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 |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $25/lesson |
| 45 minutes | $35/lesson |
| 60 minutes | $45/lesson |
Testimonials
from students
We were fortunate enough to have Vera teaching our children this last year. We had 4 children (ages 8 through 17) doing lessons and Vera has done well with each age and level. She was able to teach them a lot in her time with them. They each looked forward to their lessons. Vera is well educated and skilled in both teaching and music. She has also done a very good job of balancing encouragement and constructive criticisms. Each of our children and myself recommend Vera Alder highly.
I always loved the piano but thought I had missed my chance to learn to play until I met Vera. With her masterful teaching, patience and understanding of adult learning styles (even seniors) I am learning to play piano and understand music at a deeper level than I could ever hoped. Never give up it gives us hope and brings blessings to our lives.
Mrs. Alder had my 5th grader reading music in no time, and allowed him to choose some of his own pieces from day one. His confidence and love for music exploded under her direction.