Children need a fun and engaging piano program that is specifically designed with the young beginner in mind. Here at the Oakville Academy of Music our young beginners learn the fundamentals of music while at the same time learning how to play the piano. The “My First Piano Adventure” program incorporates elements of piano playing, reading, and writing in a way that is fun and accessible to early beginners. This is done with the use of games, sing a long songs and writing activities. Recent studies suggest that playing and listening to music at an early age improves:
At the Oakville Academy of Music many of our teachers use “My First Piano Adventure” as the teaching curriculum for the young 4 – 5 year-old beginners for the following reasons:
There are so many reasons why a parent might sign their young children up for piano lessons. Perhaps the little ones are begging to start because their friends are learning music. Maybe they want to give their kids a well rounded education or improve their grades overall. Some parents simply want a fun and educational activity for their kids. Piano lessons can accomplish all these things but it doesn’t end there. Here are a few more benefits for children who take piano piano lessons.