"Why?" is a powerful question that yearns to be answered. That's because the "why?" behind our activities always wants to point the way to rewarding and meaningful goals for us. We can ignore its persistent voice, but it will continue to ask, like a child until satisfied with an answer. So, piano students, answer the question. Why play piano? When you do you'll discover a powerful source of motivation - Your Personal Piano Dream.
A dream is the solution to the question, "Why?" It points the way and gives meaning to our lives. We all need to dream and to believe that one day our dreams will come true. But don't stop there, because without a plan for success, our dreams are unlikely to materialize. Once you have the Why, it's time to identify the action steps along the way that will put your dreams into motion. This process is often referred to as Goal Getting.
Keeping a piano journal is an easy way to explore the goal getting proces s. Even young piano students benefit by imagining how they can bring their musical dreams to life, and what that will take. My Piano Stories, Little Bears Musical Garden and Little Bear's Piano Goals, share many goal getting insights with children in a fun way that kids appreciate.
Having a Dream provides the "Why" and the "What for?" that gives children as well as adults the purpose and meaning they need to stay focused. Giving young piano students this guidance helps them perfect the goal getting process over time, so that it becomes natural. Just remember to stArt simply with children by helping them to identify a piano dream they can get excited about today. A page in their piano journal might look like this.
My Piano Dream: (Why do I want to learn to play the piano?) Example: I want to play the piano like my grandpa. He's awesome!
How do I want to see myself in one year? Example: Playing well at my Spring Recital. Playing in my school talent show.
What can I accomplish toward my piano dream this week? Example: Learn the new piece my piano teacher assigned in G Major.
Are there specific goals that will help me achieve this? Examples: Memorize Five-Finger Hand Position in G;
What are some good habits that will help me get to my goals? Examples: Set aside a specific time to practice each day; Avoid distractions while practicing, such as television; Attend my piano lesson with my teacher each week.
By keeping a piano journal students can see the steady progress they have achieved. Including photographs of recitals and recordings let's kids celebrate their success. As they grow and gain experience, they learn to set larger goals that take longer to achieve, and go on to reach their piano dreams and other life goals. That's the beauty of the goal getting process. It's transferable to all areas of our lives. So don't wait to give your child the gift of piano lessons and help them to experience the value of a dream. The resources below include examples of children achieving innovative piano goals that take advantage of today's modern technology.
To learn the best way to share the gift of music with children visit Amazon.com for my Piano Adventure Stories for Children These exciting Piano Adventure stores for children ages 5 to 11 feature the loveable characters, Mrs. Treble Beary and her passionate, new piano student, AlbeArt Littlebud. Children love following along with AlbeArt to Mrs. Treble Beary's piano studio in Musical Acres Forest. Here they learn what piano lessons are all a bout in a fun way that kids readily understand and appreciate! Piano students laugh and giggle while reading Little Bear's Musical Garden and Little Bear's Piano Goals.
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Author:: Cynthia VanLandingham
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