ENJOY IN LIFE

A lot of kids love to play around with the piano; it makes pretty noises and makes lots of them. It also makes them feel all grown up because the piano is so big and the bench is too high for them to have their feet touch the floor. But does that mean that they are too young for beginning piano lessons? A child’s brain is likened to an empty attic; it is ready to take in whatever it is presented with. Studies have shown that children have more capabilities to learn new languages than adults do. Why? It is probably since they have not filled their minds with info that is useless.

Music is a language in and of itself. And research has shown that when a child learns to play the piano, or any musical instrument, their good motor skill along with their memory and speech is much more stimulated than if they didn’t learn how to play an instrument.

As a parent, you know your child best and can gauge their abilities. Children as young as 4 can learn to play the piano, but honestly, as soon as they can sit up on their own, they can start with simple notes. I am not talking about playing Chopin’s piano concerto no. 1 in E minor, but children around the age of four may find out how to read music as a brand new language and then translate that language to the keys of the piano and generate music.

Learning the piano also instills discipline, determination, and a higher self-esteem in a young child’s mind. This disciple, determination, and increased self esteem then translates into their school work and sport activities. Yes, sport activities. Contrary to popular belief, children who understand how to play an instrument are much more apt to take that belief in their capabilities to the playing field.

When thinking about your child learning the piano, or for that matter, any instrument, you need to find the right teaching aid. There are many on line products that are geared towards younger children learning to play the piano. Read the intros and then decide which one is best suited to you and more importantly, your child, for the reason that they’re not too young to learn how to play the piano.

We recommend professional, live lessons for young children. However, any beginners piano lessons program that supplements what they’re learning from their tutor may just be of benefit to them.

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