Piano Lessons 3 yr old

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RKK · 12/04/2024 14:12

Hi all,

I'm looking to connect with other parents embarking on teaching their pre-schooler the piano. Would be great to share tips and tricks with others!

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Iwasafool · 12/04/2024 17:34

One of mine started at 3, passed her first theory and practical exams the month of her 5th birthday and 100% in theory. Sorry for the boast but just to balance the No opinions.

Zonder · 12/04/2024 17:25

Our piano teacher doesn't start children before 6 so that their hands have more strength. You could do prep activities such as developing rhythm and a love of music.

ISeeTheLight · 12/04/2024 17:24

Personally I wouldn't start before 5-6 though.

Hedgerow2 · 12/04/2024 17:23

My piano teacher would say that's too young.

ISeeTheLight · 12/04/2024 17:22

You can start them at that age but find a teacher that uses a relevant system. E.g. Piano Adventures by Nancy Faber is decent.
I'd stay away from a keyboard as you don't want to get them used to a non-weighted keyboard. I also wouldn't teach them yourself as it's a LOT harder to unlearn bad technique!

MathiasBroucek · 12/04/2024 15:10

Sounds young. My wife was a professional pianist for 25 years and started at 6

Octavia64 · 12/04/2024 14:35

Mine started at 4. There are books specifically for young learners.

Don't expect much progress.

RaraRachael · 12/04/2024 14:34

Far too young imo. I started at 8 and progressed well.

I think it's best to see if a child expresses an interest in playing an instrument. I tried teaching my son but he wasn't interested.

My dad insisted that I learned violin because he had but I didn't want to and wasn't very good at it. When I was 9 I saw somebody playing a cello at a local music festival and said I wanted to do that. I loved it and did well because it was my choice, not my parent's.

isitbananatimealready · 12/04/2024 14:28

We tried - her hands were way too small and fingers nowhere near strong enough, so we bought her a kids toy keyboard instead. She was never that interested and it turned out to be a waste of time.

Not helpful I know, sorry!

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