I m going to be writing a series of these posts detailing how i approach a first piano lesson with different types of students and i m kicking off with the example of a 5 year old beginner.
Piano lessons for 6 year old.
Whether it s a 5 year old or an adult piano student you should always have a plan of action in place.
The very first lesson with a new student.
Teaching 6 year old sage to play twinkle twinkle on the piano.
My lesson plans look a little bit like the image below.
I need tips for teaching very young beginners 5 and 6 year olds piano.
Their brains pick up languages and build new connections at an amazing rate.
Also their hands are very flexible but agile enough to start playing the piano.
That is why today s session is a little bit different and its designed to help those teaching private studio lessons such as piano.
The school of rock little wing music program contains lessons designed for 4 and 5 year olds but select schools may also offer music programs for preschoolers as young as 2 or 3 years old.
There s so much to think about in a first piano lesson and this is just one way to do it.
All joking aside one to one piano lessons are still arguably one of the most effective ways of starting your piano journey.
In 2020 if you want to learn piano or have kids who do the best online piano lessons deliver much more varied and palatable options for all budgets.
My favorite age to start a student on piano lessons is six years old.
I currently have a 5 year old 2 6 year olds and a 9 year old all at beginner levels.
Presented in a playful and engaging way that doesn t cause frustration they re perfect for introducing your child to piano at home while bringing a lot of fun and satisfaction along the way.
At this age kids have had a year of kindergarten and are used to adult directed learning.
The music seekers series consists of two method books two activity books and two audio song cd s.
Contact a local school near you for more information about the specific programs they offer for your youngest music student.
Piano lessons designed for children 9 to 11 years old the music seekers program keeps the interest of the older child by teaching them specific skills in a fun way.
Lesson planning lessons really help when it comes to setting a student up for present and future success.
How do you encourage daily practice.