For María Rosi García, a piano teacher at CMC, teaching music goes beyond technical skills: it’s about guiding children through their personal growth. She often works with students who arrive full of energy but struggle to stay focused. María explains that behaviors like getting up mid-piece to tell a story or difficulty following instructions are not obstacles but signals to adjust her teaching approach.
To engage her students, María incorporates movement and creativity into lessons, such as rhythm games like “Simon Says” and encouraging students to choose pieces they enjoy. This involvement helps children feel more in control and invested in their learning.
With patience and consistency, students begin to show significant progress. They learn to sit at the piano for longer periods, establish practice routines, and take pride in their musical growth. But the benefits go far beyond music:
- Improved concentration: The ability to focus during lessons often extends to other areas of life.
- Memory and strategic thinking: Remembering pieces and working through difficult passages builds memory and problem-solving skills.
- Emotional expression: Music becomes a healthy way to process and express emotions.
- Self-esteem: Every new piece mastered reinforces confidence. María notes many students become less afraid of making mistakes and start seeing them as part of the learning process.
- Resilience: Students develop patience with frustration, ask questions more confidently, and are willing to try again until they succeed.
Beyond music, piano study cultivates habits and skills that last throughout life. María has observed improvements in:
- Time management and organization
- Self-discipline and consistency
- Creativity and personal exploration
Another important benefit is the sense of community music fosters. Through recitals and shared classes, students hear each other play, celebrate achievements, and feel part of something meaningful.
María García’s experience confirms that learning piano during childhood offers benefits far beyond musical technique. It supports holistic development, nurtures self-confidence, strengthens cognitive and emotional skills, and provides a powerful way for children to connect with themselves and others. She emphasizes that, with an empathetic and flexible approach, music can be a transformative tool in every child’s learning journey. Learn more about our piano group classes and private lessons here.