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The kids have been out of school for a few weeks. And, extracurricular activities probably went on hiatus as well. So, how do you get ready for a new year of piano lessons?
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Oftentimes, we think of piano lessons as one student at the piano with a teacher sitting next to them. However, today's teachers have realized that group lessons meet unique needs for their students. The following is to help prepare you for group lessons that are held throughout the year in between private lessons.
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The best age to start piano lessons depends on the child.andnbsp; Some teachers will say no earlier than 6 years old.andnbsp; And other teachers start as early as 3 years old.andnbsp; Who is right?
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Congratulations, you've become a piano parent!andnbsp; You may not be standing on the sidelines yelling, but you play just as much of a role in how successful your child will be in lesson.
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There is plenty of research that shows learning an instrument has long lasting neurological benefits. But, what about the life lessons that are learnt through music?As parents, we want to give our children the best life possible andamp; give them every advantage possible. This includes extra curricular activities like piano lessons. Especially when we read…
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Two terms that come up a lot in music lessons are pulse and rhythm. And there is good reason for that! They are some of the most important foundations of playing music. And, they are also the mistake even the least musical person will hear in a song.
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Many new piano parents andamp; their children wonder "What are piano lessons like?" It can be a source of excitement for some children. And for some, it is a source of anxiety before that first lesson. The short answer is what piano lessons look and sound like depends on the teacher you choose. We all…
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Very rarely does piano practice sound like playing from the beginning of the song to the end. And, honestly? Sometimes it doesn't sound good at all.andnbsp; But that's what effective practice is about. Getting better at the things we aren't good at.And, depending on the student level of playing piano practice sounds very different.
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The options today for extracurricular activities can be overwhelming.andnbsp; Both for the child and well-meaning parents.andnbsp; So, what IS the best option for your child?andnbsp; There are three options that tend to be the most popular extra-curricular activities: instrument lessons, sports and dance.Not every child will excel in any given activity.andnbsp; And, that's okay.andnbsp; Just…
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