Piano can be taught through the one-to-one approach with a private teacher or with a small group of students in a classroom setting. Many parents of young students do not know what is the best option for their child's lessons. We will describe how the two approaches vary for students of piano.
The concept of class lessons with a group of young students under the age of six features pursuits like small percussion instruments, songs, dance and playing on a keyboard. Small students love to participate in group activities because they have lots of energy and the attention span is shorter than that of an older child. Children over the age of six will be able to play on the keyboard more, yet they can still learn rhythm and sing in class.
Younger children may find private lessons an ordeal to begin with, as they may not have been in a one-to-one teaching situation before. Also, some teachers can be perfectionists and demand lots of practice so they may be impatient if the student does not understand what they are supposed to do. Younger children cannot concentrate for a long period of time and they cannot stretch their hands far on the keys.
Some classroom lesson sessions and a few private instructors may require that parents attend the lesson with the child. The reason is that the parent can study their child's behavior during the learning process, and possibly learn some music themselves if they don't have any musical training. By observing lessons, a parent will be able to help their child if they do not understand and need help.
If the student likes the lessons or classes, let them remain taking the lessons longer. A compassionate and understanding teacher will go a long way with students that are not confident and not sure of their ability. Many children love to get a small incentive like a star or sticker when they play a piece successfully.
Sometimes group classes that have other children can get some young students to lose their attention span and lose focus on the class. Teachers that do not have the skills to lively children will have a difficult time in controlling the class, so not much learning may be accomplished in the class. In a private lesson situation, if the parents attends at least part of the lesson they can see how their child is doing.
Does you child want the group lessons or private lessons? Did they ask to learn how to piano or join a group class? Let them observe the group classes or take a private lesson or two from a recommended teacher that accepts and enjoys working with very young students.
Remember that the child should look forward to the lessons. It's not a good thing to make them attend the lessons like something they have to do, as they will grow to resent it. Parents should take note and maybe realize that the child may be too young for lessons and as they get older, they may change their minds. - 16747
The concept of class lessons with a group of young students under the age of six features pursuits like small percussion instruments, songs, dance and playing on a keyboard. Small students love to participate in group activities because they have lots of energy and the attention span is shorter than that of an older child. Children over the age of six will be able to play on the keyboard more, yet they can still learn rhythm and sing in class.
Younger children may find private lessons an ordeal to begin with, as they may not have been in a one-to-one teaching situation before. Also, some teachers can be perfectionists and demand lots of practice so they may be impatient if the student does not understand what they are supposed to do. Younger children cannot concentrate for a long period of time and they cannot stretch their hands far on the keys.
Some classroom lesson sessions and a few private instructors may require that parents attend the lesson with the child. The reason is that the parent can study their child's behavior during the learning process, and possibly learn some music themselves if they don't have any musical training. By observing lessons, a parent will be able to help their child if they do not understand and need help.
If the student likes the lessons or classes, let them remain taking the lessons longer. A compassionate and understanding teacher will go a long way with students that are not confident and not sure of their ability. Many children love to get a small incentive like a star or sticker when they play a piece successfully.
Sometimes group classes that have other children can get some young students to lose their attention span and lose focus on the class. Teachers that do not have the skills to lively children will have a difficult time in controlling the class, so not much learning may be accomplished in the class. In a private lesson situation, if the parents attends at least part of the lesson they can see how their child is doing.
Does you child want the group lessons or private lessons? Did they ask to learn how to piano or join a group class? Let them observe the group classes or take a private lesson or two from a recommended teacher that accepts and enjoys working with very young students.
Remember that the child should look forward to the lessons. It's not a good thing to make them attend the lessons like something they have to do, as they will grow to resent it. Parents should take note and maybe realize that the child may be too young for lessons and as they get older, they may change their minds. - 16747
About the Author:
Georgia Reader is an accomplished piano teacher. If you are looking for class or private music lessons, you can also have the option buying an online piano course for your child. Parents learn from the course!
