@font-face { font-family: “Times New Roman”; }@font-face { font-family: “Arial”; }@font-face { font-family: “Calibri”; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } “What is the right age for my child to start private lessons?” Choosing to take private lessons is an important step in the musical development of any child. The age at which those lessons begin varies and often depends on a number of factors, including interest in a particular instrument, social skills, letter and number recognition, and attention span. Lessons can begin as early as three or four years of age, and many parents choose to start private lessons when a child starts school. A child’s success with private lessons often lies with parental involvement in the lessons and at home. Parents are welcome and invited to attend the lessons, take notes, and help to facilitate practice sessions at home. Lessons for young children involve movement, singing, and learning the technical basics of the instrument in an environment which is positive and nurturing. Children with prior musical experience, like Kindermusik, often have an easy transition into private lessons as they have been exposed to many music basics in their classes. If you are considering private lessons for your child, we welcome you to contact us to set up a time to meet with one of our private teachers. We love teaching children and setting them on a path which leads to a lifetime of music enjoyment.
Article Contributed by Josie Kost, Instructor for Kathy’s Music, LLC teaching Kindermusik and private lessons in flute and piano for our music school, Pulling Strings Academy.