Private Lessons Vs. Crescendo Kids - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 68

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Feature Article - Private Lessons Vs. Crescendo Kids

By Pamela Cornell, Director

Piano is the easiest instrument to start and the hardest to master.

Traditionally, learning piano meant sitting one on one with a teacher for thirty minutes to an hour each week, then practicing alone for several hours between lessons. It required a piano at home, a steady routine, and lots of encouragement from parents to help keep that routine going. Research shows that the best age to begin formal music lessons is around fourth or fifth grade. That’s when most children are developmentally ready with the focus, independence, and maturity to take on the expectations that come with traditional lessons.

Does this sound like your family? Is your child ready for this structure and commitment? Are you ready to give them the support they’ll need to be successful? Do you already have a piano at home?

Thankfully, piano lessons have evolved.

Today, many programs recognize that children learn differently at younger ages. Piano books have become more child-friendly. Teachers are finding new ways to connect with younger students. And thanks to technology, even an affordable keyboard can be enough to get started. Children can explore some basic skills on a free piano app or follow along with a YouTube video. But when it comes time for more structured learning, private lessons still remain the best path to becoming a skilled pianist.

That’s where Crescendo Kids fits in.

This beginning program gives young children a thoughtful and enjoyable introduction to piano. It’s designed especially for beginners between the ages of three and a half and twelve, and it gently builds the focus, confidence, and motivation that can grow into something more. Many students join Crescendo Kids for different reasons. Some are still too young for private lessons. Others are full of energy and not quite ready to sit at the piano for a full thirty minutes. Some families are starting out with just a keyboard at home, rather than an acoustic or digital piano. And sometimes, parents simply want to test the waters before making the commitment to private lessons.

Move Over Mozart offers both Private Lessons and the Crescendo Kids program, which includes Online lessons and small group Classes held at local community centers or your child’s school.

The chart below gives a side-by-side comparison of Private Lessons and Crescendo Kids, both Online and in-person, so you can see which experience might be the best fit for your child right now. Because teachers at Move Over Mozart are trained in the Crescendo Kids approach, they are able to adapt their teaching style to match the needs of younger students and keep lessons fun, engaging, and age-appropriate.

This comparison reflects most private lesson programs, not just the ones offered at Move Over Mozart.

Visit the Crescendo Kids Online page to learn more about how this unique beginning piano program can grow with your child.

Or, if your child is ready for more advanced music and deeper training with private lessons, our online teachers are skilled at finding just the right challenge for each student’s learning style and musical interests. Start your private lessons by scheduling a free assessment today and take the first step toward helping your child thrive at the piano.

Your Comments And Questions

We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have? What do you like best about this memo? How has our online lessons benefitted your child? Please leave your questions and comments below or email Pam directly at misspam@moveovermozart.net