Starting Five to Eight Years Olds on the Piano with Animal Notes brings Excitement and Success
I started teaching a five year old boy about three weeks ago. He is so excited when he comes to his lessons. Because of the Animal Notes, he has every one of his pieces down to perfection, and he actually learned a new piece on his own. It had a new animal in it. With the help of his Mother, they read about the Animal. Using the instructions, he found the Animal’s home on the keyboard and then proceeded to learn the piece. WOW, was he proud of himself! I never had an exciting experience or level of success like this when starting young children with standard music.
I have had the same level of adventure and success when starting piano lessons with six, seven and eight year olds. They learn quickly, without frustration. The feelings of success makes coming to lessons fun.
I have created Flash Cards with an Animal Note on one side and the corresponding standard note on the other. I have been using them for three months now, and they are working even better than I had hoped for. I use the cards to reinforce my students note learning and then as an avenue to transitioning to standard notes. They will be available on this site in the next few weeks. I have also started a Fun Book of songs using the Animal notes, which I hope to have available in early fall.
Yes, I get very excited about teaching piano; especially the wonderful feelings of happiness and success that comes from the success of my students. I want to share this joy and success with you.
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