I have been asked many times in my years of piano learning by excited parents what is the “right age” for starting piano lessons. The answer is simple: there is no right answer. The right age for one child may very well be the ‘wrong’ age for another. So how do you know when your child should start private lessons? Here are a few things to consider.
public schools begin their instrumental programs around 3 or 4 grades, when most children have reached a good place. they learn music in their emotional, physical and educational development. This is a reasonably safe time to start piano lessons for any child.
But many children want to learn first either because of a favorite artist, an older sibling, or simply because they have a love for music. Many children are perfectly capable of private piano lessons even before starting 3rd grade.
Your child should be ready for lessons piano if they know their alphabet well and can begin to read. and they also write their name. In order to learn music, the child must understand that symbols, like letters, represent elements of languages that music is the same; Symbols, like notes, represent the musical elements that make up a song. As soon as the child begins to understand this concept, he will begin to learn to read music. Of course, other Suzuki teachers will teachpiano-teachers, that is, your child will learn before the teacher. learn to read music so this will not be a factor if you choose a piano teacher who uses the Suzuki method.
Working space is another factor in taking music lessons. An average piano lesson runs about thirty minutes in length. If your child has the ability to sit and pay attention for this amount of time, he should be ready for lessons. Forcing a child who does not have thirty minutes of sitting time to work, this will only be a waste of time; instead of enjoying the lessons and wanting to continue, they probably like to quit the lessons. However, if your child does not have the necessary attention span but is desperate for lessons, find a teacher who understands needs of children. The teacher may want to try a corrected lesson or play music during the lesson. Another option would be to enroll your child in a program such as Kindermusik, which gives them a music experience to go down to private lessons. .
The last part in determining if your child is ready for lessons is to look at their size and strength. Is your child tall enough to sit on the key? Can he even press the keys with one finger? Is he physically able to sit still for a thirty minute period of time? A boy who is narrow lends trouble to the piano. On the other hand, keyboards are quite common for a small child.
Many children do not start private lessons until they are in middle school. Some people fear that parents parenting, lest a gifted child will be harmed if they do not start soon enough. In my experience, students who have natural musical talent can catch up quickly and easily. nobles who started at a young age.
There is a lot of variation in the proper age to start private piano lessons. It depends on your child’s determination and motivation, size, attention, span, ability to read and comprehend as well as individual piano mastery methods and willingness to work with your child. Taking your time when your child is ready will make all the difference in the world.
