Monday, January 12, 2015

When is my child ready to start private lessons?


When is my child ready to start private lessons?

For most children, the best time to start learning their first instrument through private lessons is usually sometime between the ages of six and ten years of age.  Here is a quick check list of questions to ask yourself before making the commitment to enroll in private lessons.
Can my child sit and stay focused for 15 to 30 minutes on a series of directed tasks?
Is my child reading and writing yet?  (Reading and writing are not necessarily required prerequisites for music lessons, but both skills are very helpful when it comes working and practicing more independently.)
Can my child identify patterns and recognize up and down?
Is my child ready to accept the guidelines and expectations of the teacher?
Does my child have the fine motor control, interest, and attention span necessary for daily home practice?



If you answered “yes” to most of these questions, then your child may be ready for lessons.   At Kathy’s Music we offer a complimentary evaluation with one of our Music Artistry teachers.  

Contact our office to schedule a time to meet with an instrument or voice teacher to learn more about lessons and see our studio spaces.  

Visit our website to learn more.

For some students, Group Classes are the best place to start.
We offer Group Voice classes for ages 6 to 10 years in Mt. Lebanon and McMurray

Our "Piano Corner" classes are group piano classes designed just for 4's & 5's.
Learn more about those offerings here.


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