Why take piano lessons? 

Learning to make music is a wonderful skill and a way of expressing one's self and being creative. Learning to play the piano develops fine motor skills, visual skills, and listening skills by combining them all together.  Learning a musical instrument has been proven to increase children's confidence, creativity, social skills and to improve their grades in school.  See Australia's Music To Our Ears report for evidence proving the benefits of music education. 

For students who are looking at playing in band or orchestra, piano lessons are a huge benefit. Piano lessons teach the child the basics of music, reading notes, learning scales and music terminology, without having to learn how to play a violin or trombone at the same time. Later, the student can concentrate on the specifics of the new instrument. 

Private lessons are the traditional way to go because this one-on-one provides maximum time with the teacher for developing repertoire focussing on each student’s needs and learning patterns.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS: 
Alan Fraser, Canadian Pianist and Teacher 
The Cross-Eyed Pianist, a blog about pianism, music and art
Deliberate vs. Mindless Practicing 
Flash Cards 
How to sit at a piano, or correct piano posture/ergonomics
Monthly Playing Log 
Music Resources
Music Theory Database 
Music Theory for Parents
Piano Teaching Resources by Susan Paradis 
Piano Technique for Beginners 
Proper Fingering for Piano Scales 
TheoryTab, an online resource that shows you the chords of your favourite song
Useful Tips to Help Your Child Practice 

FREE ONLINE MUSIC GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Eek Shark!, note naming game
Music Press Distress, note values game

GAMES TO PRINT OUT
Susan Paradis, a HUGE database of beautiful FREE board games, cards, etc, just print, maybe laminate, and play!
Compose Create, some free games and other resources, some for purchase

GREAT APPS
Visit my Music APPs page

FREE SHEET MUSIC
Beginner Piano Music