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Looking for Affordable Piano Lesson for My 11 Year Old Son
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on August 20, 2008
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We live in Grapevine area and are looking for affordable piano lesson for my son.
He is 11 and has expressed an interest in the piano. Can anyone suggest someone.
Th...
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- My piano teacher lives in Grapevine, her name is Elena Tsvetkova. She is great with kids, actually most of her students are kids. If you want her information, please l...
- I live in Carrollton- - near Vista Ridge Mall.... and I'm a great piano teacher! I know it would be a far drive, but I would be glad to be your son's teacher! Th...
- I use Lorenzo's Bassment. They are teaching my son piano. They also have a ton of other instruments and voice. He has a studio in Southlake and 2 in Coppell.
Help Needed with Piano Lesson Battle
Asked by K.W. from Benton Harbor
on January 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I'm hoping you all can help me with this request. My daughter has been taking piano lessons for four years. Initially she liked the lessons and playing the...
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- Keep making her take them... kids don't know what is best for them. I did the same things when I was young and my mom gave in, now I wish like anything that I continu...
- I took piano lessons from an early age up until I graduated high school. I didn't like to practice either. I wish I had my lovely Petroff piano again. A lot of th...
- first make sure it isn't the teacher she doesn't like. if it is the lessons and the practice then let her stop. she has already gotten the benifit of four years and sh...
Piano Lessons...
Asked by H.B. from Des Moines
on April 3, 2008
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How soon do you think I could start my daughter in piano lessons?? She is 4 now, but loves music!! Thanks for your input!
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- H., It looks like you got a lot of good advice, but I'll add my two cents anyway. I have a 7 year old and a 5 year. They have both been playing piano for over a yea...
- I have three sons 10,5 and 19 months. My oldest started at 6 and my 5 year old started last summer two days after his turned 5. I put my 19 month old on the teachers ...
- ive heard teachers starting at 3 years. so perfect time!
Piano Lessons
Asked by M.C. from Seattle
on December 31, 2009
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What is a good age to start kids with piano lessons? My kids will be 3 in January and currently love to play the drums, harmonica, recorder and like most kids their a...
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- I asked my pastor's wife, who is a piano teacher, this same question because my little girl loves to bang on our piano. She said that she takes students who are able ...
- Most teachers donot like to teach that young, but you can find a teacher mainly in the private area that will train at that age if the child shows a strong interest an...
- I have to echo the Kindermusik recommendation. All 3 of my children went through the entire program. They are now 13, 10 and 7-- The seven year old just started piano ...
Starting Piano Lessons
Asked by A.A. from New York
on April 24, 2008
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My son is 2 and my husband and I are considering purchasing a piano within the next year or two. I know how to read music, and can teach him the basics. What age is ap...
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- I would suggest starting piano at the age of 4 in a program that makes it fun. Both my daughters started at that age in a Yamaha program. They learned rythm by cla...
- My husband is a partner in a music teaching operation. The rule of thumb that they follow is usaully 3-5yrs of age is appropriate to start piano. The child needs to ...
- Hi there. It sounds like you've received a lot of good advice already. Just my two cents - there's a program called Suzuki which has been used to teach music for alo...
Question About Piano Lessons
Asked by M.M. from New York
on July 30, 2009
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Hi mama's.
My almost 3 year old love, love, loves music and singing. As a result Hubby and I are considering piano lessons. Heres my question, is he to young? When i...
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- M., As a piano teacher and early childhood music teacher, I can tell you that three is too young to start formal music lessons, unless you have a true musical prodi...
- Unless you are willing to pay a piano to have in the house for him to practice on, I wouldn't even bother. I think 3 is a little young for lessons. Because they teac...
- I was in a similar situtaion with my son and was told that he might be too young (mostly b/c of physical development) so we were suggested he try glockenspiel (it is G...
12 Year Old Loosing Her Mind?!?!?
Asked by J.N. from Portland
on April 3, 2007
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I have a 12 year old daughter and I'm not kidding you since the day she turned 12 I have had soo many problems with her! She is a natural leader and a sweetheart. Ev...
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- She sounds like a normal 12 yo. She's trying to learn how to be independent. This is an essential step in her development and it is difficult for everyone especial...
- I know exactly what you are talking about. When My now 13 year old turned 12 she did the same thing. The lying about having homework done, chores being done, feeding t...
- Hi J., I've mentioned this before on this site, and I think it's appropriate for your situation. Get her involved in activities. A local theater production, a churc...
Seeking Piano Teacher near NRH, HEB, Colleyville, Keller, Southlake Areas
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on August 29, 2006
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Hi Moms! I'm looking for a gifted, affordable, Christian, female piano teacher for my 11 year old daughter. Any recommendations?
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- Hi K.. My piano teacher just today told me she has some opennings for new students (which is hard). Her name is Elena Tsvetkova. She is an AMAZING pianist and teacher ...
- Hi K., I am a piano teacher near the area you described. I live just south of Keller, just west of Watauga and NRH. I have over 15 years of experience as a piano ...
- Hi K., I have a friend who teaches piano to children in the area. I understand she's been doing it for a while and she's told me she gets a tremendous amount of joy fr...
Volunteer Activities for a 13 Year Old?
Asked by J.F. from Houston
on January 8, 2009
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My daughter could use a lesson or two on humility and the act of being selfless. Does anyone know of any volunteer activities that a 13 year old can do? We live in t...
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- I know that Libraries of Love needs help typing labels for book spines, and organizing books to be sent to Africa. The organization collects used books and then takes...
- You've gotten some good ideas already, but I just wanted to share an experience I had as a kid... My grandpa is a retired pastor and he had a ministry going to the nu...
- Ok so this may be a PA thing but... When I was her age it was a big deal at church but my friends and I would go around and rake other peoples yards (our neighbors ...
SOOOOOO Frustrated! Stubborn 7Yo!
Asked by W.H. from Phoenix
on August 19, 2009
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Ok. I have a very bright 7yo son that has a simple list of chores to do each day that consist of homework, brush teeth, practice piano, one chore he gets to pick, pic...
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- I have a child just like that and it is harder when they are a teen. I suggest you get help for what you are in - power struggles. You have to be more forceful and t...
- A reminder - you are in charge. If he cannot remember to do his chores without you reminding him, he won't remember to take care of a pet. And yes, he should do them 1...
- Check into attending "Love and Logic" classes they will be a life saver to both of the issues you wrote about.
