How to prepare for the misconceptions of taking piano lessons will never get rid of the misunderstandings out there, but if one is informed of what these are, the truth can at at least be exposed. Some distorted views come from hear-say while others come from not having all of the facts. It is very hard for a piano teacher to help a student that has been give the wrong information.
Expectations are a normal part of taking on something new, but it must be done moderately, without harsh judgment. Playing the piano fluently does not take place in a day or even two days, for that matter. Patience goes hand in hand with progress and one can not have one without the other. Every student must learn at their own pace to retain knowledge and understanding of the skill.
Parents seriously need to evaluate their child's schedule and their ability to take on the task to play piano. Students who are in school already have homework and various projects to do, with many playing sports or being involved in other activities after school. It has to be determined whether or not ones calendar is too full for another commitment before signing them up to take lessons.
When taking piano or drum lessons lessons, one may think that if they were not born playing an instrument, chances are, they will never learn to play. Not only is this false, but it has been proven wrong time and time again by students moving forward and playing like a pro after taking lessons, even though they never played when they first began. Some may have more of a natural flow when playing, but it does not mean they are any better.
A common misunderstanding is when parents can not accept the fact that their child is not playing like that of a seasoned professional after only 2 lessons. This expectation is simply unrealistic and can harm the child's ability to do their best and feel good about it. If a student feels as if they are letting a parent down by not meeting their expectations, they are likely to give up and discontinue putting forth an effort. In fact, hiring a singing coach may help your child blossom into a talented young musician.
A student missing a lesson because of another priority, such as basketball practice, band practice or any other activity, is not acceptable. The misconception here is that a student should be able to take on as many obligations as they wish and can prioritize as needed. Having this attitude not only wastes time for the teacher, but also throws money away because most teachers still require payment, even when student is absent.
It is not true that a student will not have to practice often in order to be good at playing the piano. Practicing is so important to the success of a student and will determine how quickly they will reach their goals. It just takes a few hours every day and a few days every week to practice, learn and retain. To be good at anything, one must put in ample time to get the most of their efforts.
When a person thinks they are too old or too young to take piano, they need to think again. Young children do well when starting at an early age, but parents will need to measure the abilities and maturity of their child to see if they are ready to take lessons at that point in time. Both mental and physical benchmarks can be used to see where they are at their particular age. Older students do very well if they are able to commit the time and effort and will thoroughly enjoy playing the piano once they begin taking lessons.
Removing all fears and untruths in regard to taking piano lessons will help students and parents get the most out of their efforts. With the proper positive attitude, anyone, of any age can reach their goals and take up this skill. In addition, drive, want-to and commitment are other necessary traits that will determine the success of a student. - 32526
Expectations are a normal part of taking on something new, but it must be done moderately, without harsh judgment. Playing the piano fluently does not take place in a day or even two days, for that matter. Patience goes hand in hand with progress and one can not have one without the other. Every student must learn at their own pace to retain knowledge and understanding of the skill.
Parents seriously need to evaluate their child's schedule and their ability to take on the task to play piano. Students who are in school already have homework and various projects to do, with many playing sports or being involved in other activities after school. It has to be determined whether or not ones calendar is too full for another commitment before signing them up to take lessons.
When taking piano or drum lessons lessons, one may think that if they were not born playing an instrument, chances are, they will never learn to play. Not only is this false, but it has been proven wrong time and time again by students moving forward and playing like a pro after taking lessons, even though they never played when they first began. Some may have more of a natural flow when playing, but it does not mean they are any better.
A common misunderstanding is when parents can not accept the fact that their child is not playing like that of a seasoned professional after only 2 lessons. This expectation is simply unrealistic and can harm the child's ability to do their best and feel good about it. If a student feels as if they are letting a parent down by not meeting their expectations, they are likely to give up and discontinue putting forth an effort. In fact, hiring a singing coach may help your child blossom into a talented young musician.
A student missing a lesson because of another priority, such as basketball practice, band practice or any other activity, is not acceptable. The misconception here is that a student should be able to take on as many obligations as they wish and can prioritize as needed. Having this attitude not only wastes time for the teacher, but also throws money away because most teachers still require payment, even when student is absent.
It is not true that a student will not have to practice often in order to be good at playing the piano. Practicing is so important to the success of a student and will determine how quickly they will reach their goals. It just takes a few hours every day and a few days every week to practice, learn and retain. To be good at anything, one must put in ample time to get the most of their efforts.
When a person thinks they are too old or too young to take piano, they need to think again. Young children do well when starting at an early age, but parents will need to measure the abilities and maturity of their child to see if they are ready to take lessons at that point in time. Both mental and physical benchmarks can be used to see where they are at their particular age. Older students do very well if they are able to commit the time and effort and will thoroughly enjoy playing the piano once they begin taking lessons.
Removing all fears and untruths in regard to taking piano lessons will help students and parents get the most out of their efforts. With the proper positive attitude, anyone, of any age can reach their goals and take up this skill. In addition, drive, want-to and commitment are other necessary traits that will determine the success of a student. - 32526
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