I wish that all students can continue to take piano lessons forever. However, the realistic truth is that the vast majority of piano students will cease lessons as they grow older. Perhaps they become passionate about other endeavors. Or perhaps they move to different cities to pursue employment or studies, or feel too financially restricted …
One of the most common questions I get asked, is if any age is too young to begin piano lessons. On the basis that child development can be so vastly different, the answer to that is complicated. Adding to that complication, is the expectation of piano lessons in regards to the child’s developmental stage. Here …
Pressure Playing for the teacher is one of the most nerve wracking things. There is always a feeling of pressure. When children come to lessons, they are displaying a skill that they are developing. Some students are unabashedly expressive; most students withdraw knowing their skill level. “Did I practice enough?…can she tell?” (Most likely) “I …
Tracking progress is something that is often neglected, yet so vital to the learning process. It is important for the teacher to track progress, so he/she may have a more holistic understanding of the students’ musical knowledge. By having the whole picture, it is advantageous in isolating weak areas and celebrating strong areas. Every student …
In my personal experience, the hardest part about creativity, is the continued practice of creativity. While we accomplish creativity landmarks along the way (Wrote a chapter of a book! Composed an original choral score! Created a bass line that makes me want to dance!), time pushes us along in life. That being said, we definitely …
