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What’s the Best Age for Kids to Learn Piano?

What’s the Best Age for Kids to Learn Piano? Parents often ask, “When should my child start taking piano lessons?” The answer varies, but many children are ready around age six. Some may start as early as four or five, while others might need to wait a bit longer. To help determine if your child is ready, consider the following questions: Is My Child Ready for Piano Lessons? 1. Does My Child Have Basic Fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength? If your child can manipulate small objects or use a computer keyboard, they likely have the dexterity and strength needed...

Choosing the Right Musical Instrument for Your Child

Children benefit in many ways from learning to play a musical instrument. But which instrument is the right one for your child? The choices range from piccolo to piano, trumpet to tuba, and baritone saxophone to bass guitar. Children are unique, and the right choice for your child may not be the instrument their best friend plays. This is an important decision you don’t want to make more than once. Get it right the first time, so your child doesn’t ask to stop learning one instrument and start over with another. If your kid shows interest in learning to play...

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What’s the Best Age for Kids to Learn Piano?

Choosing the Right Musical Instrument for Your Child

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