Comments on: How to Teach a Child to Play Piano: Teaching Piano at Home

By: Pulling Curls

Pulling Curls — Sat, 28 May 2022 03:24:27 +0000

In reply to Sienna. I think if you and your child can be disciplined by using online lessons that's great. I highly recommend finding what works for you and your child. I think the biggest mistake is not practicing regularly. If you can find an online program that makes your child want to practice that is a big win.

By: Sienna

Sienna — Sat, 14 May 2022 10:29:03 +0000

Hi Hilary, you have written a very good post. I think for kids it is all about making the piano learning journey fun, easy and attractive for kids? Do you think online lessons can be beneficial for kids as they are for adults? What are the mistakes that kids usually make and need to avoid? Thanks again 🙂

By: Hilary Erickson

Hilary Erickson — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:33:31 +0000

In reply to Jamie H. Yay! Good work mama!

By: Jamie H

Jamie H — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:28:49 +0000

Thanks so much for the post! I’m a music teacher myself and piano was my major instrument. I started teaching my 5 year old last summer to give us a common project when we couldn’t go lots of places during the early months of the pandemic. We are still making good progress about 9 months later and it’s a fun way to push his brain and fingers while sharing something that I love. I appreciate the acknowledgement that it isn’t easy (he’s a wiggly little guy) and I find it affirming.

By: Hilary Erickson

Hilary Erickson — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 03:16:31 +0000

In reply to Alina. That's awesome!

By: Alina

Alina — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:07:33 +0000

Good tips! We just got my parent’s piano and trying to teach my oldest how to play piano and read music.

By: Hilary Erickson

Hilary Erickson — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:50:06 +0000

In reply to Margie. Oh man, keeping your emotions out of it is the key (but SO HARD). Hang in there!

By: Margie

Margie — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:24:36 +0000

I have been teaching children piano for a number of years without any problems until nowso need some help if possible with 2 children who are related to me. age 10 and 8. They will both argue with me, deliberately play wrong notes when in a mood, or just refuse to play.and sulk.. Occasionally will play quite well. I have never come accross these attitutes with any other pupils, Any advice would be very welcome.

By: Hilary Erickson

Hilary Erickson — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:35:33 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Hemminger. That. Is hard. I'd recommend allowing the other one to have a special toy or tablet during that time as you do need to focus.

By: Rebecca Hemminger

Rebecca Hemminger — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:35:55 +0000

Hello! Does anyone have ideas that work with entertaining a 4 yr old sibling while i am teaching piano to the 6 yr old? I teach them both and they take turns.