Piano lesson

[caroline3sg]

1.5 yrs from beginners.

[concern]

Thanks for your reply. Do you think it is better to send a 5 yrs old girl to attend lesson in school or at home?

[caroline3sg]

Home:

1) no travelling
2) can hear how teacher teach
3) flexibility to change schedule if want to go for holiday or have sch exams.


School:
1) priority to book studio for exam practise
2) cannot hear how teacher teach
3) no flexibility in schedule change
4) can’t choose teacher, you only choose time slot.
5) not sure if can get books at cheaper rate.

[Petlover]

I think kids usually find the group lesson more fun than individual, they may learn a bit slower than individual lesson but it’s more enjoyable. My ds joined the Sempi MIM course last year, I found the course material quite good for kids, well structure and together with those flash card , the kids can learn the music theory in a fun environment. When I found my ds was ready, I started individual lesson on top of the group lesson to speed up her learning and give her more time to practice…

[Mama Leong]

Do u buy a piano when they start learning? What if their interest doesnt last??

[buds]

If you’re unsure whether your child sustains the interest, do find out from

your child’s music school whether they allow practice sessions at their
studios… If yes, when? Cause peak hours like both Sat & Sun where
lessons are all full back to back, it can be really impossible to arrange.
If yes, ask how much per hour? This way, after a while you can gauge
whether in the long run… the interest has increased and improved and
whether you will eventually need a piano for home use/practice. If you
are already considering to buy one for starters, go for good 2nd hand
ones that include tuning and delivery.

Hope this helps.

[acforfamily]

concern:

Thanks for your reply. Do you think it is better to send a 5 yrs old girl to attend lesson in school or at home?

It depends on your child. If your child is sociable, it will be quite fun to send to a group class. A lot of parents, however, do think that you can progress much faster in an individual setting. I sent mine to a group class because I want him to enjoy music rather than see it as another 'subject' that he has to master.

[Mama Leong]

buds:

If you're unsure whether your child sustains the interest, do find out from

your child's music school whether they allow practice sessions at their
studios... If yes, when? Cause peak hours like both Sat & Sun where
lessons are all full back to back, it can be really impossible to arrange.
If yes, ask how much per hour? This way, after a while you can gauge
whether in the long run... the interest has increased and improved and
whether you will eventually need a piano for home use/practice. If you
are already considering to buy one for starters, go for good 2nd hand
ones that include tuning and delivery.

Hope this helps.

Oh, thanks a lot for yr valuable input.

[buds]

You’re welcome.

[Busymom]

Personally, I feel it is alright to start off playing with a keyboard if you are unsure whether you child’s interest in learning piano could be sustained beyond a few months, especially if your child is still young. Mine was 3+ was she first started with Yamaha under group lesson. Even though I have an upright piano at home, I didn’t let her play on it as I didn’t think her fingers were strong enough to play on piano at that age. I happened to have a 54-key electronic keyboard that I got for about $50 from a sale and just let her used it. Till today (2 years later), she is still playing the keyboard and occasionally on the upright piano. Maybe I should have let her start using the piano say about half a year ago, but to be honest, she continues to be able to cope well in her class (as in I do not see her being at all disadvantaged compared to others in terms of her playing). Another plus point, is that I do not have to worry about the keyboard being off tune, unlike the piano.


Getting a 2nd-hand piano is a good suggestion as well.