San Marino Recreation
Days/ Dates: Tuesday, 5/11-6/8
Fee: $65+ $15 materials fee/ 5 weeks
Time: 5-5:40pm
Age: 13 years and above
Click here and scroll down to find the recreation guide for complete details and/or to register!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
When can my child start learning piano (or any other instrument)?
(For convenience purposes, the word "piano" in the rest of this entry can be substituted for any other instrument.)
Many adults have asked me this question before, so I thought I'd share my suggestion here.
Although the youngest age I'd recommend is at least 5, I'd say your child is definitely ready if you can answer "yes" to most of the questions below!
1) Does your child love music?
2) Does your child know what piano is, or has heard and know the sound of the piano?
3) Has your child told you that he would like to learn to play the piano?
4) Can your child sit still and concentrate for at least 25 minutes?
5) Can your child read yet?
6) Will your child be willing to practice the piano for at least 15- 20 minutes everyday?
7) Will you, or another adult in the family, be able to sit with your child and help him when he practices?
Questions 1-3 evaluate what your child feels about music. The more he loves music, the more he will enjoy and continue this learning journey.
Questions 4-6 evaluate your child's maturity. If you answered "no" to most of them, then your child is not developmentally ready yet.
Question 7 is for parents whose child is too young to know what they should be practicing at home, and whether they are playing the pieces correctly or not.
Before your child is old enough to learn piano, Kindermusik, a wonderful music and movement program for children newborn to 7 years old, would be a wonderful choice to immerse your child (and you) in a fun, musical environment together!
Many adults have asked me this question before, so I thought I'd share my suggestion here.
Although the youngest age I'd recommend is at least 5, I'd say your child is definitely ready if you can answer "yes" to most of the questions below!
1) Does your child love music?
2) Does your child know what piano is, or has heard and know the sound of the piano?
3) Has your child told you that he would like to learn to play the piano?
4) Can your child sit still and concentrate for at least 25 minutes?
5) Can your child read yet?
6) Will your child be willing to practice the piano for at least 15- 20 minutes everyday?
7) Will you, or another adult in the family, be able to sit with your child and help him when he practices?
Questions 1-3 evaluate what your child feels about music. The more he loves music, the more he will enjoy and continue this learning journey.
Questions 4-6 evaluate your child's maturity. If you answered "no" to most of them, then your child is not developmentally ready yet.
Question 7 is for parents whose child is too young to know what they should be practicing at home, and whether they are playing the pieces correctly or not.
Before your child is old enough to learn piano, Kindermusik, a wonderful music and movement program for children newborn to 7 years old, would be a wonderful choice to immerse your child (and you) in a fun, musical environment together!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Our Winter 2010 session Youth Piano Classes at Arcadia Recreation ended last Thursday with a student recital in each class.I was very proud of all the performers for the hard work they've put into these past couple weeks.
Many thanks to the parents also for taking the time to help with the practice at home!
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