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Piano or Violin and When to Start
I am wondering what age is a good age to start piano lessons? I was also thinking that maybe ... 2 of my kids play piano. One started at 8, the other at 10. ...
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- I started playing the piano at 5, and then quit for a few years while I taught myself to play by ear. I found that much more enjoyable, and then was ready to pick bac...
- I started my son at 5 with the Suzuki method on piano. That was great. My daughter is going to be 4 this summer and we hope to start her within the next year (she wa...
- 2 of my kids play piano. One started at 8, the other at 10. My 10 year old wizzed through the first book, while my 8 year old went at a steady pace. I wouldn't worr...
How to Encourage 7 y.o. to Stick with Piano Lessons
Read all 18 responses: "My 7 yo has taken one piano lesson and was excited ... I have three kids and they have had many different lessons, swimming, piano, ...
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- Different perspective here: She's had one lesson, and a little over a week of practicing -- she doesn't yet know if it's for her or not. I DO think there is a huge b...
- My kids have taken piano for years, and getting them to practice never gets any easier. They NEVER want to. I have tried to make it part of their daily chores and res...
- Where is the piano in the house? Is she separated from the family? I found that I had to take the time and sit in the room with my daughter when she practiced for the ...
Advice on Piano Lessons for a 4-Year-old
my children get piano lessons through the park district. ... We went in because my kids LOVE anything having to do with music and they start lessons at age ...
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- The concern about four year olds is that the average four year old is not able to grasp reading, nor willing to put in the practice time. My daughter started at age...
- I think most places start lessons at 4! Our son is almost 3 and i wondered about him, but he doesn't have the attention span. Call local music stores, they usually hav...
- I'm not sure how far this would be for you, but the Huntley outlet mall just opened up a music store across from K-B Toys. We went in because my kids LOVE anything ha...
Seeking Advice on Music Lessons for 9 Yr Old Son
I do agree that piano lessons may be just as beneficial, but if he isn't "into" piano, ... He has young children of his own and he is wonderful with kids! ...
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- Our 18 year old son began taking guitar lessons when he was about 9 or 10. Guitar lessons are great as it is a portable instrument. He went on to use his guitar skil...
- Without knowing your son, I would say - if he wants to take guitar lessons, sign him up for guitar lessons! I do agree that piano lessons may be just as beneficial, b...
- Hi J., I have a friend who teaches guitar and he also plays professionally. He has young children of his own and he is wonderful with kids! His name is Kerry Wilson...
Practicing Piano at Home
Sep 29, 2009 ... I am interested to see what other moms have done for their kids who take piano lessons. Did your child practice at home and how long each ...
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- Hi, I have a 5 years old that I just placed in piano lessons. Her lessons last 20 min once a week, we practice 5-10 minutes 5 days a week twice a day. My daughter gets...
- Hi D! I teach piano and if it's a struggle to do more than 10 minutes then ONLY do that. To a 6 year old (I have a 6 year old boy!) 10-15 minutes at an instrument ...
- My daughter's first piano teacher that she got in third grade was really old and old school so she pretty much demanded 45min to an hour a day. That was nearly impossi...
Seeking Violin or Guitar Lessons in Campbell Area
I too live in Campbell and am looking for lessons for my daughter. ... Have fun - my kids played Suzuki violin and Suzuki piano years ago and loved it. ...
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- Hi L.. I found Gary's phone number. I talked to him and he said he is available to give lessons if you are interested. His phone number is ###-###-####. His name i...
- I would recommend Suzuki lessons for the violin. The children learn to play right away and reading music follows when appropriate. At the ages of 6 & 8, they will soa...
- You might just try Music Village on Union Avenue ###-###-####. I'm pretty sure they have a list of music teachers they can give you, or at least refer you to a place ...
Piano Teacher In/around Flower Mound
Try Piano Lessons for Your home : http://www.pianolessonsinyourhome.com/. Ask for Kevin Pyle to be your teacher. He's great with the younger kids. ...
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- Try Piano Lessons for Your home : http://www.pianolessonsinyourhome.com/ Ask for Kevin Pyle to be your teacher. He's great with the younger kids. My DD started Pi...
- WinKids on FM2499 offers piano lessons. Last year my daughter(5 year old) took a few lessons there. The teacher was nice, but my daughter just wasn't ready yet. The ro...
- Just wanted to let you know that i have a few good friends, in my home stat of Ohio, that have masters in music and teach piano, and when I asked them when I should st...
Piano Lessons
Piano Lessons - Chicago,IL. Anyone have the name of a great piano teacher ... We don't take piano yet, but plan to at We Are Music. Two of my kids already ...
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- Hi, my toddler takes music classes at the Chicago Park District and the instructor also teaches piano. He is located somewhere on the northwest side (he teaches mu...
- We don't take piano yet, but plan to at We Are Music. Two of my kids already are taking guitar there. I plan on signing up my daughter for piano there after the guit...
- Dear A., I have a voice teacher who also teaches piano. She does travel to her students; you would need to ask her about this, however. She has worked with children f...
Creative Ideas for Encouraging Piano Practice
I have five kids, and they all took piano lessons from age four on. I told them that it was just like brushing their teeth, it was something that they just ...
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- Boy that is tough because you want your child to be self-motivated to practice. It sounds like you have already tried some great ideas, but what about her piano teach...
- I played the flute for years when I was growing up. Interestingly, the time I practiced the least was when I was bored with the material - when it wasn't really challe...
- I have the same problem with my 7.5 year old daughter; too funny. Good to know it's not just mine. I guess that means we should explain that it is just fine to take ...
What's the Best Age to Start?
Oct 7, 2009 ... Instead of private lessons, we found a piano center who gives group classes. She's in a class of 7 kids, same age and same learning level. ...
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- Hi L., My parents started my piano lessons when I was four. Luckily, my teacher made my lessons almost like games. When I was a little older, my parents encoura...
- Have you considered possible enrolling her in a choir for a while till she has the motor skills for an instrument? I started singing in the church choir at age 3 and l...
- I'm not sure in your area, but most of the people I've talked to say that the age of 4 or 5 is best to start piano or violin or some type of lesson. The church choir ...
