What's Better: Group or Private Piano Lessons
Children have the choice of learning keyboard or piano as a group with several other peers or privately with a piano teacher. It's often a difficult choice for parents to make, as some don't know what method is the better choice for their child. Here's a background on what to expect for group and private lessons for younger children.
Class sessions mostly highlight lively activities for students that are under the age of six that include playing with percussion toys, learning childrens' songs, dancing and learning short pieces on the piano or keyboard. Some children that are older will be able to spend more class time on the piano, but they also get some skills in rhythm and learning new songs.
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.
Most group lesson experiences and some private piano teachers ask that the parent sits in on the lessons. That way they can observe how their child is interacting and encounters with class activities or private lessons. Even though the parent may not have any musical background, they can get a good idea what is going on and if the lessons are productive for the child.
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.
Children that attend group lessons with others may not learn as much as they could in a one-to-one lesson situation. Young students tend to be distracted by other children and their attention will be focused away from the class, so if they have private lessons the teacher can help them focus on the learning. Parent attendance will help both types of lessons, and they can see if the classes or lessons are really effective and that their child is learning.
Does your child have friends that are taking music classes or private lessons? You can talk to the parents and the other young children to see if they enjoy the classes and are learning anything about music. An excellent idea would be to take the prospective student to a classroom session, then have a sample assessment or private lesson with a qualified piano instructor.
Is your child excited or happy about the classes or lessons? If not, do not make them go to a class or lessons if they do not wish to go. One of the worst things you can do for a child is to force them to take music lessons or classes when they have no interest. - 2361
Class sessions mostly highlight lively activities for students that are under the age of six that include playing with percussion toys, learning childrens' songs, dancing and learning short pieces on the piano or keyboard. Some children that are older will be able to spend more class time on the piano, but they also get some skills in rhythm and learning new songs.
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.
Most group lesson experiences and some private piano teachers ask that the parent sits in on the lessons. That way they can observe how their child is interacting and encounters with class activities or private lessons. Even though the parent may not have any musical background, they can get a good idea what is going on and if the lessons are productive for the child.
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.
Children that attend group lessons with others may not learn as much as they could in a one-to-one lesson situation. Young students tend to be distracted by other children and their attention will be focused away from the class, so if they have private lessons the teacher can help them focus on the learning. Parent attendance will help both types of lessons, and they can see if the classes or lessons are really effective and that their child is learning.
Does your child have friends that are taking music classes or private lessons? You can talk to the parents and the other young children to see if they enjoy the classes and are learning anything about music. An excellent idea would be to take the prospective student to a classroom session, then have a sample assessment or private lesson with a qualified piano instructor.
Is your child excited or happy about the classes or lessons? If not, do not make them go to a class or lessons if they do not wish to go. One of the worst things you can do for a child is to force them to take music lessons or classes when they have no interest. - 2361
About the Author:
Georgia Reader is an accomplished piano instructor. If you are looking for class or one-to-one music lessons, you can also have the option to purchase an online piano course for your child. Parents learn from the course!
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