When is the best age for Piano Lessons in Singapore?
Piano lessons have long been a top priority for parents in Singapore. Together with our legendary Kiasu mentality, no parents would want their child to lose out on the benefits of picking up the piano. However, a quick search on the internet will leave you wondering when is the best age to send your children for piano lessons in Singapore. Some websites will tell you it is 3 years old, others might say 10 years old. The number is arbitrary and never consistent. In this article, we aim to use our experience running a music school for the last 10 years to demystify and help all parents in Singapore.
Why do parents love sending their children to Piano lessons in Singapore?
Before we share what is the mysterious golden age to send your child, perhaps we can direct your attention to our previous article! “Music Lessons makes us Superhumans“. You might understand the deeper reason why parents love sending their children to piano lessons in Singapore. Sometimes, it is beyond what they can gain in a classroom environment. Check out our students’ performance! We all love our children and we want the best for them. Hence if there are ways to help them develop better than what we had growing up, I’m sure most will give them all we can. Perhaps this is the main reason why we want to send them for piano lessons as early as possible.
So, is the perfect age 3 years old or 10 years old?
As said in the first paragraph, there is no actual golden number right here. For some kids it is 3, it could also be 7, and for others, it might be 10. To be very clear, we are not talking about a cooking recipe but a human child. Everyone is different hence there is no one-size-fits-all formula. However, use the following pointers to check if your child is ready! If you can check every one of the checkboxes, then congratulations, it might be a good time to look for a music school in Singapore.
- Your child is able to take instructions.
- He/she can sit for at least 30 minutes at the same spot.
- Frequently spotted doing activities like drawing or reading in deep focus.
- Capable and confident of being aware of their parents without anxiety.
- Strong motor skills include tasks like using chopsticks, picking up small objects like grains of rice from the floor, or putting on shoes.
- Shows a genuine interest in music. It could be through singing, dancing, or trying any instruments you have at home.
What if I am not sure if my child is ready?
Sending your child for piano lessons is not all that you need to consider. They need to be able to practice at home and Piano is a hefty investment. If you feel unsure despite checking all the checkboxes above, then you might want to let them try on a small keyboard first. Read our article “A Guide to buying your first Piano for lessons in Singapore”. You may be surprised to learn that you can start teaching your child piano at home before enrolling them in formal piano lessons.
But if you still have some questions, you can talk to us about your piano lessons. Or, take a Trial Lesson with us!
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