{"id":16689,"date":"2020-03-10T14:41:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T21:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=16689"},"modified":"2020-04-17T14:21:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T21:21:25","slug":"how-to-find-the-right-piano-teacher-an-open-letter-to-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/10\/how-to-find-the-right-piano-teacher-an-open-letter-to-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find the Right Piano Teacher: An Open Letter to Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear Parent, as I began to think about what I\u2019d share with you, I decided to write a letter. A letter to you, a parent who may be wondering, how do I bring music into the life of my child? How do I find the right piano teacher? Where do I begin?<\/p>\n

To start with, I want to say, kudos to you! The fact that you\u2019re asking these questions is significant. Providing piano lessons may become one of the most positive things you do for your child.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the reasons why\u2026<\/p>\n

Contributed by Jessica Roemischer for Roland Corporation Australia<\/em><\/p>\n

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First, the science\u2026<\/h2>\n

When a child learns to play music, it\u2019s now known that their brain development is enhanced. Scientists are discovering that when a child studies an instrument, it helps them learn and remember things more easily, not just music, but much else, too. That\u2019s because learning a musical instrument, such as the piano, engages practically every area of the brain at once. It\u2019s quite extraordinary!<\/p>\n

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What does that actually look like?<\/h2>\n

As a child is taught to move their fingers on the keyboard, they learn to navigate the white and black note patterns, developing fine motor skills that are unique to playing the piano. In playing different notes, the student begins to feel the pulse or rhythm of the music. This is experienced in the hands, and in the entire body. As they play melodies and harmonies in rhythm, they learn to express the beauty of the music, to play with feeling. In all of this, the child is working towards a goal, providing a sense of achievement and satisfaction. For these reasons and more, learning to play the piano can enhance your child\u2019s cognitive and emotional development for a lifetime!<\/p>\n

Second, the history\u2026<\/h2>\n

Interestingly, your question, \u201cHow do I find the right teacher?\u201d is relatively new. In generations past, many parents didn\u2019t ask this question. They didn\u2019t realize they could ask it. If someone was teaching in the neighborhood or at school, it was assumed that he or she was qualified and would suffice. Unfortunately, as I\u2019ve learned from many of my older students, that wasn\u2019t always the case.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve worked with many adults in their 60\u2019s, 70\u2019s, and even 80\u2019s. They\u2019d often describe a teacher from decades ago \u2013 someone who\u2019d rap them over the knuckles with a ruler if they didn\u2019t hold their hands properly, or chastise them, or say they weren\u2019t musical. For some reason, this seemed to happen a lot and it left an indelible impression on the student.<\/p>\n

As a result, the student grew up concluding that they\u2019d failed, that they were incapable of creating beautiful music. But then years later, something would inspire them to play the piano again. With courage, they\u2019d look for a teacher and somehow find me. As we worked together, they\u2019d become relieved and happy to discover that none of those conclusions was true!<\/p>\n

So you see, dear parent, your child is fortunate. Your effort to find the right teacher may very well change your child\u2019s life for the better from now on forward!<\/p>\n

Third, my personal experience\u2026<\/h2>\n

When I was growing up, I was lucky. My mother asked the same question that you\u2019re asking. My mother played the piano and loved music. But she knew that she had to find someone else to teach me. \u201cIt\u2019s hard to teach your child anything, especially if that child is a daughter!\u201d she\u2019d quip.<\/p>\n

So, my mom looked around. Like you, she wanted to find the right teacher. And she did. When I was eight, I began piano lessons. Every Tuesday afternoon after school, I\u2019d arrive at my teacher\u2019s house. Her black Labrador would greet me with friendly licks and a wagging tail. My teacher was very kind. She\u2019d offer me little pieces to learn. One was called, \u201cPony Trot,\u201d and there was \u201cShort Story\u201d and \u201cNovelette,\u201d by a Russian composer named Dmitry Kabalevsky. These were beautiful little pieces, and I remember them to this day. My teacher always let me play the songs I loved best.<\/p>\n

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Importantly, it was also fun to make up my own little pieces too. In my young handwriting, my teacher helped me write the notes of the left hand, descending down the scale, and simple melodies in the right. The seeds of the music I make now were there in those early creations.<\/p>\n

As time went on, I advanced to pieces by Mozart, Brahms, and Debussy. My teacher helped me understand how every phrase can sing, how music can breathe and come to life. She taught me that the last note is especially important, as the sound fades away, and the music floats into silence.<\/p>\n

Some things last forever<\/h2>\n

Now fifty years later, it\u2019s wonderful to share these memories with you, so you can see how a child\u2019s learning of music stays with them for a lifetime. Indeed, my early studies made me the pianist I\u2019ve become, the teacher I\u2019ve become, and the person I am.<\/p>\n

So, as you embark on finding a piano teacher, I want to say that you\u2019re in the best position to determine if a teacher is well suited to your child, because you know your child so well. And I want to stress that you don\u2019t have to have any musical training to make this determination! You simply listen, and investigate, and trust your gut. I realize that\u2019s not very scientific. But the impulse that led you to ask the question, \u201cHow can I find the right piano teacher for my child,\u201d is all you need. Just keep following it. I really mean that.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, I\u2019ll offer some pointers that may help:<\/h2>\n

As you begin, look around, ask friends, search online, check the local music store. Is anyone teaching in your neighborhood or area? Is a friend\u2019s child studying with someone they like? Does the music store have a recommendation? Follow different leads.<\/p>\n

Then, have a phone conversation with the prospective teacher. Ask about their qualifications, their approach, and their philosophy. Tell them a bit about your child. How do they respond? What\u2019s the feeling you get in speaking with them?<\/p>\n

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First lessons<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve committed to a lesson with a teacher, ask to sit in. You can observe, unobtrusively. If not at the first lesson, perhaps the second or third.<\/p>\n

What you should be looking for:<\/h2>\n

Human qualities<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve listed this first, because I believe that a teacher\u2019s humanity is as important as their musical expertise. In fact, it\u2019s possibly more important. When empathy, kindness, and understanding are present, whatever is to be learned, will be absorbed readily by your child. Your child will feel happy, and they\u2019ll want to continue their piano studies. Your child\u2019s happiness will permeate his or her life and help them learn music, and much else, too!<\/p>\n

Musicality<\/h3>\n

A teacher\u2019s musical sensibility is essential, and is often related to their human qualities. Gently inquire with the teacher about their musical background. Ask him or her to play for you and the child. I realize this is delicate, but it can give important insight. What do you think of his or her music? Trust yourself. Are they proficient? Is the music beautiful, expressive, deep, and powerful? In general, a pianist who plays beautifully is in a better position to convey that to your child.<\/p>\n

Philosophy<\/h3>\n

Ask a teacher about his or her approach to teaching. A seasoned and thoughtful teacher will be able to explain how they approach teaching, and why. Does their explanation make sense to you? Does it seem valuable for your child? Again, trust yourself. Even if you\u2019re not adept at music, it doesn\u2019t matter. The clues will be there to tell you if you\u2019re making a good choice.<\/p>\n

Communication<\/h3>\n

Communication is important when finding the right piano teacher. Is she or he able to explain the lesson in a way that makes sense to your child? The ability to explain concepts, as well as communicate the feeling and emotion of the music, is essential. A good teacher makes sure that the student is learning, and doesn\u2019t leave the child behind. This is an expression of care.<\/p>\n

Interest<\/h3>\n

Every child is different! Is the teacher teaching by rote? Or is the child learning in a way that\u2019s original and dynamic? Ask yourself, what is the quality of the teaching? The way in which a teacher imparts the lesson is as important as what\u2019s being taught!<\/p>\n

Progress<\/h3>\n

If you continue with the teacher, ask yourself, is my child making progress over time? Are they enjoying the music they\u2019re studying? Is your child feeling positive about their experience of the lessons? If so, that\u2019s good. It means that studying the piano is becoming a positive part of your child\u2019s life!<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

Finally, I want to say that asking the question, \u201cHow do I find the right piano teacher,\u201d reveals something about you as a parent in a very positive way. First and foremost, it is an expression of love. And if you succeed in finding a good teacher \u2013 which I hope you do \u2013 studying the piano will yield wonderful benefits for your child. It will help your child feel that they\u2019re capable of progress; that they\u2019re worthy of being supported in their learning; that they can achieve and succeed. It will reveal the beauty that\u2019s there inside of them. And finally, through their music, they\u2019ll feel wonder and joy and be able to bring that joy to others. If you find the right piano teacher, your child will experience all these things!<\/p>\n

So, dear parent, as I was traveling home from the Roland Corporation, I thought to write to you, to offer what I\u2019ve learned in thirty-five years of teaching students of all ages.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m grateful to Roland for giving me the opportunity to share these thoughts with you. I hope they help as you endeavor to bring music \u2013 the most glorious and beautiful of art forms \u2013 into the life of your child.<\/p>\n

With warm wishes,
\nJessica<\/p>\n

\"\"About Jessica Roemischer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessica Roemischer is an award-winning pianist and teacher. American-born and now living in Manly (Sydney) Australia, Jessica\u2019s innovative approach to piano teaching has been supported by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, singer\/songwriter James Taylor, and led to a CNN Heroes Award nomination. Jessica offers classes and lessons to students of all ages at \u201cMiss Jessica\u2019s School of Music\u201d in Manly, NSW. You can find more info and contact Jessica at www.PianoBeautiful.com<\/p>\n

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