When Should My Child Start Piano?

The answer to this question, of course, depends largely on your child’s development and temperament.  It also depends on the method you choose for piano instruction.

The Suzuki method teaches children to play piano, emphasizing that   Every Child can  be educated to play music, with two main ideas.  One, children must be exposed to good music and listen to it consistently and,  two, they must practice and be motivated to practice.  The Suzuki method is a proven method for teaching piano, and children can start with this method before they learn to read, as early as 3 years old.

Traditional piano lessons generally start around five to seven years of age.  Lessons for younger children will typically include movement activities and games in addition to actual piano play and practice, transitioning to more formal thirty minute lessons as the child gets closer to six years and/or can focus for longer periods of time.

These are very brief descriptions of two main methods of piano introduction and the ages at which children typically can start.   If you would like more guidance in starting your child in piano lessons, we’re happy to help.

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