To answer some frequently asked questions, here are some useful articles and sites regarding buying pianos or keyboards, lessons, practicing and other relevant information!
Royal Conservatory Certificate Program Fast Facts
RCM – A Guide for Parents and Students
RCM Guide to Examinations
RCM Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.rcmusic.com/learning/certificate-program-faqs
Choosing a Piano or Keyboard for the Beginning Student
https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/blog/choosing-a-piano-or-keyboard-for-the-beginning-student/
Piano Buyer Guide
When is a Child Ready For Piano Lessons?
http://www.andnextcomesl.com/2014/06/starting-piano-lessons-when-is-child.html
Will Online Piano Lessons Really Work for Me or My Child?
https://composecreate.com/will-online-piano-lessons-really-work-for-my-child/
10 Things You Should Do Before Your Child Begins Piano Lessons
https://elissamilne.com/2011/08/10/10-things-you-should-do-before-your-child-begins-piano-lessons/
How To Help Your Child Succeed At The Piano
https://verypiano.com/2018/11/09/helpyourchildwithpiano/
Advice For New (and Experienced) Piano Parents
http://verypiano.com/2017/08/31/advice-new-experienced-piano-parents/
15 Things You Need to Know About Supporting Your Child Learning to Play the Piano
The Importance of Learning Music Theory
https://thevault.musicarts.com/importance-of-learning-music-theory/
Parent Engagement Equals Success in Music Lessons
It Takes Two Generations… (to Make a Musician)
4 Ways to Help Your Child Practice When You Aren’t a Musician
How Parents Can Help Their Child Practice Piano At Home
5 Tips to Help Your Children Practice
https://www.overstuffedlife.com/2014/01/five-tips-to-help-your-children-practice.html?m=1
The Secrets of Piano Practice…Revealed
https://www.teachpianotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Practice-Handout-For-Piano-Parents.pdf
Practice and Parents
https://www.rcmusic.com/sites/default/files/files/tcert/Schmidt_PracticeandParents.pdf
Practice Habits
https://www.rcmusic.com/sites/default/files/files/tcert/Schmidt_PracticeHabits.pdf
How to End Practice Wars at Home
Practice Plans, Goals, and Technique
https://www.rcmusic.com/sites/default/files/files/tcert/Schmidt_PracticePlansGoals.pdf
Practice Tips for Making Your Practice Time Really Count!
Practice Tips for Making Your Practice Time Really Count
Why Your Child Can’t Skip Music Practice Tonight
Why Your Child Can’t Skip Music Practice Tonight
Why Should My Child Participate in Piano Recitals
Why Should My Child Participate in Piano Recitals
Slumps
https://www.rcmusic.com/sites/default/files/files/tcert/Schmidt_SlumpsPDF.pdf
Time for an Upgrade
https://www.rcmusic.com/sites/default/files/files/tcert/Schmidt_TimeforUpgradePDF.pdf
Listening to Music
https://www.rcmusic.com/sites/default/files/files/tcert/Schmidt_ListeningtoMusic.pdf
The Legacy of Music Lessons
https://www.rcmusic.com/sites/default/files/files/tcert/Schmidt_LegacyMusicLessons.pdf
