Parents looking for a highly structured program to teach their child to read sheet music won’t find Trebellina the best program to use with their children. There are no formal lesson plans presented, and the pace of the video is so rapid that only a general familiarity with the concepts presented will be gained. By incorporating the parent-led teaching tips included with the DVD the learning experience can be taken deeper, and becomes more interactive rather than a passive DVD viewing experience.
Being independently produced, the music can at times be tinny or too loud, and the animation somewhat choppy but my children don’t mind. In fact, if I let them have their way we’d be dancing with Trebellina upwards of three times a day! My three-year-old is her biggest fan, and our baby loves to groove along as well. The disc can be run through in one go and has the option of watching only the animated portions or live action segments.
While I remain unconvinced of the disc’s ability to transform the average child into a virtuoso, this child-friendly DVD is a fun way to introduce the simplest concepts of music theory through play, bright visuals and fun tunes.
Introducing Trebellina has a 30-day money back guarantee and is a recipient of a wide array of product awards including a Dr. Toy award. Video excerpts, free coloring pages, connect the notes pages, and full-color posters are available for free at the Trebellina website, along with an online store. The second DVD in the series will feature Rock Bassey and explore the notes of the bass staff.
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