Piano Training In Early Childhood Has Lasting Rewards
There is an undeniably strong correlation between music education and the development of skills that children need to become successful in life. Self-discipline, patience, sensitivity, coordination, and the ability to memorize and concentrate are all enhanced in the study of music. If you’re looking for a way to provide your child with a source of life-long joy, satisfaction, and accomplishment, offering your child piano lessons is an excellent first step.

Better Sooner Than Later
New evidence exists that there are actual physiological benefits to early childhood music education. A study released in February, 1997 presents findings that music education — specifically, piano instruction in pre-schoolers produces changes in the brain which enhance children’s abstract reasoning skills. These skills are necessary for learning mathematics and science, to play chess, and to master many concepts of engineering.

Other developmental benefits to childhood music education
• Other studies show that all children are born with musical ability. For example, two month old infants can match the pitch, intensity, and melodies from songs their mothers sing, and at four months can match rhythm as well. There is a window of opportunity for children to exercise and develop this musical ability at a young age, an opportunity which diminishes as the child grows older. The reason is neurological — by approximately age 11, the neuron circuits that permit all kinds of perceptual and sensory discrimination, such as identifying pitch and rhythm, become closed off.

• Students with coursework and experience in musical performance scored 51 points higher on the verbal portion of the SAT and 39 points higher on the math portion of the SAT than students with no coursework or experience with music — from data compiled by the Music Educators National Conference from The College Board.

Music is a gift that keeps on giving
Your child’s participation in music can lead to friendships that last for years to come. By playing in groups and recitals, the experience of meeting other young musicians can develop a very special camaraderie between your child and other musically inclined children. As your child grows and continues to develop musically, a sense of accomplishment can blossom into a self-assuredness and poise opening more potential for growth.
The advantages of learning piano are evident, but the choice of which piano to purchase is a question. We recommend the best piano your budget will allow. The higher the quality, the better the sound… The better the sound, the more often your emerging young pianist will play, and play, and play….