3 Signs Your Child is Ready for Music Lessons

It’s never too late, (or too early) to learn to play an instrument! That said, it does take some coordination, concentration and commitment. Through the years, we’ve honed in on 3 factors that lead to the most successful outcomes and experiences for our youngest students:

Motivation

When a child is motivated to play an instrument, they feel more empowered and in charge of their experience which leads to more satisfaction and success.

Fine motor skills

While kids as young as 3 can start on piano (and sometimes violin), it’s important to make sure your child has strong fine motor skills to improve their initial success. Basic rule of thumb; if your child can write the letters of the alphabet (even sloppily) they can play an instrument!

Attention span

A child needs to remain engaged for 20-30 minutes to be successful in private lessons.

If you don’t think your child is ready quite yet, you should find a group music class that will give your child a musical foundation. Classes that teach basic music concepts including the musical alphabet, note values, rhythms and more using games and popular songs can help give your child a head start when they are ready for lessons. Check out our Wellesley Music Class offerings here.