programs
If you teach piano or general music in a homeschool co-op, microschool, church program, or enrichment setting, the Studio License gives you a flexible way to bring structured piano instruction to a small group of students.
You can teach from your own experience while using Busy Kids Do Piano as your video, worksheet, and assignment library.
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH OUR ANNUAL LICENSE
Includes use of Busy Kids Do Piano for one piano studio or teaching program with up to 25 students.
Your Studio License Includes:
- Access to the Busy Kids Do Piano lesson curriculum
- Use of videos during private piano lessons
- Use of videos during group piano classes
- Permission to print worksheets for your enrolled students
- Permission to assign pages and homework
- Permission to teach from your own system while using BKDP as support
- Access to 360+ online piano lessons spanning 16 levels
- Downloadable songs, exercises, and theory worksheets
- Supplemental materials including rhythm, composition, listening, and music appreciation activities
- A flexible curriculum library for private, group, or hybrid teaching
What the Studio License Does Not Allow
The Studio License does not allow:
Sharing your login with every family
Posting Busy Kids Do Piano videos publicly
Uploading videos to YouTube, social media, Google Classroom, or any public platform
Reselling the curriculum or printed materials
Giving students or families unrestricted home access to the full membership
Using the license for more than 25 students without upgrading or contacting BKDP
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use Busy Kids Do Piano as my main group piano curriculum?
Yes. Many teachers may choose to use Busy Kids Do Piano as the core structure for beginner group piano classes, especially because it includes video lessons, printable worksheets, theory, rhythm, technique, composition, and music appreciation resources.
You can teach from your own experience while using BKDP as your lesson pathway and resource library.
Can I use this alongside my current method books?
Yes. The Studio License works beautifully as a supplement to your current method books. You can use BKDP videos and worksheets to reinforce note reading, rhythm, theory, technique, ear training, and musicianship concepts.
Can I print worksheets for my students?
Yes. Your Studio License allows you to print worksheets, music, theory pages, and assignments for students currently enrolled in your studio, up to 25 students.
Can I assign videos for students to watch at home?
The Studio License does not include unrestricted home access for every student family. You may use videos during lessons or group classes. If you want students to access the full program independently from home, they would need to purchase separate access for $5/month for their own login. Contact carly@busymomsdopiano.com after purchasing your studio license to make the arrangements for this.
Can I share my login with families?
No. The Studio License does not allow you to share your teacher login with every family. If students would like to set up their own access for a cost of $5/month underneath your studio license, please email carly@busymomsdopiano.com to make arrangements for this.
Can I use the videos in my online group classes?
Yes, as long as the videos are used within your private teaching environment and are not posted publicly, uploaded, or distributed.
Can I use this for more than 25 students?
The $279/year Studio License covers up to 25 students. If your studio serves more than 25 students, contact Busy Kids Do Piano for expanded licensing options.
Can I post BKDP videos in Google classroom or on my studio portal?
No, not as uploaded or publicly distributed videos. You may not post, upload, copy, or redistribute Busy Kids Do Piano videos. The videos should be accessed through your licensed teacher account during permitted studio use.
Is this a recurring annual license?
Yes. The Studio License is $279 per year. You will receive an email reminder from SamCart 10 days before your credit card is charged to renew the license. If you’d like to cancel, you may do so at any time and your membership will cancel at the end of the current billing period.