Keys & Strings Music Studio

I am asked this question at least twice a week, sometimes more! It's actually a very easy question to answer.....The answer is, every child is different. Parents need to ask themselves, is my child requesting to learn this instrument, or do I think they should do it?  Wanting to learn an instrument is a big part on the readiness radar. We certainly don't expect our students to sit or stand like statues for 30 minutes, but can they do so for 10 minutes at a time? Good listening skills.  We build on listening skills in lessons, but we need our students to be prepared to listen and follow direction.  When at home and you ask your child to 'get your shoes on' or 'go brush your teeth' do they HEAR and LISTEN? Music readiness is also a team effort.  Not only does the teacher need to be prepared but so does the musician AND his parents.     Everyone needs reminders now and again.  Young children will need to be nudged to go make music at home.  Even en

The Webster definition of perception is Definition of  perception 1 a   :  a result of  perceiving   :  observation b   :  a mental image  :  concept 2 obsolete   :  consciousness 3 a   :  awareness of the elements of environment through physical  sensation   color  perception b   :  physical sensation interpreted in the light of experience 4 a   :  quick, acute, and intuitive  cognition   :  appreciation b   :  a capacity for comprehension — perceptional   play   \ pər-ˈsep-shnəl ,   -shə-nᵊl \ It is funny how our perceptions of a situation can be so different from another's .   I had an aspiring student many years ago.   He started with me as a toddler and based on my perception of the situation I dismissed his family when he was 10-years old .  He started  on violin first, then piano as well .   I loved this young man as a musician, a student and a person.     I thought I had a good relationship with his family .