Music is a very important part of our lives. It does more than just please our ears "it is an integral component of human development.
Several years gone, there had been an experiment done by scientists at the College of California at Irvine in 1993. (revealed in the journal Nature) They had college kids hear Mozart Sonata for 2 Pianos in D Major, a relaxation tape or silence. Straight after these sessions, the students took a spatial reasoning test (the ability to put together puzzles) and the students ' scores improved significantly after listening to the Music. The reason is often because music and spatial capabilities share the same pathways in the brain.
Another experiment was done later on by researchers at Appalachian State University and the analysts were successful as well in connecting music to boosting "brain power".
They gave preschool youngsters (ages 3-4 yrs. Old) training for 8 months. Youngsters were divided into 4 groups: Keyboard lessons, Singing lessons, PC lessons and No lessons. After 8 months of this treatment, the children were tested on their power to put together puzzles (spatial-temporal reasoning) and to recognize shapes (spatial-recognition reasoning) and the results were astonishing! They revealed that only those youngsters who had taken the keyboard lessons had improvement in the spatial-temporal test. (The youngsters did not, however show any change with the spatial-recognition.)
Another interesting observation I have made is the connection between the Medical profession and the Music profession "an enormous majority of M.D.'s are Classically trained musicians! I have faced many and have asked them all the same query "how do you make the link between the medical and the musical "and the response I have had is that they are both awfully complex and need a rare focus and mathematical attitude in several different directions right now. It's done by many years of in-depth training in either and/or both fields, which by the same rule - reinforce each other. So to them "the likeness in brain function and focus is evident and useful to both the medical and the musical. It will be interesting to experience the results of further study in that matter. Now, there isn't any definitive proof scientifically of the connection between Medical and Musical.
Now "for the 5 Tips for Piano Lessons!
1) Interest:
Appraise the interest of your youngster. Is this something that they actually like "or is it your dream? The kid should show real interest in music and a keyboard in order for their learning experience to be a nice and successful one. If they aren't interested "ask yourself why you even pursued it? Is it because you've got an inner wish for it? It's Not ever too late to begin! Sign yourself up for Piano lessons if that is the case. I have have students of every age "some played when they were youngsters then quit. As they got older, regretted quitting and promised to one day pick it up again. Then there are others who always had the need though not the opportunity and now find themselves retired with plenty of time on their hands. They have really become Piano virtuosos! I give you these wonderful examples to offer you hope and a nudge "psssst! It isn't ever too late! The scholar must be genuinely interested.
2) Instrument:
It's fine to start Piano lessons on an electronic keyboard. As time goes on, the coed will know in which direction they'd like to take the Piano lessons. If it is exclusively for personal enjoyment, it's fine to remain with a keyboard.
If it is for classical Piano coaching "then the coed should be switched over to an acoustic Piano. In my experience as a Piano instructor, I have spotted that a Spinet Piano (the ones possessing a low back) unless it is given as a present, should not be bought. It might be better to get an "Upright" which is a Baby Grand Piano, but instead of the strings being vertical they are horizontal. The reason being, that the action on the keys is much better technically for the student's hand, and it sound substantially better to the ear.
3) Teacher:
Ask around and get feedback from others about their teachers. Discover the teacher's background. Where did they get the education from, how long have they been teaching, where do they teach from, what are the environment like? Ask current scholars how patient the teacher is and how will they feel in the lesson. You need to get a rather good idea about the teacher by how current students are progressing. Does the teacher's personality mix with your kids. Remember, this is a choice! At school the youngsters have to acclimatize to the teacher that has been assigned to. Them, and that is a good thing. They learn to get along with different types of personalities, but Piano is an extra-curricular activity and may be a nice one that they anticipate.
4) Schedule:
Kids can be easily floored by too much in their schedule. As adults "we've experienced overload for ourselves and it's So not productive! It's advisable to limit activities in order for the youngsters not to be pulled in too many directions.
Once activities have been selected, I've found with my kids and students that by writing down a regular schedule, everything gets done and there aren't any excuses for forgetting to practice.
5) Dedication:
Once a schedule is in place , practicing piano will become part of daily schedule. After a while, the coed won't be so "worried" about time, but will need to attain goals set by the teacher. The scholar will need dedication for the craft to go from mechanical to musical. Give them some encouragement to listen to a good range of styles and genre's for them to develop their own taste for music. At an initial stage, zeal can be fixed in a student by taking part in Recitals, Talent Shows and Worship Services. It takes diligence and persistence "also sacrifices to make piano an attractive craft.
Several years gone, there had been an experiment done by scientists at the College of California at Irvine in 1993. (revealed in the journal Nature) They had college kids hear Mozart Sonata for 2 Pianos in D Major, a relaxation tape or silence. Straight after these sessions, the students took a spatial reasoning test (the ability to put together puzzles) and the students ' scores improved significantly after listening to the Music. The reason is often because music and spatial capabilities share the same pathways in the brain.
Another experiment was done later on by researchers at Appalachian State University and the analysts were successful as well in connecting music to boosting "brain power".
They gave preschool youngsters (ages 3-4 yrs. Old) training for 8 months. Youngsters were divided into 4 groups: Keyboard lessons, Singing lessons, PC lessons and No lessons. After 8 months of this treatment, the children were tested on their power to put together puzzles (spatial-temporal reasoning) and to recognize shapes (spatial-recognition reasoning) and the results were astonishing! They revealed that only those youngsters who had taken the keyboard lessons had improvement in the spatial-temporal test. (The youngsters did not, however show any change with the spatial-recognition.)
Another interesting observation I have made is the connection between the Medical profession and the Music profession "an enormous majority of M.D.'s are Classically trained musicians! I have faced many and have asked them all the same query "how do you make the link between the medical and the musical "and the response I have had is that they are both awfully complex and need a rare focus and mathematical attitude in several different directions right now. It's done by many years of in-depth training in either and/or both fields, which by the same rule - reinforce each other. So to them "the likeness in brain function and focus is evident and useful to both the medical and the musical. It will be interesting to experience the results of further study in that matter. Now, there isn't any definitive proof scientifically of the connection between Medical and Musical.
Now "for the 5 Tips for Piano Lessons!
1) Interest:
Appraise the interest of your youngster. Is this something that they actually like "or is it your dream? The kid should show real interest in music and a keyboard in order for their learning experience to be a nice and successful one. If they aren't interested "ask yourself why you even pursued it? Is it because you've got an inner wish for it? It's Not ever too late to begin! Sign yourself up for Piano lessons if that is the case. I have have students of every age "some played when they were youngsters then quit. As they got older, regretted quitting and promised to one day pick it up again. Then there are others who always had the need though not the opportunity and now find themselves retired with plenty of time on their hands. They have really become Piano virtuosos! I give you these wonderful examples to offer you hope and a nudge "psssst! It isn't ever too late! The scholar must be genuinely interested.
2) Instrument:
It's fine to start Piano lessons on an electronic keyboard. As time goes on, the coed will know in which direction they'd like to take the Piano lessons. If it is exclusively for personal enjoyment, it's fine to remain with a keyboard.
If it is for classical Piano coaching "then the coed should be switched over to an acoustic Piano. In my experience as a Piano instructor, I have spotted that a Spinet Piano (the ones possessing a low back) unless it is given as a present, should not be bought. It might be better to get an "Upright" which is a Baby Grand Piano, but instead of the strings being vertical they are horizontal. The reason being, that the action on the keys is much better technically for the student's hand, and it sound substantially better to the ear.
3) Teacher:
Ask around and get feedback from others about their teachers. Discover the teacher's background. Where did they get the education from, how long have they been teaching, where do they teach from, what are the environment like? Ask current scholars how patient the teacher is and how will they feel in the lesson. You need to get a rather good idea about the teacher by how current students are progressing. Does the teacher's personality mix with your kids. Remember, this is a choice! At school the youngsters have to acclimatize to the teacher that has been assigned to. Them, and that is a good thing. They learn to get along with different types of personalities, but Piano is an extra-curricular activity and may be a nice one that they anticipate.
4) Schedule:
Kids can be easily floored by too much in their schedule. As adults "we've experienced overload for ourselves and it's So not productive! It's advisable to limit activities in order for the youngsters not to be pulled in too many directions.
Once activities have been selected, I've found with my kids and students that by writing down a regular schedule, everything gets done and there aren't any excuses for forgetting to practice.
5) Dedication:
Once a schedule is in place , practicing piano will become part of daily schedule. After a while, the coed won't be so "worried" about time, but will need to attain goals set by the teacher. The scholar will need dedication for the craft to go from mechanical to musical. Give them some encouragement to listen to a good range of styles and genre's for them to develop their own taste for music. At an initial stage, zeal can be fixed in a student by taking part in Recitals, Talent Shows and Worship Services. It takes diligence and persistence "also sacrifices to make piano an attractive craft.
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