Discover the Charm of Teaching Materials

Transforming Learning into Fun!The charm and objectives of OTOIRO＋ teaching materials

OTOIRO＋ Solfege materials are created by incorporating elements of familiar games like card games and sugoroku. Why incorporate game elements? There are five key educational objectives:

Clarity of Goals and Rules:

Games have clear rules and objectives. Learning solfege through games makes it easier for students to understand what and why they are learning.

Gaining Numerous Success Experiences:

Everyone experiences excitement as they progress in a game, small frustrations when things don't go as planned, and great satisfaction upon achieving goals. Through learning with play, students accumulate many small 'success experiences.'

Enhancing Learning Desire and Curiosity:

Learning solfege while enjoying it like a game naturally increases students' motivation. Repetitive play from various angles stimulates curiosity, and deep learning.

Developing Imagination and Creativity:

In music, there's no 'correct' answer. We first discover what aspects of music interest the student, then expand their imagination. Later, this rich imagination is transformed into 'sound,' creating a world with characters and stories, enhancing the student's creativity.

Improving Concentration:

Our materials include games with specific rules, like card games and sugoroku. Following these rules teaches the importance of discipline and perseverance, fostering self-management and concentration.
We hope that by using these materials, students will enjoy acquiring diverse skills and knowledge, feeling their growth.

For a Bright Future Full of IndividualityOTOIRO＋ Piano Materials

Are you aware of the benefits of learning piano?
We introduce two main points:

Fostering a Heart that Values One's and Others' Individuality:

In lessons, communication between the student and the teacher helps express music through the language of musical notes. The same music can sound different depending on the performer, reflecting individuality. Learning from a young age that 'music is enjoyable because of its variety' nurtures a heart that values both one's and others' individuality.

Enhancing Creativity and Imagination:

According to the study by Northwestern University, children who start piano at a young age are better at accomplishing tasks. This also helps cognitive processing and memory. This is likely due to the development of imagination and creativity through piano lessons. Students learn to interpret music from the information on the score, honing their unique interpretations. This process sharpens their sensibilities and stimulates imagination, leading to creative expression.

OTOIRO＋ Piano Materials are designed to naturally instill piano learning from early childhood.

Starting with 'Introduction,' which includes pre-piano elements, we don't use all five fingers immediately. Instead, we use cluster playing, tapping the keys with palms in rhythm, and gradually introduce finger playing, building skills step by step.

We hope OTOIRO＋ materials will be a catalyst for children to grow into individuals who appreciate and support others, shining brightly through their unique piano journey.

《参考文献》

• Sacha Bourgeois-Bougrine et al., “Early Childhood Music Training and Associations with Music Perception and Executive Function in Late Childhood”（2020）
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7684528/
• Nina Kraus et al., “Music training relates to cognitive abilities: Results from a large cross-sectional study”（2021）
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8995581/
• Sofia Pappa et al., “Early life music training and attentional control in late adulthood”（2022）
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9154576/