The conversation we have time and again with parents who have started their child in lessons and deeply desire for their child to learn piano goes something like this:

          “I am going to wait to see if my child sticks with it before investing in an instrument.”

          “I saw a free piano on Facebook Marketplace which should be fine for a few years.”

          “I don’t want to buy a nice piano unless my child really starts to get good at it.”

As music professionals with the privilege of assisting thousands of families on truly successful musical journeys, our decades of expertise have shown that children who begin their piano education without a proper instrument are battling a terrible handicap.

Why Starting Lessons Without a Proper Piano Is Difficult

Children become frustrated when asked to learn, love, and commit to piano without access to the very instrument they are attempting to master. When a child is forced to use a toy keyboard or throwaway piano, a message is sent: Nothing much is expected because nothing has been invested. These students:

• • Do not enjoy practicing
  • Lose interest in trying to improve
  • Have little commitment to their instrument
  • Have little commitment to staying in lessons
  • Always end up quitting

 

The Story We Hear Every Day

These students become the adults who tell us: I would give anything to be able to play piano. Now grown, they have the time, space, and money to invest in piano… but cannot regain the crucial lost years of childhood when learning is the easiest and most productive. It is no exaggeration to say that we hear this every single day. The adults that do play credit their parents with investing in their education and express gratitude the sacrifices made to give them piano lessons.

The Good News

Your child learning to play the piano isn’t an unachievable goal. It does not require parents that play or magical inborn ability. When these three things work together from the very start your child can and will master the piano:

• A family commitment to practicing.
• A knowledgeable teacher.
• A good instrument.

 

Why a Quality Piano Matters

Purchasing a quality instrument provides a way for the desire to play piano to become a lasting musical achievement. It set your student up for success by making a powerful statement: A piano education is a priority for our family that is worth investing in. A real instrument ensures your child:

• Develops technique, touch, and musical expression
• Stays motivated with an instrument that supports progress
• Can learn to play pieces properly with 88 keys, real pedals, and the ability use dynamics

 

Our Commitment to Your Family

As a multi-generational family of pianists ourselves with a passion for the instrument, we consider it our honor to help your family realize this dream. We believe every child has the potential to become the true pianist, and we know that a quality piano is the crucial first step on that journey.