I have been in the music world all my life.
Unlike many of my colleagues, I was not born into a musician's family...
I was brought up in a family that owns a successful pharmaceutical company for generations. All my family members are business people, and none of them studied music formally. I understand how difficult it is when there is no musician in the family, and what it takes to achieve the music goal that you wish to accomplished. I started to play piano at the age of 3. Even though none of my family member had former music training, my parents brought me to my piano teacher every week and had never missed one lesson. Of course, there were periods of time that I got lazy and thought I might have lost interest in practicing.
One time , my mom ask me if I am really have no intention of practicing piano anymore when I was feeling lazy again. At that time, without thinking it through, I told her I did not want to play the piano anymore. After our conversation, my mom locked the piano and prohibited me from even touching it. She told me that "if you have already made your decision , then you should focus on something else, don't waste time on something you don't want to do ."
I was shocked, I did not realize she would do something so extreme. I learned that I took things for granted for years. Yes, I got lazy but I have never really lost interested in music. Not to play piano is not what I really want. Playing piano is what I love to do and it takes works!
Over the years, my parents have insisted on taking me to the music lesson continuously and regularly. As a piano teacher, I appreciate my parents support financially and physically. Moreover, it is the mentality of consistency and determination my parents demonstrate that I benefit from the most!
A pianist is almost like an athlete. Learning to play the piano is not only to build up the muscle memory but also it is a form of art and science. During piano sessions, one can learn so much...eg. to improve problem-solving skills, attention span, empathy, relaxation and not to mention to broaden cultural aspects and so much more! Music has so much to offer! It's fun and rewarding to learn to play a musical instrument! If you continue to try with the assistance of a piano professional's guidance, you will eventually reach to your musical goal! And I would be honored to be part of your piano journey!
Over the past 20+ years of my teaching career, the most common questions I have received from parents with young children is “What is the youngest age that you accept into your studio?” I know deep down in my heart there is no age restriction for whom wants to play and enjoy music. After All, I studied the piano since I was 3 years old. Playing music is like learning a new language except the language is already in you. It is always good to start studying piano early and it is also true you can start to learn to play the piano at any ages. It is never too young or too old to learn.
Technically speaking, I am willing to accept any young students who can count from 1 to 10 and able to read the English Alphabet from A to G. It's all sound so easy right? YES , it certainly is! It is not hard to start at all. In order to make the music sound wonderful, your dedication and consistency is the must!
What to expect when you attend your first piano lesson?
We will have a small meeting/Audition to discuss about your Music Goal. We want to understand each other's music expectation and discover your music potentials. And from here, We will make the lesson plans together.
Here are some tips for piano students who want to join our studio. If you have studied piano before....
1. Please bring some of your favorite old music books 2. Prepare a couple of pieces to play for our first meeting.
3. Most importantly , Bring your smile and be open minded and open to grow!
If you have not studied piano before....
Bring your biggest smile to your first piano lesson, and we will get you ready to start your music journey from here!
~CINDY WU
