Our guest blogger is Rosalee Massie from Massie Piano Studio in Springlfield, Ohio. I met Rosalee through social media on Linked In. Rosalee has been teaching piano ranging in levels from beginners to advanced. She teaches all ages including children with learning disablilities. She has a Master's of Arts in Music with Piano Concentration from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. In this post Rosalee answers the question, "At What Age Should Piano Lessons Begin?"
Parents often ask me how old a child should be before beginning piano lessons. Children should begin lessons as early as possible as they have such an amazing power or retention. But, in reality, it depends on the child. A good indication that a child might be ready is if they are showing an interest in playing the piano or are asking for lessons. However, starting a child too soon may cause them to lose interest. Over the years, I have taught children at the age five; and, while some have been fine, others were just not ready. There were a few that stopped lessons and picked it up a year later, and did very well. In fact, two of them are constantly practicing, making up tunes and playing by ear-I should know because they are my children! It is also important to keep in mind very young children can be restless, and a thirty-minute lesson might be somewhat challenging. The daily practice can be a challenge as well, so when they do start lessons, keep practice times at around fifteen minutes and slowly increase it to thirty minutes. But above all, make sure to make it fun and keep it interesting. How about older students? Well, any age is a good age to start! I have several adult students, and they love learning! Many times it has been a lifetime dream for them, so they are very dedicated to their lessons. One student recently told me that is is sometimes hard for her to find time to practice but her passion and love for piano keeps her motivated! And then there is my oldest student who is 73; so while there is at time when it might be too early to start lessons, it is never too late! ~Rosalee Massie
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