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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & Answers

You're Never Too Old or Too Young To Learn Piano or Music !!

1. What is the minimum age recommended for my child to begin piano lessons? When should my child begin piano lessons?

2. Do I have to have a piano or digital piano for my child to take piano lessons? Can my child learn begin on a keyboard?

3. Am I too old to start to learn or refresh playing the piano?

4. Do I need to cut my fingernails for playing the piano? How should I know if the nail is too long?

5. How to find us?

6. How to contact us?

1. What is the minimum age recommended for my child to begin piano lessons? When should my child begin piano lessons?

Most Children can begin private piano lessons as four or five. Some exceptional cases have been noted from as early as 3 years old, however it depends on their aptitude and attention span. Research is showing that the natural sense of pitch and rhythm is at its peak between ages of 4-6. So it is always better to start them young to get an early foundation in piano study or musically skills and it is never too soon to start music lessons. Top




2. Do I have to have a piano or digital piano for my child to take piano lessons? Can my child learn begin on a keyboard?

Although having a piano or digital piano is desirable, it is not necessary for beginning students. Beginners may begin learning keyboard skills on a small electronic keyboard for a while; however, the keyboard must have full sized keys and at least four octaves.

By the time your child progress musically, play dynamically (shaping the phrase of the music), and use a pedal while playing, it is recommended that they move to a more sophisticated keyboard or digital piano which has the three features as below. This will ensure that they develop to use the correct key range, finger strength and control technique while playing:
• 88 full-sized keys
• Velocity/touch sensity or hammer graduation action (sound louder & brighter when the keys are struck harder)
• A damper pedal. Top




3. Am I too old to start to learn or refresh playing the piano?

You are never too old to begin learning the piano. Many adults are concerned that they are too old or no longer have the ability to learn to play piano, and that is absolutely not true. Although the best time to learn music is before age 7, adult piano students can still develop their musically knowledge and abilities.

Adult's advantages are more focused, self-motivated, and greater intellectual powers to grasp musical concept than the average children. The many adult students are now taking up piano lessons in later years are living proof that it is never too late to learn something new which opens them to have a more enjoyable & relaxed life, especially while they receive the pleasure and sense of accomplishment. In addition, it is also noted that playing piano is a good exercise if fingers are getting stiff from arthritis. Top

4. Do I need to cut my fingernails for playing the piano? How should I know if the nail is too long?
   

All piano students are required to keep fingernails very short to allow the correct hand position. For mastery of touch technique, the fingertips attack the keys at all times firmly, with finger curved. If the nail is too long, they will get in the way and click the keys wobbly.

The nail is too long for playing the piano, if you can see your nails when looking at your hand palm facing you. Top

5. How to find us?
   

Piano Tutor only answer your phone after the teaching schedule hours. However, you're welcome to leave your message on the answering machine at 0777 047 6665 and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Venues as below:
(a) Finchley (N3)
(b) North Finchley (N12)

 

(a) Finchley
7, Edge Hill Avenue, Finchley, London N3 3AY

By Tube: Nearest station is Finchley Central on the Northern Line. From station, exists, head towards the main road (Ballards Lane), turn left southbound on Ballards lane for about 15 minutes. Turn left onto Beechwood Avenue, just before getting to Henly's Corner. Edge Hill Avenue is the first right on Beechwood Avenue.

By Bus: Take buses 82, 102 or 460 to Henly's Corner. Head towards the north side of North Circular Road and east side of Regents Park Road. Walk along the north side of the North Circular Road towards the east. Edge Hill Avenue is the second left off the North Circular Road.

By Car: Edge Hill Avenue is the second left off the North Circular Road, just past the Henly's Corner junction. From M1, exit at Junction onto the A1 and go past 2 traffic junctions. On the 3rd traffic junction, the A1 joins the North Circular Road. Keep on the left lane. The 4th traffic junction is the Henly's Corner junction. Take the left (keep left) to stay on North Circular Road, Edge Hill Avenue is the second left.

From Finchley Central: Head South on Ballards Lane which then becomes Regents Park Road. Turn left onto Beechwood Avenue just before Henly's Corner. Edge Hll Avenue is the first right off Beechwood Avenue.

From Golders Green: Head North on Finchley Road until you get the big traffic junction at Henly's Corner. Turn right onto North Circular Road, junction at Henly's Corner. Turn right onto North Circular Road. Keep on left lane of North Circular Road. Edge Hill Avenue is the second left off the North Circular Road. Top

 

(b) North Finchley
Shine Music School at Christian Revival Centre (CRC)
First Floor # suite 12, Churchfield House
45-51 Woodhouse Road,
North Finchley,
London
N12 9ET

By Bus: Woodhouse Road is served by Bus 134 and 221. Alternatively, Bus 82,134 and 460 stops at The Arts Depot, and Churchfield House is less than 5mins walk from The Arts Depot.

By Tube:
Nearest underground station is Woodside Park on the Northern Line (Barnet branch). Churchfield House is a good 20 mins walk from the station. Alternatively, you can take Bus 383 to North Finchley High Road, then change to Bus 125 or 263. get off at The Arts Depot and head down Woodhouse Road toward Friern Barnet. Churchfield House is less than 5mins walk from The Arts Depot.

By Car:
Churchfield House is located on Woodhouse Road near the North Finchley town centre. If coming by car, there is no parking available directly in front of the building. You can either park in the Pay and Display bays near the building or there are free roadside parking further down Woodhouse Road in front of Woodhouse College. This is about 5mins walk from Churchfield House. Top

 

6. How to contact us?
   

Contact Information:
Contact: Lilin Ding (Headteacher)
Phone: 0777 047 6665 (UK Callers)
Fax:     020 8343 4410
Email:  enquiry@piano-tutor.co.uk
URL:    www.piano-tutor.co.uk

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