There's a brief concept intro, a demonstration by his Singing Notes and the auto piano accompaniment, and an opportunity to practice the concept in a very straightforward, non-threatening manner. Other programs boast an exciting interface and great sounds, or a solid drill and practice format, but too often these programs are teaching you too many things at once, or exposing you to a graphically rich, educationally poor experience. Maestro Max, as kind and cute as a small Viennese man can be, is a great teacher. He teaches a single concept and encourages you to master that concept, and that concept only. With a truly interactive interface, the program is powerful enough to let you make mistakes, click around a screen, and never allow you to get lost.
Every lesson has an associated game.
The games are designed to allow you to practice the knowledge and skills that you learned in the lessons. Each game consists of several sections. To win a game, you must successfully complete each section of the game. As you proceed through a lesson, the practice sessions, or a game, the interface provides you with a progress indicator. This is a great feature for anyone concerned with the length of any lesson or game.