My father had dreams of having a prodigy in the house. He was hoping a piano lesson could help do the trick. My brothers and I tried our best not to annoy our very patient piano teacher to death. Years later, I realized my father was right.
According to some experts, piano lessons can help make kids smarter. Now that I have children of my own, I’m thinking of making them learn to play piano too. I’m not as delusional as my father was, but I would certainly love to have my kids learn something fun, something that can make them develop skills they can adapt later in life. A piano lesson is a great way to improve:
How to Be More Creative
Ever notice why a lot of educational programs have a lot of singing? Music helps children retain information a lot better. When children learn to play piano, it helps improve their visual learning skills so that they can process ideas better.
How to Be More Confident
Taking piano lessons can boost a kid’s self-esteem! Though recitals are scary, kids appreciate it when parents cheer them from the audience. Their confidence goes through the roof when they see that you’re proud of their accomplishments, no matter how small.
Powers Mental Alertness/Concentration
Children can learn how to focus if they’re enjoying themselves. Just learning a familiar song can make them want to practice over and over until they get it right. (Just don’t make them overdo it or they might start resenting lessons as much as eating broccoli.)
How to Have More Coordination
Did you know that piano playing involves a lot of eye-hand (and foot) coordination? Piano pieces have to be played with varying degrees of loudness and softness which require a lot of energy. It’s almost like competing in an athletic sport!
How to Have Wholesome Family Fun
Having a piano in the house makes for fun family time! Siblings can compare notes while parents can join in the fun of practice too. Your kids will be proud to show off their talents at Christmas and other special occasions.
Looking back, I did have some fun childhood memories with my piano lessons. Though I didn’t become a piano prodigy – I learned some important things along the way. If you want your kid to learn to have some self-discipline and creativity, a piano lesson is all that it takes. As my father used to say ‘You’ll never know unless you try.
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