| Is there anything more rewarding than attending your | | | | lessons fun? Think back on your own childhood |
| kid's piano recital and hearing them play like a pro? | | | | experience and determine what exactly fun was for |
| Most parents these days want their children to be multi | | | | you then? The teacher must add an element of |
| talented and accomplished, often enrolling them in | | | | excitement and innovation to the lessons. Even adults |
| various classes ranging from judo to spelling. Be sure | | | | cannot really tolerate something taught in an |
| to find out if your child has an inclination and loves | | | | environment that is boring and stifling. It is important to |
| what he learns. | | | | understand the teacher's attitude to the students. |
| Remember also to fit extra activities into your child's | | | | Behavior: Depending on their moods, small children may |
| schedule in such a manner that they are not over | | | | throw tantrums and may not cooperate with the |
| burdened. Ensure keeping aside enough time for food, | | | | teacher. At situations like this, the teacher must show a |
| play and family. If you find that your child has a strong | | | | lot of patience and tolerance and not be harsh on |
| inclination to learn piano, enroll him in a kid's piano class, | | | | them. |
| making sure he is given the privilege of learning from | | | | Even if you find the perfect piano teacher for your |
| an engaged and accomplished teacher. This will ensure | | | | child, remember it is eventually the child who will have |
| that he or she enjoys learning the art and is not | | | | to connect with him or her, not you. Include your child in |
| burdened by it. Here are a few important aspects to | | | | the decision making process, conduct a test class and |
| look for in a good, professional piano teacher: | | | | see whether they are compatible. Most importantly, |
| Individual differences: Every child is different and each | | | | make sure this is what your child wants. It is not about |
| one of them has a unique learning style. Make sure the | | | | you trying to re-live your childhood ambitions. |
| teacher isn't too strict or demanding. A child's ego is | | | | Remember to reassure your kid that hating the piano |
| fragile, and any harsh treatment will put them off the | | | | or failing at it does not mean his parents will hate him |
| desire to learn piano forever. A teacher must | | | | or that he is a failure. Tell him it is a hobby and you |
| incorporate different styles and learning speeds while | | | | want him to enjoy it, and also that if he wants to be |
| teaching kids piano. He or she must be aware of your | | | | good at it he will have to work hard. Beethoven loved |
| child's as well as the teacher's limitations. Some children | | | | and enjoyed music; therefore he became a musical |
| may not be as quick in mastering piano skills like others. | | | | genius. If your child shows similar inclination, who |
| Guilt or pressure on the child or teacher will only | | | | knows? His kid's piano lessons may be the stepping |
| worsen the situation. | | | | stone to a successful future in this field. |
| Attitude: Find out if the teacher makes the kid's piano | | | | |