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4 Benefits of Learning Piano
Learning to play the piano is a valuable life skill and lesson that can be applied to all areas of life. Yeah, maybe you can show off your skill to your friends, but the benefits are SO MUCH MORE than that! Learning a new skill and practicing a creative pursuit has major mental health benefits as well as supporting healthy brain function! Trust us, you'll get a lot more out of piano lessons then the ability to play chopsticks.
Mental Health
Creative pursuits support a healthy mind! Making music is relaxing, stress relieving and therapeutic!
Brain Health
Challenging your brain with the task of learning a new skill is great for your brain development and function!
Perseverance
Practicing until you get it right is such an important skill for a student to learn! Preparing for recitals and exams helps teach students how to persevere!
Confidence
Practicing and performing in a recital are a great way to give children the confidence they need to face challenging tasks in life.
Set your child up for success
(and why most beginners quit)
Too Busy
Be careful not to fall into the trap of "too busy". You need to intentionally carve out time in the day for you or your child to come to lessons and to practice at home!
No Support
As a parent, you may feel like you're solely responsible for their success. But we believe that the teacher, the student and the parent all play a vital role!
No Easy Answers
The key to success is found in our ear training program. Most students are weakest at ear training which is why we focus on helping students HEAR the music beyond the page.
You're in good hands.
EXPERIENCED MUSICIAN AND TEACHER
Stephen Riches is an experienced teacher, conductor, pianist, accompanist, vocal coach, adjudicator, arranger, and composer. He is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, holding Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Toronto, and an ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory.
EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR
Stephen’s experience in education extends to teaching in both the private and public school systems, where for many years he has directed bands, choirs and orchestras in both elementary and secondary school panels.
He has also served as an adjudicator for music festivals, and has been a guest presenter of professional activity day music workshops for secondary school teachers.
He continues to regularly present seminars and workshops on a variety of topics relating especially to music and education.
