<![CDATA[Learning music for preschooler]]>It is very much personal, as the motor skills or the musical ear could differ significantly from one to another child. It is definitely easier to start with piano, since you can teach a child to play a tune almost right away, while for a violin student it will take at least several months to produce decent tone and learn how to play the notes in tune. On top of these, the body and hand positions while playing the violin are times more complicated, compared to the relatively comfortable piano position.

According to my experience, the age of 4 for piano or 4 and a half for violin are the most suitable. Of course, there are exclusions, but the age stated appears to be reasonable for the majority of children. Unfortunately, there are systems and teachers, who suggest that the students start as early as possible. This could only be referred to commercial purposes and not for the students’ benefits. Many examples could support my statement, but it is not that important. No matter when the student starts, provided it is not later then his/her age of 6-7, the crucial factor is the proper teaching. This is what produces the results and not that much the exact starting age.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/82414/learning-music-for-preschoolerRSS for NodeSat, 02 May 2026 23:44:26 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2015 01:14:35 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Sat, 06 Jun 2015 03:42:28 GMT]]>Please do check our SG Music Lessons. We have a good list of teachers teaching different musical instruments in your neighborhood.

The teachers' profiles, biography, rates and schedules are all available on the teachers' listings.
You can browse through our teachers' profiles to select your violin teacher%20at%20http%3A//www.SGMusicLessons.com.sg

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lchunleo:
Hi


is it too early to learn music instrument for preschooler? what is the recommended age and what type of music instrument is recommended? i read that piano is better compared to violin as it is more easier to press. Pls advise

Just for a general guide, children as young as 4 year old can start having music lessons. The youngest student we have for private piano lesson is 4 year old and violin lesson is 5 years old. From my personal experience, I find piano easier to play compared to violin. There are also parents who introduce Ukulele as the first instrument. I hope this helps.

You may want to check our SG Music Lessons. We have a good list of teachers teaching different musical instruments in your neighborhood.
The teachers' profiles, biography, rates and schedules are all available on the teachers' listings.
You can browse through our teachers' profiles to select your music teacher at http://www.SGMusicLessons.com.sg

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1519124https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1519124Sat, 06 Jun 2015 03:39:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:42:11 GMT]]>thanks, by nearby music center do you mean yahama/christofori? sorry i’ve been out of the country so don’t know the newer ones.


i totally agree that the child must enjoy and as i mentioned, my son loves his music groups, it’s not really classes. so i’m looking for something similar.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1517722https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1517722Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:42:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Wed, 03 Jun 2015 07:03:15 GMT]]>I do not think there is ever a minimum age to learn music as long as your child is willing to learn. However, I must ask if this is your child’s choice, or yours. If your child is not willing to learn music but forcing him/her to learn, that will demoralise him/her and add stress.


I think the best way to start is to try out a trial lesson(usually free) at the nearby music center and assess whether he/she has passion before investing too much money and time into it.

Also, I suggest a basic keyboard which is more affordable from Giant or Fairprice Xtra to start of with. Usually ($200) for a reasonable one.

Hope this helps 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1517572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1517572Wed, 03 Jun 2015 07:03:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:49:58 GMT]]>anyone found a place for preschoolers?

we’re moving back to singapore and i’d like for my son to continue with music - we’ve been going for a local version of kindermusik and he loves it even though he started at 15 months. now at 17, he’s able to participate more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1517274https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1517274Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:49:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Fri, 29 May 2015 07:23:22 GMT]]>I am 12 and I play both violin and piano. They ate both very different but both require left and right hand to coordinate. I have completed my grade 8 abrsm violin an piano exams and if your child wants to learn either instrument, I can teach him or her starting next year.

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lchunleo:
yes i agree, i just want to rub some music appreciation to them to gauge their interest and create awareness. it seem children tend to abandon music once it takes a more serious education

I guess it depends from child to child. Not all children will abandon music once it become serious. But, gauging their interest and creating awareness sounds like a good place to start.

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waiyean:
lchunleo:

thanks for your reply. my two sons, big bro, 5 yrs and younger is 2.5 yrs. i thinking of piano over violin as it is more easier to use compared to violin.


Well, cost of violin definitely lower than piano, although both your boys can share the piano, but they will need different violin due to different size.

Easier to get the correct pitch on the piano compared to violin. First instrument I think better piano than violin. After learning piano, it's easier to learn violin as second instrument.

yes i agree, i just want to rub some music appreciation to them to gauge their interest and create awareness. it seem children tend to abandon music once it takes a more serious education

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481598https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481598Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:55:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:17:16 GMT]]>

lchunleo:
thanks for your reply. my two sons, big bro, 5 yrs and younger is 2.5 yrs. i thinking of piano over violin as it is more easier to use compared to violin.

Well, cost of violin definitely lower than piano, although both your boys can share the piano, but they will need different violin due to different size.

Easier to get the correct pitch on the piano compared to violin. First instrument I think better piano than violin. After learning piano, it's easier to learn violin as second instrument.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481560https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481560Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:17:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:19:54 GMT]]>

jedamum:
How young is your Pre schooler?


Piano makes nicer sound than violin for beginners. But some kids just prefer violin to Piano.

My son started music learning at 4.5years old. He started with a toy key board during school music lesson before we started him with Yamaha keyboard when he started 1-1 Piano lessons a few months later.
thanks for your reply. my two sons, big bro, 5 yrs and younger is 2.5 yrs. i thinking of piano over violin as it is more easier to use compared to violin.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481534https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481534Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:19:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 06:59:58 GMT]]>How young is your Pre schooler?


Piano makes nicer sound than violin for beginners. But some kids just prefer violin to Piano.

My son started music learning at 4.5years old. He started with a toy key board during school music lesson before we started him with Yamaha keyboard when he started 1-1 Piano lessons a few months later.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481521Wed, 25 Mar 2015 06:59:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Learning music for preschooler on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 05:50:40 GMT]]>to add on, do you think buying toy piano will be useful? thanks for your comments.

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