If you missed last week’s article, give it a quick look for the experts’ advice about “What is the best age to begin piano lessons to be most successful?”

There are quite a few formal studies that could be compared, but the bottom line result is very similar: The younger, the better.

It Depends

The best age to begin piano lessons depends on the individual child. Take a look at the general skill “requirements” from last week.

The PIANO Revolution Method for the Itty Bitty Student is designed for young students who are ages 4-5. However, there is a different series for ages 6 and older:

The PIANO Revolution Method has five levels for the somewhat older child, around six years old. It works for older students as well, even adults.

It’s Like No Other Published Method:

• These books are appropriate for self-teaching at home. Even without any musical training, anyone who can read words and follow directions should be able to read and play music using this method.
  
  
• The unique Instructional Design approach methodically increases skills by introducing one concept at a time. Using it, students succeed when they have failed to progress using other methods. The students never feel overwhelmed because they go at their own pace!
  
  
• The treble and bass clefs are like two different languages, as the lines and spaces have different letter names. After successfully learning and playing each clef separately, both hands play together. Timing is learned afterwards!
  
  
• There are NO five-finger position rules. A “thinking process” is used to REALLY read music! This is a huge NEW approach!

Look for Yourself!

Take a look at sample pages from Lesson Book Level 1. Click on the arrows <> on the book cover to go through pages.

And scroll down a bit on this link to see Lesson Book Level 2.

Reviews by Parents

This page has connections to reviews by parents who have used the method books for their own children or for themselves.

So when you wonder what is the best age to begin piano lessons – whatever the age or the need, The PIANO Revolution Method should work for you!

What Would the First Lesson for a Young Student Look Like?

What Would the First Lesson for a 6 to Teen Look Like (video)?

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ages 6 to teen:

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4 to 5 years old:

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teens and adults:

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About the Author, Composer,
Illustrator, Educator, and
Eternal Optimist

Leslie Young is the author, composer, and illustrator of the PIANO Revolution method books (originally titled as the Revolutionary Piano Method). She co-founded a K-12th grade charter school in Texas and has been a piano teacher for over 40 years. She has had experience teaching a variety of students tackling piano for the first time or as returning students.

Young believes that “learning to play the piano is more about diligence and perseverance” – but would add that just as critical to success is the method that is used, the pattern of critical thinking, and the instructional principles that promote immediate success.

She states: “In teaching piano to students of varying ages, what also varies is a commitment of time and the amount of dedication. Children of younger ages may do very well with a parent as teacher; others may need someone who is not family to instruct them. Some older children and adults prefer to make progress on their own, and this method is designed to act as a meticulous guide through new material. Some adults and teens insist on professional teachers, which also encourages continuity.

Because these books are self-explanatory, a novice or experienced professional teacher will have no trouble using the PIANO Revolution method with students. It’s an easy and effective way to learn piano.”