The Pace Method incorporates an innovative philosophy of music education. Students learn a broad scope of music fundamentals in such an in-depth manner that these basics become tools for their own creative use. A group learning situation facilitates this process. Peer group learning is active learning. Subtle and skillful direction from the teacher stimulates the students to listen actively and to critique each other's work.
Conscious appraisal is the key to longer and more accurate retention of the material.
Music fundamentals are emphasized from the very first lesson so those concepts are understood and applied at all times during the learning process. This multi-key approach is a complete musical education. In addition to the standard piano repertoire, students learn jazz, pop and rock styles. Students also learn to write, improvise and perform music, to understand and interpret music, to train the ear, and to understand form and harmony. Classroom activities are designed to promote each student's individual creative use of the music fundamental learned.