It depends. Every child develops differently and every piano teacher has their preferences. I, personally, will not start a child on private piano lessons until they have:
- Developed fine motor ability in their hands and fingers.
- Can sustain concentration at the piano bench for at least 15 minutes at a time.
- Can listen to and follow instructions well.
- Can count to 10.
- Can read all 26 letters of the alphabet.
- Can verbally communicate with me in complete sentence.
- Shows an interest in music making.
For some children, all of these skills may be in place as early as 3 years old and for others, it may not happen until they are 8 years old. If you’re not sure if your child is ready, get in touch with me. If there is a spot in my studio for a potential young student, I will assess your child’s readiness at the trial lesson.