I think there are many parents who teach their children piano or send them to piano classes.

There are various reasons for this, such as wanting the child to become a professional pianist, having the child learn as part of their education, or having the child play for the purpose of brain development.

, I think most people want their children to have fun learning the piano

However, there are some things that you just don't enjoy.

In the worst case scenario, not only will you not enjoy it, but you will also come to dislike the piano itself and will no longer go to the piano yourself.

Then what should I do.

This time, we will introduce tips for teaching young children to play the piano in a fun way

Shorten the time for each practice session

Piano lessons are about more than just reviewing the skills you already know.

Naturally, I will take on new challenges.

Not only children but also adults experience some stress when trying new things .

There are two main causes of this stress.

One reason is that the brain gets tired from learning new knowledge and having new experiences.

The other reason is that I get frustrated when challenges don't turn out the way I imagined.

Children are more tired than adults think.。

If children continue to feel this stress, they will lose interest in playing the piano.

Limit your piano lessons to about 15 to 30 minutes a day, and cut them up quickly.

We recommend keeping the lesson short, especially unless your little one wants to continue the lesson.

make practice a habit

Of course, it is more efficient to practice piano every day.

Earlier, I suggested shortening the practice time per day, but this is also to increase the frequency.

Of course, if you practice for several hours every day, your child will not like it.

To avoid this, instead of doing it all at once, break it up into smaller parts and increase the number of days you practice

By repeating this, playing the piano will become a habit.

For example, to get your child into the habit of brushing their teeth, you need to teach it to them every day.

The same goes for "itadakimasu" before the meal.

Similarly with piano, you have to repeat it over and over again until you memorize it.

However, once you get used to it, you will find it easier to do it.

Even if you only have a short practice time per day, practice as often as possible .

Ideally, you should set a set time and practice every day.

For example, try making it a habit to use 15 minutes from 5pm as "piano time."

Once your child learns this, he or she will move towards the piano without forcing you to do so.

If your child starts going to the piano on time, be sure to praise him

It is important to recognize that it was the right action.

Affirm your child's piano playing

This is the part that affects the quality of piano lessons.

To make learning the piano fun, don't forget to praise your child more

It doesn't matter how small it is.

important to always praise your child for what they can do, not only when they are .

On the other hand, of course, scolding is also important.

We have to teach them that if they can't do something, they can't do it.

What should I pay attention to while playing?

You have to understand what the challenge is.

However, please never threaten your child by saying, ``You can't stop until you can do it.''

Once you develop a fear of the piano, you may not be able to enjoy playing the piano from the next lesson.

No matter how slow the pace of growth is, adults should not panic.

The key to making your child happy is to praise the small things and avoid scolding them for the small things

Don't just do the same exercises

Praising your child does not necessarily make him or her more positive towards the piano.

Depending on what happened that day or your mood, you may dislike playing the piano.

Also, children feel longer than adults.

Even if it is a short time for an adult, it is a long time for a child.

As a result, children feel like they get bored easily.

To keep the piano interesting, be sure to change your practice content frequently.

no good even if you repeat ``Practice the score'' → ``I was able to play it'' → ``Practice the score of the next (difficulty level) again'' .

There are many ways to practice the piano, such as using picture books and practicing by ear.

Try to keep them highly motivated by mixing them up.

For example, you can try practicing copying by ear with your child.

Listen to a song from your child's favorite anime and try searching for the melody on the keyboard together.

Just by connecting the piano with something you are originally interested in, you will have a better impression of the piano itself.

Finally

don't set your goals too high when it comes to your child's piano practice .

It is most important for children to have fun playing the piano by setting small goals.

Of course, the four tips I've introduced here may not apply to all children.

You will need to change the method depending on your child's personality and piano environment.

Let adults use their imagination to be creative and have fun teaching them piano.