Being a piano parent can be overwhelming, especially if you have never taken private music lessons. Where do you even begin to know how to encourage your child? That’s why I have compiled a list of the best blog posts for piano parents. Hopefully these articles will help demystify the ways you can help and support your child as they learn to play the piano!
1. 15 Things You Need to Know
The first blog post is a must read by the incomparable Elissa Milne. Titled “15 Things You Need to Know about Supporting Your Child Learning to Play the Piano,” this article clearly lays out 15 ways your can support your child’s musical journey.
2. Piano Teacher Soulmate
In this post, the amazing Nicola Canton details how to find a piano teacher that will be the best fit for your child. Because there is such a wide range of teachers out there, it is important to your child’s success that they find a teacher who suits their needs.
3. How to Be an Amazing Piano Parent
Sara Chatalbash does an amazing job of outlining 3 things her parents did when she was a child to ensure her piano accomplishments. Obviously it helped since she is a now a successful private piano teacher.
4. Parents Who Don’t Care About Piano
“The Short and Practical Guide for Parents Who Don’t Care about Piano” is a fantastic read for parents who aren’t into the whole piano thing. Even if piano isn’t your jam, there are still ways you can be supportive of your child and help them on their musical journey.
5. Advice from a Long-time Piano Parent
This is such a fantastic article because it is from the perspective of an actual parent. Leila Viss, an accomplished piano teacher, asked one of her piano parents, Viki, to give some advice about practicing. It’s so important to hear from real life parents about their realistic struggles and what actually helped them.
Hopefully you find my list of the best blog posts for piano parents useful! This was such a fun list to compile. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions and you are always encouraged to check out my teaching website at lessonsbyvictoria.com