Lessons
for Teens 12-17
Piano lessons improve physical coordination. Improve hand-eye coordination since the hands and fingers must work independently. As lessons progress, even the foot becomes involved when the piano pedals are introduced. Playing piano is an activity that will improve coordination.
Reading sheet music requires mental concentration and creativity to translate both notes and musical rhythm. That translation is simultaneously interpreted by playing keys on the piano. Critical thinking skills are constantly being reinforced as the brain quickly interprets and tells the hands and feet how to respond by playing the right notes at the appropriate timing. In other words, reading music and playing it, makes the brain think on its feet, which conditions it to respond the same way in other situations outside of piano lessons and practicing.
Why teens should take piano lessons
It’s not easy to sit at the piano and practice every day. It takes patience, focus and discipline. People who know how to persevere when things are difficult are more likely to succeed when they try new things. And the more opportunities teens have to challenge themselves, the more likely they’ll be to push themselves in other areas of their lives.
Even if teens only take music lessons for a short period of time, there are benefits. Learning how to play an instrument is essentially the same as learning a different language.
Music allows us to sense/express emotion. Changes in tone, changes in volume, changes in melody. It’s incredible how much “feeling” can be involved listening to, and playing, a piece of music! Piano lessons help teens learn, and experiment with their feelings and empathy in a healthy way.
Changes in the brain during music training can lead to improvements in general cognitive skills like memory, attention, and reading ability, all of which result in better academic success.
It takes courage to sit in front of a group of people and trust yourself to play a beautiful melody. Music performances give teens a mind-body connection that helps them develop a sense of self, and an ability to take on challenges in a variety of settings. Teens develop a sense of pride as they develop a skill many of their friends don’t have.
What You'll Need
Pricing
DURATION | PRICE |
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30 minutes | $25/lesson |
45 minutes | $35/lesson |
60 minutes | $45/lesson |