How Do My Lessons Differ?
Let's be honest, fostering a love of music in young children can be difficult. From the very beginning, I believe in establishing a positive, engaging, and fun attitude towards music as a whole. Piano lessons for kids should be joyfully anticipated each week, and sitting at the piano should not be a hassle when it's time to practice.
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Interest-based learning is key, especially for young kids. There are some students who don't want to play Mozart - and I won't hold that against them! If they would rather play radio hits, Disney songs, or Broadway tunes, I can work with that. Whatever the student loves, I will teach it.
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In my years of teaching, I have found this to be the most beneficial foundation for a long-term passion for music. Every child is different, and every child responds to educational methods in different ways. Changing tactics and lesson plans to suit each child is not only a good idea, but necessary.
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My lessons are fun, colorful, engaging, educational, and tailored to each student.
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My curriculum utilizes a perfect balance between a classical and a creative approach. While your children are learning to play Beethoven, they will also be writing and playing their own songs.
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Specific lesson topics (such as songs or projects being covered) will be discussed with parents before the lesson.
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I am a firm believer that kids should learn aural (listening) skills and music theory early in their education, so every lesson will include focus points in these areas.
I have also developed easy and fun musical games, which will be included in nearly every lesson.
As boring as it may be, technical exercises will be included for dexterity, range of motion, flexibility, and building strength.
Lesson books will be used for weekly growth and challenges.
Arguably the most important aspect of lessons includes building a repertoire of music. When they are ready, students will be encouraged to learn larger, flashier, well-recognized pieces, which is incredibly important for fulfillment and enjoyment in kids and young adults. How cool is it when a 10-year-old sits down at a piano in a hotel lobby and plays Moonlight Sonata?