When Paula Fay started taking piano lessons for the first time in her late fifties, it fulfilled a lifelong dream. "I always wanted to learn how to play as a child, but my parents couldn't afford it," ...
A new piece of research reveals that playing piano for six months can noticeably improve a child’s language skills. The study, published on 25 June by PNAS, found that some areas of a child’s brain ...
Have you been wondering “should my child learn to play piano”? If the answer is yes, and you’re considering learning to play the piano or having your child try classes, it’s good to know the benefits ...
It's sure to be music to parents' ears: After nine months of weekly training in piano or voice, new research shows young students' IQs rose nearly three points more than their untrained peers. The ...
Spencer Hua, 7, is just minutes into his piano lesson when his mind begins to wander. He closes his eyes and rests his head on the keys. It’s normal for a child with autism to get distracted this way, ...
The best age to start piano lessons for children is now. As a piano teacher, I'm often asked if a boy or girl is too young for piano lessons. Often, parents are told to wait until after first grade to ...
The Piano Pedagogy Program in the School of Music at the University of Central Oklahoma will offer piano lessons to children ages 7-8 beginning Sept. 29. Only children with no prior music or piano ...
A piano is more than a musical instrument. It’s a gathering place within a home. It’s where kids learn their scales and gain an early appreciation for music. It’s a centerpiece proudly displaying ...