Piano can be taught through the one-to-one approach with a private teacher or with a small group of students in a classroom setting. Many parents of young students do not know what is the best option for their child's lessons. We will describe how the two approaches vary for students of piano.
The concept of class lessons with a group of young students under the age of six features pursuits like small percussion instruments, songs, dance and playing on a keyboard. Small students love to participate in group activities because they have lots of energy and the attention span is shorter than that of an older child. Children over the age of six will be able to play on the keyboard more, yet they can still learn rhythm and sing in class.
Younger children may find private lessons an ordeal to begin with, as they may not have been in a one-to-one teaching situation before. Also, some teachers can be perfectionists and demand lots of practice so they may be impatient if the student does not understand what they are supposed to do. Younger children cannot concentrate for a long period of time and they cannot stretch their hands far on the keys.
Many teachers from both group and private settings expect or insist on the parent to be present at the lesson. As a result, the parent can find out how their child is doing and if they are learning. Also, they can see the interaction between teacher and student and see if the lessons are really working out.
If the student likes the lessons or classes, let them remain taking the lessons longer. A compassionate and understanding teacher will go a long way with students that are not confident and not sure of their ability. Many children love to get a small incentive like a star or sticker when they play a piece successfully.
Sometimes group classes that have other children can get some young students to lose their attention span and lose focus on the class. Teachers that do not have the skills to lively children will have a difficult time in controlling the class, so not much learning may be accomplished in the class. In a private lesson situation, if the parents attends at least part of the lesson they can see how their child is doing.
What does your child prefer? Do they have friends that are attending classes or taking private lessons, and what does their friends and parents think? A good strategy would be to take you child to a sample music class, then to a private lesson to see if they are ready for a private teacher.
Is your child excited or happy about the classes or lessons? If not, do not make them go to a class or lessons if they do not wish to go. One of the worst things you can do for a child is to force them to take music lessons or classes when they have no interest. - 15634
The concept of class lessons with a group of young students under the age of six features pursuits like small percussion instruments, songs, dance and playing on a keyboard. Small students love to participate in group activities because they have lots of energy and the attention span is shorter than that of an older child. Children over the age of six will be able to play on the keyboard more, yet they can still learn rhythm and sing in class.
Younger children may find private lessons an ordeal to begin with, as they may not have been in a one-to-one teaching situation before. Also, some teachers can be perfectionists and demand lots of practice so they may be impatient if the student does not understand what they are supposed to do. Younger children cannot concentrate for a long period of time and they cannot stretch their hands far on the keys.
Many teachers from both group and private settings expect or insist on the parent to be present at the lesson. As a result, the parent can find out how their child is doing and if they are learning. Also, they can see the interaction between teacher and student and see if the lessons are really working out.
If the student likes the lessons or classes, let them remain taking the lessons longer. A compassionate and understanding teacher will go a long way with students that are not confident and not sure of their ability. Many children love to get a small incentive like a star or sticker when they play a piece successfully.
Sometimes group classes that have other children can get some young students to lose their attention span and lose focus on the class. Teachers that do not have the skills to lively children will have a difficult time in controlling the class, so not much learning may be accomplished in the class. In a private lesson situation, if the parents attends at least part of the lesson they can see how their child is doing.
What does your child prefer? Do they have friends that are attending classes or taking private lessons, and what does their friends and parents think? A good strategy would be to take you child to a sample music class, then to a private lesson to see if they are ready for a private teacher.
Is your child excited or happy about the classes or lessons? If not, do not make them go to a class or lessons if they do not wish to go. One of the worst things you can do for a child is to force them to take music lessons or classes when they have no interest. - 15634
About the Author:
Georgia Reader is an experienced piano instructor. If you are looking for class or private music lessons, you can also have the option to purchase an online piano course for your child. Parents learn from the course!
