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Looking to Buy an Upright Piano at a Reasonable Price
I made up my mind that I want to buy a piano for myself and my kids to learn to play. I been looking around especially in craigslist but since I am no ...
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- Hi A., Since it's a 'beginner' and cost is an issue, why don't you get a keyboard? Just a thought...good luck!!!
- A., I like Faith's keyboard idea. It might make sense to start out on it and save some money for your piano purchase. FYI, colleges like ASU and MCC get rid of their ...
- I'm not an expert, but I am a pianist and teacher.... I help my students find pianos quite often. If you'd like to email me, perhaps we could talk on the phone and I ...
Are There People Out There That Do Free Music Lessons??
Much of learning to read music and play the piano requires semi-advanced language and math skills. Understanding tempo and rhythm requires addition and ...
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- I grew up in a very musical family and studied music in college, so I definitely understand and share your desire to encourage music with your little ones. Honestly, w...
- T., I would suggest two different ideas for this. The first, is if you are at all involved in church they often have music and there are often willing people tha...
- I think it is so awesome that you are nurturing your son's interest in music. Definitely keep up the good work there. As far as lessons go, I've read and heard from ot...
Introducing Music to Children
Oct 7, 2009 ... How do you know when you have a child who has a genuine musical interest? I used to play piano and violin years ago. Respond to Question ...
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- Some children show no interest in most kinds of music. My son loves all kinds of music and smiles and dances, bangs on pianos and stuff like you'd expect, but that's j...
- How nice...she is not too young to introduce her to music. My daughter is 14 (8th grade) and she touched her first violin in 6th grade at the mandatory music clas...
- HI G.! Have you ever heard of Kindermusik? It is a wonderful program that introduces young children (0-7) to music. In a Kindermusik Young Child Class (for children a...
Awkward Situation
I don't play piano, but I would think a high school or college student who has been playing for years and years could help her daughter. Helpful? ...
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- You say you don't have the need for babysitting right now, and it hasn't worked out in the past, so I wouldn't go that route again. I would tell her the rate you w...
- What about your friend making dinner for you on the days that you teach her daughter. She can bring over a hotdish, or lasagne or something like that. You can either...
- Hi, I am the parent of children who take piano lessons and I have to say that I appreciate our piano teacher SO MUCH. I do tell her but I don't know if she really know...
What's the Best Age to Start?
Oct 7, 2009 ... What is the best age to start piano or any type of music lessons? .... When I was a little older, my parents encouraged me to play pieces ...
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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 ...
At What Age Should I Start Piano Lessons?
I'm not sure if you know how to play, but even though piano music and the written english language are 2 different languages, the comprehension skills that ...
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- I started piano lessons at the age of 6. I started asking to take them at the age of 4 because my mom, brother and sister all took them but the teacher said that she ...
- She definitely needs to know how to read. I have talked to quite a few people about that when we were thinking of enrolling our son. I think a more realistic age is ...
- At three, I tried to put my son in sports, and it didn't work. He didn't have the attention span. So we tried again at 4, still didn't work. He just ran around doin...
More on Discipline & Learning
In the end, if it was up to him, he'd like to play piano really well, and have his friends over for a music party, but he'd try to avoid practicing. ...
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- Hi W., Bless you, you sound very hard on yourself (and I can totally relate). I think children are born with certain tendencies, AND the environmental impression f...
- wow this sounded so much like me when I was younger I felt compelled to respond. I'm sorry you are having a difficult time but I think it's wonderful you are seeking ...
- I am surprised your six year old is still interested in just one extra curricular activity. My daughter is also 6, and we have tried ice skating, soccer, t-ball, art ...
Does/did Your 5 Year Old Take Music Lessons?
My sons began piano when they were 6 - most teachers said they wouldn't teach boys ... They have learned an amazing amount in 16 months & play beautifully. ...
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- My sons began piano when they were 6 - most teachers said they wouldn't teach boys until they were 6 because they don't sit & pay attention as well as girls (they'll t...
- Perhaps a music introduction class where you experiment with different times of instruments and sounds could be good groundwork for making the right decision. I'm a mu...
- Music seems to be a big topic right now - I love it!!! I have two boys and both of them love to play the guitar. Katherine Hintz lives off of 54 (not sure if it is i...
Piano Lessons
I want to know if it is the right age for him to get started on learning how to play music. If it is I do want to start him off on learning Piano. ...
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- Debbi Allen teaches piano in your area - great with kids too. Her number is ###-###-####. ~ K. P
- My daughter started summer last year. She loves it and loves her teacher - sweet Mrs Darlene Pritzkau (Parker and Custer) Most teachers dont take kids that young, bu...
- I have been a piano teacher for many years. The right age to start a child in piano lessons is when that child shows interest, even if he is 3. I teach ages 3-adult. ...
Seeking Advice for Crib Toys
I also think the Fisher Price Kick and Play Piano is awesome. Both my kids loved it. They didn't operate it by kicking so much, but you can set it to keep ...
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- We love the Fischer-Price crib soother!
- My LO loves the Fisher Price Aquarium that I attached to the crib. The fish moves and makes water noises. It also has lights.
- Hi, L., I think this is probably the mirror one of the other mothers here was mentioning: http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Me-In-The-Mirror/dp/B000069670 Our daug...
