Music study can be fun and beneficial for all children! (There have been many studies in recent years that show a correlation between learning to play an instrument and higher math and science scores in school!)
My goal for each student is to learn to read music fluently and have the necessary technical skills at the piano to enjoy music making as a lifelong skill. Students of all ages can learn to play proficiently, whether that be for pleasure or to prepare for a career. This happens when we build a strong foundation of sight reading, theory, aural skills, and instrumental technique. The student who has a thorough understanding of music will be able to continue learning new pieces for many years.
I often compare learning to read music to learning to read written language. A person who reads well can go to the bookstore or library and read anything! A musician with strong reading skills can do the same with any style of music!
My goal for each student is to learn to read music fluently and have the necessary technical skills at the piano to enjoy music making as a lifelong skill. Students of all ages can learn to play proficiently, whether that be for pleasure or to prepare for a career. This happens when we build a strong foundation of sight reading, theory, aural skills, and instrumental technique. The student who has a thorough understanding of music will be able to continue learning new pieces for many years.
I often compare learning to read music to learning to read written language. A person who reads well can go to the bookstore or library and read anything! A musician with strong reading skills can do the same with any style of music!