3 Things to Do Before Your Child Starts Piano Lessons

3 Things to Do Before Your Child Starts Piano LessonsIt’s every parent’s dream that their children find activities and hobbies that are not only fun for their children, but also enriching to their lives as well. If this sounds familiar to you, or if you grew up with fond memories of playing the piano, you’re probably interested in piano lessons in your home for your own children. Piano lessons can be one of the most rewarding experiences a child can have. Lessons generate meaningful memories. But, as most parents know, piano lessons are also connected with improved motor skills, mathematical abilities, reading and comprehension skills, and many other incredible benefits. Piano lessons in your home are an incredible investment in your child’s future as they teach your child to think creatively, practice social skills, and use their physical coordination to connect all the dots.


To your children, piano lessons in your home will feel like valuable time spent with something they love: music! Before you jump headfirst into scheduling your child’s first lesson, take a minute to think about these three important factors.

Ask Yourself (And Your Child) If They Want To Play The Piano

This might seem a little on the nose, but it’s true. You need to assess whether or not your child has even the remotest interest in musical instruments before you make this investment. Your child may not be able to articulate why they want to play the piano or even that they want to specifically play the piano. But, if your child shows an interest in singing, other musical instruments, or music in general, you might be onto something with the idea of piano lessons.
How old is your prospective piano student? Despite what Youtube might make it seem, there are not plenty of 4-year-old piano prodigies out there. While these children certainly do have exceptional talents, the majority of young children do not possess the skill to be able to play Mozart by their 5th birthday.
As a general rule, a good age range in which to start formal piano lessons is from 6 to 8 years old. This is for several reasons. Pianos have many, many keys (88, to be precise), and those keys are difficult for children’s hands to master. Children simply need a little time to grow into their bodies to be able to physically master the keys on a piano. It’s also recommended that children have several years’ worth of experience with a piano before beginning formal lessons.

Engage in Piano Activities Before Signing Up for Lessons

Like we mentioned previously, children need time and experience tinkering and playing with a piano before they are ready for formal lessons. So if you’ve assessed that your child is interested and old enough (3-4 years old) to start introducing them to a piano and different musical concepts, congrats! You’re on your way to piano lessons in your home.
One of the first things to do, and it might sound obvious, is to make sure you actually have a piano in your home. Giving your child access to a piano allows them to get acquainted with the sights and sounds of piano playing. This allows you to naturally introduce and interact with your child and the piano.
In addition to introducing your child to the piano, you’ll want to incorporate music, dance, and other rhythmic habits or hobbies into your daily life. These types of activities can help children engage with music and beats. For instance, around your home, you could dance together, sing together, listen to music together, play the piano together, watch live musical performances together, play clapping games together, learn the alphabet A-G forwards and backward, and of course, set healthy expectations around learning music.

Research Your Options When It Comes To Lessons

Lastly, before you sign up for piano lessons, do your research! You might opt for having a piano teacher come to your house, or you might opt for  online music lessons, still in the comfort of your own home. You know your child’s needs and abilities best, so you can help match them with their perfect teacher. Lessons in Your Home has teachers all over the country, and we know you’ll find the right match for your young piano student.

3 Things to Do Before Your Child Starts Piano Lessons

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