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<td><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> PianoNet.com
is your comprehensive guide to everything about pianos; their history, noted
artists, important publications and more. The piano is 300 years old, but there's
always more to learn about the piano, everyone's favorite instrument.</font>
<p><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For a child to learn to play the piano can be one of the
most rewarding activities he/she can accomplish. A child can have as much
fun during the keyboard lesson instruction as an accomplished pianist has
in performance. Parents should begin by deciding when a child should start
to learn to play the piano. Six or seven is an average age, but kids can start
lessons to learn to play the piano earlier or later--and, as millions of adult
students can attest, it's never too late to begin playing the piano. Pay attention
to your child's interest in music, attention span, and eagerness for indications
of when the time is right to learn to play the piano. </font></p>
<p><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Choosing a piano teacher is an important step, so don't let
cost and convenience be the sole factors. Interview candidates, and ask to
observe their lesson instruction. Ask to see the plan for the first months;
even if you're not a musician, you'll be able to tell if it contains clear
goals. Some kids may prefer individual piano instruction, while others may
prefer group piano lessons. Find out what professional organizations the piano
teacher is affiliated with. Finally, evaluate the personality of the piano
teacher, and how well you think he or she will get along with your child.
When it's time for the piano lesson, the rapport between student and teacher
can make the time fly--or crawl. </font></p>
<p><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">With the advent
of new approaches and teaching methods for piano instruction, attitudes about
learning to play the piano have changed. Nowadays, an adult or child can have
as much fun during piano instruction as an accomplished pianist has in performance.
Today, piano instruction techniques and method books for both children and
adults have taken a giant leap. Long tedious lesson exercises have given way
to music that beginners play and enjoy almost from the start of piano lesson!
Beginning adults need not play children's music any longer to get started.
Some students will benefit from individual piano lessons, while others may
get more out of group lessons. It’s never too late to learn to play
a piano.</font></p>
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