For parents
Helping your child start well and keep going.
For parents
Online or In-Person Piano Lessons: Which Is Better for Kids?
Online or studio piano lessons for kids: what each does well, which works best at each age, and how to set up online lessons at home.
For parents
How Long Does It Take to Learn Piano?
Piano milestones for kids in the first year and beyond, what speeds progress up, and what slows it down.
For parents
What Happens in a First Piano Lesson?
What your child will learn in a first piano lesson, how to get ready, and whether a parent should stay in the room.
For parents
Keyboard or Piano? What to Buy for a Beginner
Keyboard, digital piano or acoustic? What to look for in a child's first instrument, from full-size keys to the right bench height.
For parents
How Long Should My Child Practice Piano?
Practice time for kids by age, why goals beat minutes, and simple ways to make piano practice a habit instead of a fight.
For parents
What Age Should My Child Start Piano Lessons?
Most kids are ready for piano between 5 and 7. A simple readiness check, an age-by-age guide, and what parents should know before the first lesson.
For parents
The benefits of Music Education for Children
Explore music education for children and the role musical learning can play in creativity, expression, and a child’s learning experience.
For parents
What to Expect from Children’s Voice Lessons
Explore “What to Expect from Children’s Voice Lessons,” shared by Jennifer Wilcove in the Music 4 Humans teacher journal.