Piano Lessons in Grants Pass
Piano is the classic first instrument to learn, and with good reason! You can start playing simple versions of songs you know almost right away, and music structure and note reading are often easier to understand on the piano keyboard. Whether you plan to master the piano or move on to another instrument after a year or so, our piano lessons in Southern Oregon will prepare you to reach your goal!
What you Will Learn in Piano Lessons:
Piano is a rewarding instrument to learn at any age. From the start, students get to play familiar songs while building strong musical foundations through scales, chords, and patterns. Along the way, they’ll also learn music theory to support their progress and prepare them for styles like classical, pop, or rock. As skills grow, lessons focus more on the music each student enjoys most.
A Little Info About the Piano:
The word “piano” comes from the Italian pianoforte, meaning “soft-loud,” a nod to the instrument’s ability to change volume based on how the keys are played. Invented in the 1700s, it was the first keyboard instrument to offer this kind of dynamic control. Over time, the piano has evolved into a powerful and expressive instrument, capable of a wide range of tones and emotions. The Best First Instrument: The piano is often recommended as the best musical instrument to learn first. There is a reason for this. The structure of the piano, with scale patterns made obvious by the white and black keys, make understanding the building blocks of music easier than other instruments. Even if you would like to learn to play a different instrument later, a year or two on the piano will be an excellent preparation and will give them a deeper understanding of music.
Did you Know that Playing the Piano is Good For You?
If you research the lives of the most successful people, you’ll find many accomplished pianists. Albert Einstein was an expert violinist and pianist. Former Secretary of State Condolezza Rice and 33rd President of the United States Harry Truman were both very talented pianists. Perhaps this is because of the extra-musical benefits of studying the piano which has been found to sharpen the mind, improve hand-eye coordination and motor-skills (ability to move fingers with intended precision and accuracy), train the ear to hear the tiniest details, and improve reading and comprehension.
FAQs:
What do you recommend for children younger than 7 years of age who want to learn piano?
We recommend that children younger than seven years of age start in our Kindermusik program. There are several reasons for this: -In Kindermusik your child will learn to read the music for over a dozen songs and play them on the glockenspiel - a pre-keyboard instrument that prepares students for learning the piano. -Kindermusik graduates have learned to read and write music notation. With this background, your child will be able to focus on the physical process of playing the piano. Learning piano will be more fun, more successful, and much less stressful because they can focus their full attention on what their fingers are doing and not try to figure our how to read music at the same time. -Finger dexterity and coordination is often not completely developed in young children, making learning to play the piano very challenging. Children this age are usually much more successful with the glockenspiel, an instrument that uses large motor movement to play melodies. -Sitting quietly on a piano bench and focusing for 30 minutes in a private lesson is often difficult for young children. Kindermusik is an active learning experience that teaches music reading and instrument play through the power of music games, creative movement, and musical story telling. This fosters a love for music that your child will carry with them as they continue their journey into a life of music making.
Piano or keyboard? Which is best for lessons?
Either can work well! While an acoustic piano is ideal, many students learn successfully on digital pianos or keyboards at home. The important thing is to have an instrument with touch-sensitive and weighted keys that replicate the feel and dynamic range of an acoustic piano. This helps develop proper technique and musical expression.
Do I need to have a piano at home? If so, what do I need to look for when I purchase a piano?
Because daily practice is essential to progress, students are required to have an acoustic piano, digital piano, or a full-size high-quality keyboard at home. If you’re buying a digital piano or keyboard, here are important features to consider: -88 keys (full size keyboard) -Touch-sensitive keys -Weighted keys If you choose a keyboard instead of a digital piano, you’ll also need: -A sustain pedal -An adjustable keyboard stand =A seat adjustable to the your height Used acoustic pianos are also a great option. Before purchasing a used piano, it’s a good idea to have a piano tuner inspect it to make sure it’s in good condition and can be properly tuned.
Why is the piano the best first instrument?
The piano is often considered the best first instrument because its clear, visual layout of black and white keys helps beginners easily see and understand the building blocks of music. Playing the piano also develops both hands independently, building coordination and dexterity. Plus, unlike many other instruments that can be challenging to sound good on at first, the piano lets beginners produce a rich, beautiful tone right away. This makes it easier to stay motivated and enjoy making music from day one. Starting on piano will give your child a strong musical foundation providing a significant advantage even if they decides to pursue learning a different instrument in the future.
Is it possible to schedule lessons every other week (biweekly)?
It could possibly work during the school day, but not after 2:00 pm since these times are in such high demand. Also in our experience, we have found that although it can work for adults, biweekly lessons with children are generally not successful. They need the consistency of weekly support from their teacher. The classical guitar with nylon strings is the most common to find in smaller sizes and It is also best for young beginners since it is easier on their fingers. After your child has built up some callouses and is ready to move up a size, they can change to a steel string guitar if that is their preference. GUITAR SIZE HEIGHT 1/4 Size Guitar - up to 3'9" tall 1/2 Size Guitar - up to 4'3" tall 3/4 Size Guitar - up to 4'11" tall 7/8 Size Guitar - up to 5'1" tall Full Size Guitar - 5'2 and taller When you invest in guitar lessons for your child it is very important that you also invest in a quality guitar. Inexpensive guitars often have a higher action (distance from string to the fretboard) that makes the guitar difficult to play. A quality guitar will be much easier to play, and your child will be proud of the beautiful sound it makes. Since it will be more fun to play, your child will enjoy practicing more and make better progress in their lessons.
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