My father had it all worked out. He would put us through every lesson imaginable and maybe one of us would come out a genius. (Thank God our piano teacher had the patience of a saint.) Many years later, I realized my (well-meaning) father was right.
According to some experts, piano lessons can help make kids smarter. Now that I have children of my own, I'm thinking of making them learn to play piano too. I'm not as delusional as my father was, but I would certainly love to have my kids learn something fun, something that can make them develop skills they can adapt later in life. A piano lesson is a great way to improve:
How to Be More Creative
Children actually learn better through music, and learning to play piano can improve your child's visual learning skills. Visual learning stimulates creativity because it deals with how the brain visualizes ideas from the things we see around us.
How to Be More Confident
If they're too shy, kids can start performing for family and friends and go on from there. Seeing an audience appreciating all their hard work will make them want to practice harder to get better. When they learn to play piano at recitals, you can see how much they want to make their parents proud.
Focus
Children can learn how to focus if they're enjoying themselves. Just learning a familiar song can make them want to practice over and over until they get it right. (Just don't make them overdo it or they might start resenting lessons as much as eating broccoli.)
Coordination
Kids will have better coordination when they learn how to play piano. Playing with feeling require different techniques for touching keys while using foot pedals to resonate pieces correctly. Going through a passionate piano lesson is like having them participate in an athletic sport!
Lets the Family Bond Better
Having a piano in the house makes for fun family time! Siblings can compare notes while parents can join in the fun of practice too. Your kids will be proud to show off their talents at Christmas and other special occasions.
While I didn't go on to play at Carnegie Hall, piano lessons were a memorable part of my childhood. If you want to give your child some happy memories and skills that can last a lifetime - piano lessons are the way to go. Just don't forget to buy some earplugs and get ready for some 'creative' noise. - 30455
According to some experts, piano lessons can help make kids smarter. Now that I have children of my own, I'm thinking of making them learn to play piano too. I'm not as delusional as my father was, but I would certainly love to have my kids learn something fun, something that can make them develop skills they can adapt later in life. A piano lesson is a great way to improve:
How to Be More Creative
Children actually learn better through music, and learning to play piano can improve your child's visual learning skills. Visual learning stimulates creativity because it deals with how the brain visualizes ideas from the things we see around us.
How to Be More Confident
If they're too shy, kids can start performing for family and friends and go on from there. Seeing an audience appreciating all their hard work will make them want to practice harder to get better. When they learn to play piano at recitals, you can see how much they want to make their parents proud.
Focus
Children can learn how to focus if they're enjoying themselves. Just learning a familiar song can make them want to practice over and over until they get it right. (Just don't make them overdo it or they might start resenting lessons as much as eating broccoli.)
Coordination
Kids will have better coordination when they learn how to play piano. Playing with feeling require different techniques for touching keys while using foot pedals to resonate pieces correctly. Going through a passionate piano lesson is like having them participate in an athletic sport!
Lets the Family Bond Better
Having a piano in the house makes for fun family time! Siblings can compare notes while parents can join in the fun of practice too. Your kids will be proud to show off their talents at Christmas and other special occasions.
While I didn't go on to play at Carnegie Hall, piano lessons were a memorable part of my childhood. If you want to give your child some happy memories and skills that can last a lifetime - piano lessons are the way to go. Just don't forget to buy some earplugs and get ready for some 'creative' noise. - 30455
About the Author:
Gretchen Mollse is a piano enthusiast and mother of two. She loves sharing piano playing advice to help people Learn to Play Piano. Visit the link for more fun stories, advice and info about playing piano.
