The benefits of Playing Piano
Why do people want to learn to play piano? Apart from the wonderful pleasure of playing the best solo instrument there is, there are actually other benefits which come our way when we learn to play an instrument. The video below presents a very well researched view of this, and is very positive about the many benefits of playing.
What I've noticed is that a substantial number of pupils take up piano as a means to access the music they like - unfortunately (from the perspective of a piano teacher) my experience is that often it's not piano music! They view the piano (or keyboard) as a way to try out music from the pop, rock, film, jazz and classical orchestral spheres, which requires arrangements that are managable. However, these arrangements can prove disappointing as these arrangements can rarely (if ever) match the original. It is especially a problem in the first two or three years of lessons, as arrangements suited to that level are very stripped down and rather lacking in fullness of sound.
Most adults who seek tuition don't need to read this page: but if you are trying to convince your child that it's worth learning an instrument, then it can be hard work doing so if they are not really interested.
What I've noticed is that a substantial number of pupils take up piano as a means to access the music they like - unfortunately (from the perspective of a piano teacher) my experience is that often it's not piano music! They view the piano (or keyboard) as a way to try out music from the pop, rock, film, jazz and classical orchestral spheres, which requires arrangements that are managable. However, these arrangements can prove disappointing as these arrangements can rarely (if ever) match the original. It is especially a problem in the first two or three years of lessons, as arrangements suited to that level are very stripped down and rather lacking in fullness of sound.
Most adults who seek tuition don't need to read this page: but if you are trying to convince your child that it's worth learning an instrument, then it can be hard work doing so if they are not really interested.