Author: Najiha Safudin

What are some challenges that young piano beginners might face and how can they overcome these challenges?

What are some challenges that young piano beginners might face and how can they overcome these challenges? As Asad Meah once said, “Challenges come to us to make us better, not bitter.” Challenges are inevitable in any endeavour. Learning the piano for the first time can be difficult at any age, but young children might face

I don’t have any musical background, can I still help my child practice?

I don’t have any musical background, can I still help my child practice? Irrespective of your levels of experience and expertise, as a parent, you play a crucial role as your child’s primary music coach. This is because you are available to support your child’s daily practice, whereas your child only sees their teacher for

Why should piano lessons include written theory?

Why should piano lessons include written theory? Music theory and practical skills go hand-in-hand to provide an all-rounded understanding of the piano. Don’t get us wrong, it is definitely possible to play the piano without learning piano theory! However, this results in an incomplete music education where students are fluent in performing but face difficulties

How to go about finding a good piano teacher for my child?  

How to go about finding a good piano teacher for my child?   “Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students.”— Charles Kuralt. Finding a teacher who can strike a good balance between inspiration, patience and discipline requires ample research and experimentation. This article is a follow-up to our previous one, ‘What to

What to look out for in a competent piano teacher?

What to look out for in a competent piano teacher? Nothing beats leaving a piano class with a smile and looking forward to the next lesson. It’s a sign that the time with the teacher was probably well spent. Everyone wants a good piano teacher, someone who understands us, encourages us, and inspires us to

Should I enrol my 3-year-old in a group class or an individual lesson?

Should I enrol my 3-year-old in a group class or an individual lesson? At JoyWaltzAcademy, we offer both group classes and individual lessons. We find that both settings offer similar benefits with few differences. Additionally, there is no price difference between the two settings, despite the difference in duration. Group classes last 45 minutes and

Should I enrol my child in a piano enrichment centre or with a private teacher?

Should I enrol my child in a piano enrichment centre or with a private teacher? Learning piano at an enrichment centre or with a private teacher has its boons and banes. Since there is no “one size fits all” solution and each student is unique, attending a trial class will be crucial in giving parents

5 Benefits of Children Learning the Piano

5 Benefits of Children Learning the Piano: 1. Piano lessons improve focus & concentration! Practice makes perfect! Sitting in front of the piano and practicing to learn pieces tremendously improves concentration and focus skills. To play the piano, students learn to use both hands, read music, listen to notes, sing aloud notation, and play rhythm

What are some of the easiest instruments for a child to learn first?

What are some of the easiest instruments for a child to learn first? No doubt, a list of instruments came to your mind while you pondered your response to the question above. Certainly, for most of you, the piano ranks high on that list. Think of pianos as the upgraded version of xylophones, the only

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