Roswell Piano Lessons

 

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Before you or your children begin the first music lesson, you should know how to have the best possible experience and learn the most from every lesson. Our knowledgeable staff has created easy to follow guidelines to help you or your children have a meaningful and rewarding experience learning the piano.

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1. Start at the right Age.

How young is too young for music lessons? Answer is, it depends, because learning music comes from the heart and you can begin music lessons at almost any age. Occasionally, however, starting too soon can lead to frustration on some instruments like guitar require greater finger dexterity than piano. It is best to wait until the right age to ensure your child has a pleasant and fun experience. Waiting as little as one year can mean your child will progress faster and learn more. The key to success is knowing the right age to start, and the right age is unique for every child. The right age depends on ability, desire to learn and the type of instrument they choose.

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Below are guidelines we recommend to determine the right time to begin music lessons.

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1 – 5 Years Old.
If a preschooler has a keen desire and wants to start music, we suggest Kindermusik or Musikgarten. This will give them a good foundation in music basics. At this young age, a group setting is generally better for children to learn music by playing games and interacting with others. Once this foundation is set, the child is ready to enroll in private lessons.

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5 Years and Older

Piano/Keyboard Lessons

At our music school, the youngest age for private piano or keyboard lessons is five-years. At this age, children have longer attention spans and can retain information better.

 

Adults
As an adult, you can start any instrument at any time. Your success is based on how willing you are to commit to practicing. We teach many beginner students in their 50s, 60s and older who do extremely well.

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2. Insist on Private Lessons when learning a specific Instrument.

Group classes work well for preschool music programs and theory lessons. When learning how to play an instrument, however, private lessons are a far superior way to learn. Private lessons ensure that each student can learn at their own pace using individual attention. The student becomes the teachers primary focus. As such, the instructor can work on the students distinctive strengths and weaknesses, adapting the learning style, pace, and progression to match the students desire and ability.

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3. Take Lessons in a Professional Teaching Environment.

For music lessons to be successful, the learning environment needs to be focused and professional. The student should not be distracted by ringing phones, a noisy TV, siblings, or even pets. At the Roswell Piano Lessons, our professional learning environment offers a focused 30- to 60- minute session where the entire time is centered on teaching you music. This professional setting, combined with the skills of a qualified instructor, creates the ideal learning environment. What is more, students in our school get the chance to hear their peers and this motivates them even more to study harder, practice more often, and move on the next level. At our music school, lessons are not just a hobby, but a dedicated time to learn, achieve, and have fun.

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4. Make Practice Easy.

As with anything, getting better at music takes practice, whether you are learning a new instrument or learning a new song. We understand that finding the time to practice is not always easy. However, taking the time to practice what you learn during your lessons is essential to building skills, seeing progress, and enjoying your music education.

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Here are some simple techniques to make practicing easier.

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Time
Set the same time every day to practice so it becomes part of a routine or habit. This works particularly well for children. Generally the earlier in the day the practicing can occur, the less reminding parents will need to do.

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Repetition
This method works wonders with beginners, because for a young child, 20 or 30 minutes seems like an eternity. Instead of setting a set time, use repetition. For example, your child would practice a particular piece of music 4 times every day, or this scale 5 times a day. Using this method, your child will not necessarily pay attention to the amount of time they are practicing their instrument. Instead, the focus will be on the repetition number rather than the clock. Repetition works wonders for intermediate and advanced students as well.

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Rewards
This works well for both children and adults. Parents can encourage children to practice by offering occasional rewards for a successful practice. Adults, on the other hand, have a reward system that might include purchasing cappuccino once a week, a CD of their favorite artist, or an accessory for their instrument. At any age, the most coveted reward is praise. There is just no substitute for a pat on the back for a job well done.

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5. Use Recognized Teaching Materials.

Several professional music educators have developed excellent music materials for students of all ages and all backgrounds. For example, in piano there are books for very young beginners, and books for adult students who have never played before. There are books that can start you at any comfort level or stretch you to learn more and do more. Be sure the materials you select are from qualified teachers so institutions and instructors throughout the United States will recognize the materials and be able to continue your lessons where the previous teacher left off. Our teachers only use materials that meet national standards.

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AND most importantly, HAVE FUN!

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Music is something you want to enjoy for a lifetime, so try not to put unrealistic expectations on yourself or your child to learn too quickly. Everyone learns at a different pace and at different levels, the best way to learn is to have fun along the way.