1. Are They the Right Age? 🧒🎵

• Most kids start between ages 5 and 7, but every child is different!

• Can they sit and focus for 20–30 minutes? (Wiggle worms might need a little more time!)

• Can they press piano keys comfortably without struggle?

 

2. Do They Show Interest? 🤩🎶

• Do they light up when they hear music or try to play around on a keyboard?

• Are they excited about learning new things?

• If they keep asking about playing piano, that’s a great sign!

 

3. Can They Follow Directions? 👂📖

• Do they listen well and follow simple, multi-step instructions?

• Can they stay focused long enough to learn a short song?

• Learning an instrument takes patience, so being able to follow along is important!

 

4. Do They Have Basic Motor Skills? 🖐🎵

• Can they wiggle their fingers independently?

• Do they have good hand-eye coordination? (Clapping games and finger plays are great tests!)

• Being able to tap to a beat is a bonus!

 

5. Can They Recognize Letters and Numbers? 🔢🎼

• Knowing A-G for musical notes and simple counting helps, but isn’t a must!

• If they enjoy patterns and numbers, they’ll likely love music too.

 

6. Are You Ready to Support Them? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎵

• Will you help remind them to practice?

• Can you encourage them through the tricky parts?

• Little learners thrive with a patient and supportive cheerleader (that’s you!).

 

7. Do You Have an Instrument at Home? 🎹🏡

• A piano or keyboard is a must for practice!

• If you can, get one with weighted keys for the best experience.

 

8. Are They Emotionally Ready? 💪😊

• Can they handle a little bit of challenge without giving up?

• Do they have a “keep trying” attitude?

• Learning piano is a journey, and a little resilience goes a long way!

 

Final Thoughts 💭

If your child is nodding along to most of these, it sounds like they’re ready to start piano lessons! If not, no worries—introduce music through singing, rhythm games, and fun keyboard play until they’re ready. No rush, just fun! 🎶😊