"Payam Method" reimagines music education, piano lessons for kids
The Payam Method is transforming music education by making piano lessons enjoyable and effective for children. Developed by Payam Khastkhodaei, this innovative approach has led to high success rates among students, who often excel in competitions. The method emphasizes fun and creativity, allowing students to compose their own music while gradually learning traditional techniques.
- ▪Payam Khastkhodaei's students have a 96% success rate in reaching diploma level in piano, compared to the traditional 1-2%.
- ▪The Payam Method starts with basic concepts like ABCs and 123s, rather than sheet music, making lessons more engaging.
- ▪Students are encouraged to compose original songs and experiment with music, fostering a love for playing.
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60 Minutes Overtime "Payam Method" hits the right note with piano students, making music education fun and accessible for kids .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-60-minutes-overtime.jpg'); } By Bill Whitaker, Bill Whitaker 60 Minutes Correspondent Bill Whitaker is an award-winning journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent who has covered major news stories, domestically and across the globe, for more than four decades with CBS News. Read Full Bio Bill Whitaker, Aliza Chasan, Aliza Chasan Digital Content Producer Aliza Chasan is a Digital Content Producer for "60 Minutes" and CBSNews.com. She has previously written for outlets including PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Edition and DNAinfo.
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