Piano Lessons

I started when I was in first grade. I only had a few lessons before I broke my arm and so I didn't get any more. It's one thing that I wish I had learned to do. I think it's the most wonderful thing to give lessons to your kids.

Well, I played for 4 years when I was little, up until I got to the really hard stuff. then I switched to the violin because I found it much more entertaining. I would say the best time to start playing any instument would be around 5-7. then you get the full feel of the music.

Both my sister and I took piano lessons. I took them from the age of 4 to the age of 15. I think age 4 is perfectly OK, as long as the parent is dedicated to the practicing. Translation is the parent has to be willing to make the child play even when they whine and cry. : ) I can play the piano, but I don't like to. My sister on the other hand loves it. I would advise you something that might save you money. If the child still doesn't like it after 5 earnest years of practicing, you might want to let them stop the lessons. My poor parents, lol. I did what I was told, but I hated it and never have used the piano. I'm no where near as good as my sister. Truthfully, I'm not that good at all.

I had piano lesson since i was grade 5, but i stopped after 9 years. I just got tired of being spoon fed with all the pieces. Its like memorizing a poem, but i think its much nicer if you could play songs from the heart. I mean playing the song that you have in your head. I actually learn a lot from widowing songs from the radio, esp the song "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton. Its kinda pop classical genra, seems diffifut to play but its just simple. Anyone else here who plays by ear?

I started taking lessons formally when i was 7 years old. I took them until i got to a grade level past what local teachers had...The higher teacher i had been with moved out of town.I got to Royal conservatory Grade 5/6 by the time i was about 14. I still play to this day and teach myself songs from books i buy or music i download. My piano sits at my parents place in their dining room..too huge and monstrous to move easily. Its a treasure...i was given it by my grandma who learnt to play on the same piano..and it was made in 1892. The ideal age in my opinion isnt really an age but..when you deem your child is interested and responsible enough to practice their daily as required without the daily fights.

I played the piano for about 4 years, but I quit when I got to the really hard stuff. I switched to the violin, and liked it much better. I would say that the best time to start playing the piano would be around 6 or seven. Then you get the musical 'feel' of things, and you'll forever be good at stuff like that.

My brother has 2 boys, he started them at lessons when they were quite young the older one at 3. Here is a link to his son playing for us at the age of 6, he was in 1st grade. I don't know what happened to the video on it but can hear it. http://homepage.mac.com/debs_place/iMovieTheater2.html The little guy is now in 3rd grade and will be beginning the adult curriculum shortly. His young boy is in 2nd grade but did not start lesson until he was was 5, so he is not as advanced.

Yes, I play the piano though I stopped taking piano lessons four years ago. I took formal piano lessons and even had recitals. Though I only achieved until second grade of the so-called lessons. I study the piano together with my cousin and we thought this talent would be useful for our church if we render it as our service. If your child has talent, then, you could start at 8 years old or younger. All you need is to orient your kid with the piano and if he likes it, then, you're lucky. You don't need to buy the piano. If the child doesn't want the piano thing, then, you could try orienting him some time later when he's more open-minded and willing.

I took piano lessons when I was 10 or 11 for about 2 years then I talked my mom into letting me quit - I've reqretted it ever since :( My 2 younger sisters both started around 5 or 6 and took them for longer than I did - one now gives lessions occasionally and could be a concert pianist if she wanted.

You guys are so fortunate! Learning how to play the piano, huh? I had dreams of that when I was young but I never got the chance. However, I doubt I have the talent for it though. My fingers are just not that nimble. I can sing pretty decently though so at least, I am not cut out from the world of music.:P

i started playing the keyboard since i was 5 years old...but i am very sad as i never took any professional lessons...and now do i have the time. i am 20 yrs old now and i desperately want to play good piano..or keyboard...but all i know is to play only with the right hand and take out latest song tunes...and i just know 4 or 5 songs that i can play with left hand accompaniment...any suggestions?,..what shall i do?

I can play a little piano. Mostly what I've learned by ear. I've thought about taking lessons but I haven't gotten around to it. I think the ideal age to start lessons is at least elementary school age. That way if they show any interest in learning, go ahead with it.

I can play a little piano. Mostly what I've learned by ear. I've thought about taking lessons but I haven't gotten around to it. I think the ideal age to start lessons is at least elementary school age. That way if they show any interest in learning, go ahead with it.

Strictly, I don't play piano, I play the piano-organ. It's different when one plays the piano. It's difficult since you have to read two, three or sometimes four separate measures consisting in two different clefs - the G and the F. At most cases, playing the piano entails one reading a separate measure to play on the right hand, and another to the left. So it's like combining two separate music to blend in to one, just to play a single piece. I play piano-organ and it's a lot easier because I only get to read one measure, and play only on G clef. Besides, I do not have to read another set of notes to play on my left hand because the corresponding chords are supplied atop each set of notes. It's a lot easier, right. But given the chance, I would have wanted to learn playing the piano because that would make me more talented. I started learning at the age of 15. I studied by myself. The school which I studied from had many piano organs in the chapel, and once in a while I would sneak from class breaks to play and teach myself how to. Technically, I did not have a formal, ie. professional teaching me, study on piano-organ either. I was merely coached for some techniques by my friends who really play well. I was once given a free tuition to study formally piano lessons, but I skipped classes and I was soon dropped out from the list. Ouch, if I could only turn back time. Anyway, learning piano is really cool. It has a lot of benefits. If you want your children to learn, you can have them started at the tender age of 5. I'm sure they would be able to learn fast because, you know, children learn fast. Goodluck. I hope your kids would enjoy their lessons.

I never learned to play the piano but I wish I had...I just don't have good eye-hand coordination. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~

My daughter is 11 and was introduced to the piano this past fall in music class. She really picked it up. Even her teacher commented on it. So we bought her an electric keyboard for Christmas. I want her to take lessons but she doesn't want to, UGH. So I am on the hunt for this keyboard keying chart that she was using in school to get her to continue to play at home. I was never exposed to instruments as a kid but my husband was. He can play the guitar and sing. So I am hoping to get her to continue.

No, I don't play a piano, but I think piano music is lovely. And yes, it is a wonderful idea to encourage kids to learn piano. I learned guitar but I am afraid I did not persevere. I was 'too busy' of course. But I stuck to it for around one year. I love guitar music too; so lovely!!