The North Texas area provides many opportunities for parents to enroll their children in classical music lessons, with many teachers offering something unique to their students. Deborah Dennis Piano Studio, located in south Denton, would love for your elementary-aged student to experience the distinct advantages of learning piano in a small group setting.
Students Develop Friendships
Practicing the piano at home is generally a solitary event that can sometimes be a little lonely. However, attending classes with two to three other young pianists often brings enthusiasm, excitement, and energy to weekly lessons. This dynamic environment gives students something to look forward to and allows for friendships to grow around the common goal of learning to play the piano.
Small group classes also provide opportunities for students to encourage and help each other, promote leadership, and allow for a few music games as time permits. Ensemble playing can be explored and is a terrific way to reinforce each student’s skills and abilities. In addition, student friendships can prove invaluable at recitals and performance events, knowing that others are there to support you.
Group Classes Facilitate Better Independent Learning
Students taking piano lessons in a group setting quickly learn to take initiative in implementing new music concepts, technical skills, and rhythm. When using the Piano Express software platform in the studio, students receive immediate feedback and a score on each song. This allows for a quick self-evaluation to see if they need more work or have mastered the song. Although students receive individual help and guidance from the teacher, they tend to get great satisfaction from solving a particular problem on their own, implementing the correction, and completing the song.
As the teacher moves throughout the room to assist a particular student, others work independently to reinforce and review songs and complete online flashcards. The more students can accomplish in class at their own pace, the more likely they will succeed in their practice time at home.
Classes are One Full Hour, Maximizing their Learning
Without a doubt, a one-hour class gives students more time to settle into deeper learning and not feel rushed through the material. The extended class session provides ample time for reviewing, learning new songs, introducing music theory, developing keyboard skills, and ear training. Students feel less rushed through the lesson and have a much better understanding of what to practice at home for the upcoming week.
Deborah Dennis Piano Studio would like to extend the opportunity for your young music learner to attend a no-obligation trial class and experience the excitement of learning to play the piano. Please visit www.deborahdennispianostudio.com to learn more, or sign up at Deborah Dennis Piano Studio – Trial Class.
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