| Here is something that I'm sure you already know, | | | | (unless of course you have a piano) and see how you |
| music is a very important part of our lives. We listen to | | | | do. If time goes on and you prefer learning the piano |
| music for hundreds or even thousands of hours each | | | | for just personal enjoyment, then there is nothing |
| year. It also does more then just please our ears, | | | | wrong with sticking with the keyboard. However, if you |
| music is a huge part of the human development. Any | | | | are becoming serious about your piano lessons then |
| parent will tell you that children at just 3 or 4 will | | | | you should probably consider switching over to an |
| already be singing or humming some song that they | | | | acoustic piano. It is best to stick to acoustic pianos as |
| have learned. However, there is more then that. | | | | opposed to the Spinet Piano. Not sure which is which? |
| Over a decade ago, there was an experiment done at | | | | Well, the Spinet Piano is the one with the lower back. |
| the University of California at Irvine that was done by | | | | It's better to purchase an upright piano which is called |
| scientists. The experiment basically consisted of | | | | the Baby Grand Piano. The reasons include the fact |
| college students listening to Mozart, a relaxation tape, | | | | that the action of the keys is better for the students |
| or just silence. Right after these listening sessions, the | | | | hand, and it's also sounds a lot better to the ear. |
| students took tests that involved putting together | | | | 3: Don't be afraid to ask around about a teacher you |
| puzzles. The experiment found that the students that | | | | are considering taking lessons from! In fact, I |
| had just listened to Mozart had a huge improvement | | | | encourage it! Try and find out about your teachers |
| compared to those that just listened to a relaxation | | | | background. Where did they learn the piano? How long |
| tape or silence. The reason this occurred is because it | | | | have they taught piano? Try to get in touch with |
| is believed that the music and spatial abilities (the ability | | | | current students of theirs? You can get a lot of |
| to do puzzles) share the same pathway in the brain. | | | | information from them that will help you decide if this is |
| Many people believe that if you listen to more music, it | | | | the teacher for you. |
| will improve your brain and thinking skills. And based on | | | | 4: Make sure to put a priority on your piano lessons |
| this study, it seems like that could be true. Many people | | | | schedule! By that, I don't mean to fill up your schedule |
| also want to learn a musical instrument. One of the | | | | with piano lessons. What I mean is, it's easy to get |
| most popular instruments to learn is the Piano. It has | | | | overwhelmed by things. Try and limit your other |
| one of the most beautiful sounds and has been around | | | | activities. This way when you take your piano lessons, |
| for generations. So are you or your child thinking of | | | | you aren't exhausted from a long day. You also aren't |
| taking piano lessons? Well first check out these 5 tips | | | | rushing to leave the lessons to go to your next |
| when it comes to piano lessons! | | | | scheduled activity. Slow down! Learning the piano is |
| 1: If you are going to have your child take piano | | | | supposed to be fun. It shouldn't be just another thing to |
| lessons, ask yourself, is this something they really want | | | | squeeze into your schedule. |
| to do? Is it your child's dream to learn the piano? Or is | | | | 5: Finally, make sure you are dedicated to learning the |
| it more of your dream? If it's more of your dream, then | | | | piano! Like I said in the previous tip, this doesn't mean |
| you should take piano lessons! It is never too late to | | | | filling up your schedule with piano lessons. However, |
| take piano lessons. Even people that are retired take | | | | make sure to try to get a bit of practice each day. |
| piano lessons, and they become quite good at it! If you | | | | One thing I love to do is take a nice hot bath before |
| have any dream at all of playing the piano, then take | | | | bed, then get out and play the piano before laying |
| those lessons! You won't regret it. | | | | down and falling asleep. It's so relaxing, and I've found it |
| 2: Which instrument should you use for your piano | | | | to really help my skills. Consider doing this! |
| lessons? This may sound like a stupid question, of | | | | I hope these tips have helped you and given you |
| course you want to use the piano for your piano | | | | helpful information. Remember, no matter how old or |
| lessons. However, what kind of piano? Or what about | | | | young you are, you CAN learn the piano. Have |
| just an electronic keyboard? An electronic keyboard is | | | | confidence in yourself. You can learn it, and you won't |
| much cheaper after all. | | | | regret it. |
| It is probably best to start with an electronic keyboard | | | | |