Piano lessons for children from age 3

There is no “right” age

Children are as different as adults. Some abilities only develop a few months or a year or two later – just like walking or talking. That's why in the trial lesson I don't look at age, but at what the child already brings.

What helps at the start

Ideally, the child can already:

• concentrate for about 15 minutes
• count to 5
• tell right from left
• see whether a note sits on a line or between lines
• name the letters C, D, E, F, G, A and B

If something is still missing, nothing is decided. I build knowledge into the lessons playfully. Sometimes it is better to start half a year later or to attend early music education first – we talk about it honestly.

The right book

For the very young I like to use “Tastenzauberei”: lots of pictures, lovely stories, and notes explained step by step with animals. Children with a good ear who like to play by imitation often start with the “Russian piano school” – beautiful, demanding pieces from the first page.

What parents can do

Practise briefly and regularly – a little every day is better than a lot once a week. A piano or a good digital piano with 88 weighted keys at home. And listen: children love to play for someone who is interested.