“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent”
― Victor Hugo
Whether your goal is to play piano for self enjoyment, to play with others, or to become a performer, learning an instrument is a wonderful way to develop various dimensions of life. In the physical realm we are able to fine tune our motor and sensory skills. Cognitively, we acquire the musical language and learn to understand a world of different styles. On the emotional level, playing an instrument can be a means of self-expression; by being aware of human emotions we express music powerfully to our listeners.
Additional benefits to learning music often includes the ability to learn other subjects more easily. Students exercise courage to try new things, and the discipline to work at something worthwhile. With progress in their musical journey, students gain greater self-confidence, build friendships with other artists and have fun!
Learning should not only include how to play a variety of interesting pieces well, but be completed by building technical facility, along with training the eyes to read, the ears to listen and the mind to apply musical concepts and styles.
Additional benefits to learning music often includes the ability to learn other subjects more easily. Students exercise courage to try new things, and the discipline to work at something worthwhile. With progress in their musical journey, students gain greater self-confidence, build friendships with other artists and have fun!
Learning should not only include how to play a variety of interesting pieces well, but be completed by building technical facility, along with training the eyes to read, the ears to listen and the mind to apply musical concepts and styles.
