When you child is first starting piano lessons, you may need some information and guidance. Was your child the one to initiate the lessons? Or are you imposing your will on your child because you had past dreams of becoming a pianist a long time ago and and it didn't happen, or are you competitive with other families of piano students?
If you try to impose your will on your child to take piano lessons, in the long run it will not work and you will lose money. There will be difficult fights ahead with you and your child if you decide to override what your child wants. Most teachers do not look forward to teaching a child that is rude, rebellious, or just plain uninterested as they will not learn the material quickly and may even refuse to practice.
When your child is already interested in learning piano, you are one step ahead. Another way to spark an interest is to take them to a concert or get someone who is a good pianist to come to your home and play piano or for some special family occasion. Your child might want to learn to play some pieces by ear, and ask the pianist to show them how.
Tell your child to compose a couple of songs on your piano or keyboard, just to see if they are interested. But also advise them that people must treat the instrument with respect as it is not a toy. If they decide to take lessons, inform them that not everyone is that lucky to learn piano and there are many people in the world that could not afford to have piano lessons when they were young.
Next, you need to find a teacher that will accept your child. Some teachers will take students as young as five but others start them at eight years old, as they prefer the larger hands, more developed motor skills, and better reading and comprehension skills. Ask the teacher what their approach is how many younger children do they teach, and if they offer little reward incentives such as stars or stickers, which many students love.
If you finally chose a teacher, get permission to observe the lessons so you can see if your child is adjusting to the lessons and learning something. If you have no piano knowledge, now is a good time to learn piano by watching the teacher teach your child. Then when your child practices later on his or her own keyboard you can do the practice sessions together, in addition you can get buy some fine music software that will assist in note reading and learning rhythmic patterns.
Promise to give your child small incentives such as stickers for the pieces that were passed by the piano instructor during each lesson. Parents who get involved and organize small goals for the student may see better results in the student's progress. Treats like an ice cream cone, a small toy, or anything the child likes is a great way to reward them.
Last of all, children get motivated if you shower them with praise, and allow them to give little impromptu performances at home for the family. It's great if the teacher gives encouragement and help during the lessons, because children are extremely sensitive and do not tolerate strict, authoritarian piano teachers well, even if these teachers are great artists. The key is to a motivated child is to be positive, loving and supportive because development as a young pianist takes time, loving support, and perseverance. - 15634
If you try to impose your will on your child to take piano lessons, in the long run it will not work and you will lose money. There will be difficult fights ahead with you and your child if you decide to override what your child wants. Most teachers do not look forward to teaching a child that is rude, rebellious, or just plain uninterested as they will not learn the material quickly and may even refuse to practice.
When your child is already interested in learning piano, you are one step ahead. Another way to spark an interest is to take them to a concert or get someone who is a good pianist to come to your home and play piano or for some special family occasion. Your child might want to learn to play some pieces by ear, and ask the pianist to show them how.
Tell your child to compose a couple of songs on your piano or keyboard, just to see if they are interested. But also advise them that people must treat the instrument with respect as it is not a toy. If they decide to take lessons, inform them that not everyone is that lucky to learn piano and there are many people in the world that could not afford to have piano lessons when they were young.
Next, you need to find a teacher that will accept your child. Some teachers will take students as young as five but others start them at eight years old, as they prefer the larger hands, more developed motor skills, and better reading and comprehension skills. Ask the teacher what their approach is how many younger children do they teach, and if they offer little reward incentives such as stars or stickers, which many students love.
If you finally chose a teacher, get permission to observe the lessons so you can see if your child is adjusting to the lessons and learning something. If you have no piano knowledge, now is a good time to learn piano by watching the teacher teach your child. Then when your child practices later on his or her own keyboard you can do the practice sessions together, in addition you can get buy some fine music software that will assist in note reading and learning rhythmic patterns.
Promise to give your child small incentives such as stickers for the pieces that were passed by the piano instructor during each lesson. Parents who get involved and organize small goals for the student may see better results in the student's progress. Treats like an ice cream cone, a small toy, or anything the child likes is a great way to reward them.
Last of all, children get motivated if you shower them with praise, and allow them to give little impromptu performances at home for the family. It's great if the teacher gives encouragement and help during the lessons, because children are extremely sensitive and do not tolerate strict, authoritarian piano teachers well, even if these teachers are great artists. The key is to a motivated child is to be positive, loving and supportive because development as a young pianist takes time, loving support, and perseverance. - 15634
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