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“Life is like a piano.
What you get out of
it depends on
how you play it.”
— Tom Lehrer
HOW TO SUCCEED WITH
LESSONS FOR CHILDREN
- Mastery not as important as experience, development, relationship w/ music
- Starts before piano lessons (games, songs, dancing, musical toys)
- Nurturing creativity
- Discovering expression of emotion thru music
- Brain expansion before age 10
- Success at piano can be either indication of:
BACK TO THE TOP
- Equal success at school, or
- Better success than in school subjects
- balancing fun w/ discipline
- YouTube videos can be used in moderation
- Fun “performance parties” instead of stuffy “recitals”
- Instead of formal national competitions or stressful contests:
- Achievement chart stickers, like Girl or Boy Scout badges
- Awards and certificates at the end of each school year
- How to help your child practice