| If your child is pestering you that he wants to learn to | | | | attending classes to make any significant progress in |
| play piano, then there are a few aspects you need to | | | | lessons. If your child shows enough passion and |
| discuss with him before choosing a piano class. This | | | | interest, you can take him to recitals, concerts and |
| will ensure that the exercise is not futile and you do not | | | | master classes that help him learn to appreciate music. |
| waste precious money in the bargain. | | | | If your child wants to learn to play piano seriously, then |
| The first aspect to carefully consider is whether both | | | | you must consider buying him a piano with an MIDI or |
| of you have the necessary commitment and time to | | | | digital keyboard in the beginning. After a few years, |
| devote to learning piano. If your child seriously wants to | | | | depending on his interest level, you may have to buy |
| learn to play piano, he must practice at least for an | | | | him an acoustic piano. Price of pianos ranges between |
| hour every day. If you are enrolling him in a class, be | | | | $2000 and $80000 depending on the level. |
| prepared to spend time travelling to and fro to the | | | | Find an appropriate corner at home to place the piano |
| studio. Mentally be prepared to allow him to take part in | | | | to allow your child to practice in peace without any |
| recitals and concerts arranged by the teacher. | | | | distractions. Keep the piano in good condition by |
| Talk to your child in detail and gauge his level of | | | | maintaining it periodically. |
| passion and seriousness in this venture. Ask him | | | | Parents play a major role in the success of children |
| whether he wants to learn to play piano for fun or | | | | who passionately want to learn to play piano. It |
| wants to play beautiful songs on it for a long time to | | | | requires quite a commitment on their part as they |
| come. This will help you decide on the amount of time | | | | have to constantly motivate and encourage the child in |
| you put in to the exercise. | | | | his musical journey. Parents are behind the success of |
| As you fix timings with the teacher, be sure to | | | | every great musician. Make an effort to foster the |
| consider his other activities including academics and | | | | interest of your child and help him bring out his musical |
| sports. It is very important to maintain regularity in | | | | talents and skills. |