Daisy Ridge Music

Monday, July 31, 2017 by Haley Hanzon | Uncategorized

Lesson Agreement

This form is filled out before lessons formally begin.

Lesson Agreement.pdf

To Know About My Child

I ask parents to fill out this form along with the lesson agreement. It helps me get to know your child and be a more effective teacher.

To know about my child.pdf

Monday, July 31, 2017 by Haley Hanzon | Uncategorized

There are lots of factors that determine a child's readiness for lessons. Very young children are not generally ready for private piano lessons. I take children starting at age 5 or 6, depending on the maturity of the child.

Emotional Maturity

Students need to have the social skills to engage during lessons and behave respectfully while learning.

• 30 minute attention span
• can take direction and follow instructions
• communicate verbally
• display appropriate behavior
• has the discipline for self-guided practice

Fine Motor Skills

The skills here will help you know whether your child has the dexterity needed to play the piano effectively.

• knows left and right
• lift fingers independently
• print letters
• use scissors
• button shirt
• grasp pencil

Mental Skills

These skills relate closely to musical concepts, and are important to be successful in playing the piano.

• can count to 10 and do basic addition
• knows ABCs, has early reading skills
• can keep a steady, clapped beat
• recognizes symbols and can transfer meaning

Parental Commitment

Music lessons are not just a commitment for the student! Parental commitment has a big influence on the enthusiasm and success of a student.

• willing to help child practice
• owns an instrument
• time commitment
• cost