Child wants to quit piano

[MrsSeah]

Double K:

Dear Mrs Seah,


Nice to chat with u. May I know that your children are still learning piano?
Untill now. Im also in the doubt is it useful for them in studying?

Cheers

Yes, they are still learning. My girl and boy is taking grade 3 and grade 2 exam next week.

mmm... I can't said it is useful unless you are planning to go thru DSA by music.

But to me learning an extra thing will still benefit them. Just like my son, out of sudden he is interested in ER HU and asked to join his school CCA and I agreed. His teacher said he learn faster than other in his group I think because of his piano background.

[corneyAmber]

I agree that learning piano is a good background to learning any other instruments later. However, learning music for DSA, the chance is pretty remote. Many people I know try to DSA by music but since it is a non-core subject, the chance of being chosen by DSA for music is very slim. For example, I know there was a year, RGS only took in 1 child who was extremely outstanding in her music achievements and other years, none were selected at all. Having said this, it would not be considered directly for DSA but it would help to enhance the overall portfolio of a child in whatever he/she tries to "DSA" in. That is a more likely effect.

[jedamum]

ksi, sleepy,

thanks for your replies.

Double K,
as to how useful piano is, i have 2 kids and only the younger one learns piano.
if only i had enrolled the elder one in the younger one's preschool (that preschool have a good music programme as part of their music lessons) to expose him to piano/keyboard early and if only the elder one is interested/has flair (he is tone-deaf like the father) in music. i find that in the long run, for those interested, it is a good hobby and good for destressing. personally, i feel that besides academic, kids should have some 'skill' which they can carry on to enjoy when they leave school/outside school curriculum; for now, ds1 swims and as ds2 refuses to learn swimming, he gladly picks up piano.
2 cents.

[sleepy]

jedamum:

if only i had enrolled the elder one in the younger one's preschool (that preschool have a good music programme as part of their music lessons) to expose him to piano/keyboard early and if only the elder one is interested/has flair (he is tone-deaf like the father) in music. i find that in the long run, for those interested, it is a good hobby and good for destressing. personally, i feel that besides academic, kids should have some 'skill' which they can carry on to enjoy when they leave school/outside school curriculum

It's never too late to pick up an instrument. My dd1 only started attending cello lessons formally in P3. Not very early too.

Perhaps your ds may be interested to explore drum or guitar? I have the impression boys like these 2 instruments, especially during their teens

[Busymom]

jedamum:

Sleepy, my k1 does not like to perfect his playing. So long he gets the tune or melody right, he loses interest to try to play the piece nicer or he'll proceed to change the rhythm or add notes cos he said sound nicer. Should I be strict on this?

Many young children lack the patience to perfect a song. With the right teacher, this can come later. Just make sure for now that the basics are right, eg hands not resting on piano, no flat fingers but curved, proper seating posture, etc.

In fact, by changing the rhythm or adding notes, it shows that he can be creative, which is a good thing. If he is in the Yamaha Junior Program, it would be a good thing as part of the program teaches them transposition, harmonising, variation, etc.

[Busymom]

jedamum:

ksi, sleepy,

thanks for your replies.

Double K,
as to how useful piano is, i have 2 kids and only the younger one learns piano.
if only i had enrolled the elder one in the younger one's preschool (that preschool have a good music programme as part of their music lessons) to expose him to piano/keyboard early and if only the elder one is interested/has flair (he is tone-deaf like the father) in music. i find that in the long run, for those interested, it is a good hobby and good for destressing. personally, i feel that besides academic, kids should have some 'skill' which they can carry on to enjoy when they leave school/outside school curriculum; for now, ds1 swims and as ds2 refuses to learn swimming, he gladly picks up piano.
2 cents.

More than just a skill or hobby, I do believe having to coordinate both hands is a form of right brain and left brain training. In other words, can help a child's academic too.

[jedamum]

Busymom:

jedamum:

Sleepy, my k1 does not like to perfect his playing. So long he gets the tune or melody right, he loses interest to try to play the piece nicer or he'll proceed to change the rhythm or add notes cos he said sound nicer. Should I be strict on this?

Many young children lack the patience to perfect a song. With the right teacher, this can come later. Just make sure for now that the basics are right, eg hands not resting on piano, no flat fingers but curved, proper seating posture, etc.

In fact, by changing the rhythm or adding notes, it shows that he can be creative, which is a good thing. If he is in the Yamaha Junior Program, it would be a good thing as part of the program teaches them transposition, harmonising, variation, etc.

busymom,
thanks for your comments. it seems like my boy is only interested in following the rules during the lesson with the teacher. when practicing with me, he'll tend to do have all the bad habits coming out. we just started in July and he is finishing his Primer A book. intend to stay on for now due to affordability. not sure where to go forward to look for suitable teacher as he adores this young 'cute' teacher.

[jedamum]

sleepy:

jedamum:

if only i had enrolled the elder one in the younger one's preschool (that preschool have a good music programme as part of their music lessons) to expose him to piano/keyboard early and if only the elder one is interested/has flair (he is tone-deaf like the father) in music. i find that in the long run, for those interested, it is a good hobby and good for destressing. personally, i feel that besides academic, kids should have some 'skill' which they can carry on to enjoy when they leave school/outside school curriculum

It's never too late to pick up an instrument. My dd1 only started attending cello lessons formally in P3. Not very early too.

Perhaps your ds may be interested to explore drum or guitar? I have the impression boys like these 2 instruments, especially during their teens

sleepy,
ds1 is tone-deaf and no flair. i think he'll find it stressful to pick up music. haha... and he has no rhythm-sense too......can see....a total bookworm type! ds2 on the other hand told me he wanted to do guitar 1 month after picking up piano.

back to topic, i find that if finances permit and the kid is interested, can continue piano. since now only in lower primary. but have to make it a 'way of life' (ie daily involvement) and not just attend weekly 1 session only.

[Busymom]

jedamum:

Busymom:

[quote=\"jedamum\"]Sleepy, my k1 does not like to perfect his playing. So long he gets the tune or melody right, he loses interest to try to play the piece nicer or he'll proceed to change the rhythm or add notes cos he said sound nicer. Should I be strict on this?

Many young children lack the patience to perfect a song. With the right teacher, this can come later. Just make sure for now that the basics are right, eg hands not resting on piano, no flat fingers but curved, proper seating posture, etc.

In fact, by changing the rhythm or adding notes, it shows that he can be creative, which is a good thing. If he is in the Yamaha Junior Program, it would be a good thing as part of the program teaches them transposition, harmonising, variation, etc.

busymom,
thanks for your comments. it seems like my boy is only interested in following the rules during the lesson with the teacher. when practicing with me, he'll tend to do have all the bad habits coming out. we just started in July and he is finishing his Primer A book. intend to stay on for now due to affordability. not sure where to go forward to look for suitable teacher as he adores this young 'cute' teacher. [/quote]Primer A book? Is that under Yamaha? I thought it is primary one, two, etc.?

If he likes his teacher, that is at least something to motivate him.

[phankao]

ksi:

I agree that learning piano is a good background to learning any other instruments later. However, learning music for DSA, the chance is pretty remote. Many people I know try to DSA by music but since it is a non-core subject, the chance of being chosen by DSA for music is very slim. For example, I know there was a year, RGS only took in 1 child who was extremely outstanding in her music achievements and other years, none were selected at all. Having said this, it would not be considered directly for DSA but it would help to enhance the overall portfolio of a child in whatever he/she tries to \"DSA\" in. That is a more likely effect.

It can help train their focus. I guess you can see their aptitude for it after awhile too? Did your child ask to learn?