This GATEWAY is an excellent introduction to what learners will be encountering in the LUNAR Home Education Program as they embark upon their cinematic and very informative journey to the moons of the outer solar system. Rather than just givin...
Read MoreThis GATEWAY is an excellent introduction to what learners will be encountering in the LUNAR Home Education Program as they embark upon their cinematic and very informative journey to the moons of the outer solar system. Rather than just giving a brief overview of the who, what, why, when and where of this lunar adventure, Amanda skillfully shows the learner who is involved with the creation of the program’s content and why their work matters. She explains how their contributions to the various NASA missions gave us what we now know about these moons and then further explains how and why she took this core science to create THE MOONS SYMPHONY. The learner is able to see how LUNAR is an extension of this symphonic work and is given the opportunity to learn about each moon from a variety of scientific and artistic angles. Through Amanda’s engaging videos and excellent narration, the learner is immersed not only in the science of these moons but also in the orchestral music and the beautiful artistry which gives life and emotion to each moon individually. In this GATEWAY, Amanda sets the stage for these lunar journeys with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. She shares a wealth of knowledge in a very easy-to-understand format that can only come from a teacher who truly cares about the music, the course content, and about each learner as they begin their treks. By the end of the GATEWAY, the learner knows what to expect from the program and is assured that the entire LUNAR program will be fun and exciting. They also get to meet Zinnie the cat who will occasionally be joining them on their treks! The videos where we get to meet the scientists and astronauts bring added authenticity and definition to the GATEWAY as the learner discovers that the program will provide a real depth of knowledge about each mission and moon. The quick story of the lucky peanuts is awesome as it brings added humor and gives even more context about what to expect! This GATEWAY is definitely a 5-star introduction to what is sure to be an amazing educational program! Tom Harkay Cerulean Bay Houston, TX USA
Read LessThe title Gateway to LUNAR is powerful. It is inviting and intriguing. Some in the know will associate it with NASA's proposed Gateway lunar space station. This generates excitement and a feeling that you are entering a domain reserved for astrona...
Read MoreThe title Gateway to LUNAR is powerful. It is inviting and intriguing. Some in the know will associate it with NASA's proposed Gateway lunar space station. This generates excitement and a feeling that you are entering a domain reserved for astronauts. The presentation with the backdrops of stunning art, the small teases of symphonic sounds, the overlays of sheet music and inclusion of poetry promises a learning experience like none other. From the start, I felt that I was in safe hands, almost as if my guide and teacher were here in my own room. I loved 'meeting' the professional and creative team (and the touch of playfulness with the lucky peanuts!) The presentation is communicated in a welcoming, easy-to-understand, and relaxed way. The message is clear: The solar system's moons are awesome celestial bodies. Gateway to LUNAR will inspire learners with diverse interests to go on this exceptional journey of exploration.
Read LessThis GATEWAY is an excellent introduction to what learners will be encountering in the LUNAR Home Education Program as they embark upon their cinematic and very informative journey to the moons of the outer solar system. Rather than just givin...
Read MoreThis GATEWAY is an excellent introduction to what learners will be encountering in the LUNAR Home Education Program as they embark upon their cinematic and very informative journey to the moons of the outer solar system. Rather than just giving a brief overview of the who, what, why, when and where of this lunar adventure, Amanda skillfully shows the learner who is involved with the creation of the program’s content and why their work matters. She explains how their contributions to the various NASA missions gave us what we now know about these moons and then further explains how and why she took this core science to create THE MOONS SYMPHONY. The learner is able to see how LUNAR is an extension of this symphonic work and is given the opportunity to learn about each moon from a variety of scientific and artistic angles. Through Amanda’s engaging videos and excellent narration, the learner is immersed not only in the science of these moons but also in the orchestral music and the beautiful artistry which gives life and emotion to each moon individually. In this GATEWAY, Amanda sets the stage for these lunar journeys with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. She shares a wealth of knowledge in a very easy-to-understand format that can only come from a teacher who truly cares about the music, the course content, and about each learner as they begin their treks. By the end of the GATEWAY, the learner knows what to expect from the program and is assured that the entire LUNAR program will be fun and exciting. They also get to meet Zinnie the cat who will occasionally be joining them on their treks! The videos where we get to meet the scientists and astronauts bring added authenticity and definition to the GATEWAY as the learner discovers that the program will provide a real depth of knowledge about each mission and moon. The quick story of the lucky peanuts is awesome as it brings added humor and gives even more context about what to expect! This GATEWAY is definitely a 5-star introduction to what is sure to be an amazing educational program! Tom Harkay Cerulean Bay Houston, TX USA
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“A cinematic and very informative journey to the moons of the outer solar system… definitely a 5‑star introduction to an amazing educational program.”
Homeschool parent, USA
“A luminous landing of understanding… edutainment that left me inspired and wanting more.”
Gateway to LUNAR participant
“The presentation promises a learning experience like none other… I felt I was in safe hands, almost as if my guide and teacher were in my own room”
Space-Enthusiast participant
LUNAR is an interdisciplinary learning architecture built around THE MOONS SYMPHONY, a large-scale orchestral work created in collaboration with NASA planetary scientists and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.
LUNAR is expansive by design. GATEWAY to LUNAR allows you to step inside its world before deciding how far you wish to travel.
Think of this as a guided preview of the entire journey, a tonal and conceptual orientation, and a cinematic sampler of what makes LUNAR unlike any other program. For many participants, GATEWAY to LUNAR becomes the moment they realize this is not a typical course.
In GATEWAY TO LUNAR, you will:
Step inside the conceptual framework of LUNAR
Experience how science and music are woven together
Be introduced to the moons of the outer Solar System
Encounter planetary science through sound, story, and imagery
Encounter planetary science through sound, story, and imagery
This is not a lecture series.
It is a guided orientation into a new way of learning.
Most of us grew up with learning that felt flat—subjects in separate boxes, science without art, creativity treated as optional. Curious adults and homeschool families are left with content that is either dry and technical or entertaining but shallow.
Immediate access to the GATEWAY to LUNAR pre-course
High-quality cinematic video content
Curated musical and visual experiences
A clear understanding of the full LUNAR roadmap
One purchase. Lifetime access.
GATEWAY to LUNAR is intentionally focused.
It is not the full LUNAR curriculum
It does not include complete Treks, assignments, or certifications
It is not a surface-level science overview
It is a carefully designed threshold experience.
Amanda Lee Falkenberg is an internationally acclaimed composer, pianist, and interdisciplinary educator. She is the creator of THE MOONS SYMPHONY™, recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, and the founder of LUNAR, a cinematic learning program that integrates planetary science, music, art, and reflective inquiry. Her work is developed in collaboration with NASA planetary scientists, translating real mission data into immersive learning experiences that connect scientific discovery with human meaning.
“★★★★★ The title Gateway to LUNAR is powerful. It is inviting and intriguing. Some in the know will associate it with NASA's proposed Gateway lunar space station. This generates excitement and a feeling that you are entering a domain reserved for astronauts. The presentation with the backdrops of stunning art, the small teases of symphonic sounds, the overlays of sheet music and inclusion of poetry promises a learning experience like none other. From the start, I felt that I was in safe hands, almost as if my guide and teacher were here in my own room. I loved 'meeting' the professional and creative team (and the touch of playfulness with the lucky peanuts!) The presentation is communicated in a welcoming, easy-to-understand, and relaxed way. The message is clear: The solar system's moons are awesome celestial bodies. Gateway to LUNAR will inspire learners with diverse interests to go on this exceptional journey of exploration. ”
“★★★★★ This GATEWAY is an excellent introduction to what learners will be encountering in the LUNAR Home Education Program as they embark upon their cinematic and very informative journey to the moons of the outer solar system. Rather than just giving a brief overview of the who, what, why, when and where of this lunar adventure, Amanda skillfully shows the learner who is involved with the creation of the program’s content and why their work matters. She explains how their contributions to the various NASA missions gave us what we now know about these moons and then further explains how and why she took this core science to create THE MOONS SYMPHONY. The learner is able to see how LUNAR is an extension of this symphonic work and is given the opportunity to learn about each moon from a variety of scientific and artistic angles. Through Amanda’s engaging videos and excellent narration, the learner is immersed not only in the science of these moons but also in the orchestral music and the beautiful artistry which gives life and emotion to each moon individually. In this GATEWAY, Amanda sets the stage for these lunar journeys with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. She shares a wealth of knowledge in a very easy-to-understand format that can only come from a teacher who truly cares about the music, the course content, and about each learner as they begin their treks. By the end of the GATEWAY, the learner knows what to expect from the program and is assured that the entire LUNAR program will be fun and exciting. They also get to meet Zinnie the cat who will occasionally be joining them on their treks! The videos where we get to meet the scientists and astronauts bring added authenticity and definition to the GATEWAY as the learner discovers that the program will provide a real depth of knowledge about each mission and moon. The quick story of the lucky peanuts is awesome as it brings added humor and gives even more context about what to expect! This GATEWAY is definitely a 5-star introduction to what is sure to be an amazing educational program! ”
Tom Harkay
“★★★★★ I successfully voyaged through the LUNAR Gateway, propelled by THE MOONS SYMPHONY. Those Moons spoke through Amanda’s notes with enchanting poetry and scientific grounding. Amanda is a wonderful visual spokesperson whose genuine enthusiasm, knowledge, and clarity of vision elevate the learning experience to something of an Overview Experience. Her astral-holographic imagination expands education to the realms of edutainment … and GATEWAY to LUNAR left me inspired and wanting more. ”
Alison Goldwyn
GATEWAY to LUNAR is a one‑time $50 cinematic pre‑course that gives lifetime access to a 30–45 minute, three‑part mini‑series.
You will watch a three‑part cinematic mini‑series (about 30–40 minutes total) that tells the who, what, where, when, and why of LUNAR. You will: Learn how real NASA missions and planetary science shaped THE MOONS SYMPHONY™ and the LUNAR program. Hear directly from consulted NASA scientists and Nicole Stott about the moons and the experience of viewing Earth from space. Follow a guided narrative that introduces each of the seven moons and the interdisciplinary LUNAR structure (science, music, poetry, visual art).
You pay a one‑time $50 enrollment fee for the GATEWAY to LUNAR pre‑course. You immediately receive lifetime access to the three‑part mini‑series inside your student dashboard, along with the homeschool and standards guides if you choose to use them. If you decide to continue into Module 1, your full $50 will be credited toward the Module 1 tuition. During the exclusive pre‑launch, Module 1—a four‑Trek, approximately four‑week premium STEAM journey with cinematic science and symphonic content—will be available for $2,500 instead of the regular $3,500 per‑moon module price.
The mini-series runs for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, with the full pre-course taking around one hour.
GATEWAY to LUNAR is best described as a cinematic orientation experience. It is filmed and scored like a short documentary or art film, but structured like a guided pre‑course that prepares you for the full seven‑module LUNAR Home Education Program.
After completing GATEWAY to LUNAR, learners and parents will understand the story behind LUNAR—why it was created, how it fuses NASA planetary science with symphonic storytelling, and what each moon reveals about our universe and our place within it. They will know exactly what to expect from the full LUNAR program, including the Trek structure, and its interdisciplinary approach. They will also be able to feel whether this cinematic, science-through-music journey is the right fit before investing in a multi-thousand-dollar module, with their initial $50 rolling forward as a credit toward Module 1. Homeschoolers, in particular, will walk away with a clear guide showing how LUNAR aligns with NGSS Earth and Space Science ideas (ESS1B), strengthens scientific practices, and supports portfolio-ready work.
Because GATEWAY to LUNAR is a crafted cinematic orientation that brings together orchestral music, NASA missions, and the creative team behind THE MOONS SYMPHONY™, it lets you experience the heart of LUNAR before committing to a full module.
LUNAR is expansive by design, and GATEWAY to LUNAR allows you to step inside its world and decide how far you wish to travel. Think of it as a guided preview of the entire journey—a tonal and conceptual orientation, and a cinematic sampler of what makes LUNAR unlike any other program.
For many participants, GATEWAY to LUNAR is the moment they realise this is not a typical course.
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