Why learn the piano?

With Bev, you learn to play music in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where the focus is on enjoying your lesson, whether you are learning for personal pleasure or preparing for exams. Music lessons include all aspects of musicianship, theory tuition, aural training and help to develop and enhance a rich set of benefits and attributes.

Memory

Even when performing with sheet music, student musicians are constantly using their memory to perform. 

Craftsmanship

Learning music promotes craftsmanship, and students learn to want to create good work instead of mediocre work.

Coordination

Students who practice with musical instruments can improve their hand-eye coordination.

Achievement

Learning to play pieces of music on a new instrument can be a challenging, but achievable goal. 

Success in society

Musical education can greatly contribute to children's intellectual development as well.

Emotional growth

Students of music can be more emotionally developed, with empathy towards other cultures. They also tend to have higher self-esteem.

Pattern recognition

Children can develop their mathematical and pattern-recognition skills with the help of musical education. 

Auditory attention

Students practicing music develop better auditory attention, and pick out predictable patterns from noise.

Curiosity

Introducing music in the early childhood years can help foster a positive attitude toward learning and curiosity.

Relaxation

Students can fight stress by learning to play music. Soothing music is especially helpful in helping kids relax.

Discipline

Kids who learn to play an instrument can learn a valuable lesson in discipline. They will have to set time aside to practice and rise to the challenge..

Creative thinking

Kids who study the arts can learn to think creatively. This kind of education can help them solve problems by thinking outside the box.

Spatial awareness

Students who study music can improve their spatial intelligence, which allows them to perceive the world accurately and form mental pictures.

Teamwork

Many musical education programs require teamwork as part of a band or orchestra. In such groups, students learn how to work together and build camaraderie. 

Fear and risk

Performing a musical piece  teaches kids how to take risks and deal with fear, which will help them become successful and reach their potential. ​

Self-confidence

With encouragement from teachers and parents, students playing a musical instrument can build pride and confidence.