Guide for Parents

Here are some things that will help your piano student thrive:

• • A real piano that is regularly tuned, or a digital piano (or keyboard on a sturdy stand) that has weighted keys. Weighted keys build finger strength and allow for greater control of the instrument.

  • A quiet, interruption-free place to practice.

  • Enough easy music books to keep them busy. What counts as “easy” will change as they get better at reading music.

  • Listening to great pianists, watching performances on YouTube, and going to an occasional concert such as the Colorado Symphony. Here's a YouTube playlist to get you started! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFqkljqNdvKfG7hh0QM_9iJHr7gVzBPy

  • Gentle encouragement to practice for at least 10 minutes each day. 10 minutes is long enough to get into a groove that could result in a much longer session.

Happy piano playing!