Reshmi Patel • September 14, 2020
The Back to School Routine for Beginner Piano Players
For a lot of our students, they are returning back to school after five-six months!
According to our research and past experiences, we understand how difficult it can be to organise a student timetable once school is in full-swing. To overcome this issue, we’ve created an agenda of how students can incorporate music into their morning routine.
You are welcome to adjust the order of your morning routine and the length of time for each activity. We’d recommend at least 10-15 minutes of two musical activities per day for beginner musicians.
An important point to note is that you don’t have to constantly sit at your instrument to practice. In our view, the most optimal way to create an all-rounded and skilled musician is to implement small musical activities into your day.
Here are some examples of musical activities you could include in your day:
1. Instrument practice.
2. Listening to the piece you are learning.
3. Listening to music which inspires you.
4. Performing music at home to friends and family.
5. Performing at a local community center.
6. Reading the score of your music.
If you wish to know more about these hacks and resources, feel free to take a look around our website or connect with us directly.
When children hear a song they recognize, their brains light up with positive emotions, making them more eager to try playing it themselves. This emotional engagement is key because it builds persistence; they want to keep practicing to get better at something they already enjoy. It’s like giving them a musical “head start” that encourages confidence and pride in their progress. From our own experience teaching young pianists, we’ve seen how important it is for kids to feel that “aha” moment when a concept clicks. Whether it’s mastering a simple scale, learning to read notes fluently, or playing their first complete song, these milestones are like little victories. Each success boosts their self-esteem and makes practice feel rewarding instead of frustrating. Here’s why this approach works so well: ● Clear goals create achievable challenges: When skills are introduced in a logical order, children know exactly what to focus on next. This clarity prevents overwhelm and helps them stay motivated. ● Confidence fuels curiosity and risk-taking: As students master easier pieces, they gain the courage to try more complex music, pushing their abilities further. ● Consistent wins build a positive mindset: Celebrating small achievements keeps young learners excited about their progress and eager to continue. We’ve had many students tell me how proud they felt after completing a piece they once thought was “too hard.” One young pianist shared that following a structured course helped her realize she could learn difficult songs, which inspired her to practice daily and even perform in recitals confidently. By guiding children through a well-planned sequence of skills, we’re not just teaching piano we’re helping them develop a lifelong love of learning and the confidence to face new challenges head-on. That’s the true magic of a structured piano course! Check out our course ‘Five Favourite Songs for Beginner Piano Players’ here For any other piano related questions contact us using our form
If you’ve ever tried finding a piano tutorial online for your 5–8 year old, you’ll know the struggle. Many videos move too fast, expect too much from young beginners, or feature songs your child doesn’t recognise or care about. What starts as excitement can quickly turn into confusion or boredom, especially when there’s no clear structure to follow. At Key Sounds UK, we’ve taken a different approach. Our brand-new online course (launching end of July) is designed specifically for beginners aged 5–8. We teach real fundamentals like letter names and hand position, then guide children through learning their favourite, age-appropriate songs first with one hand at a time, then both, slowly and at speed. It’s paced, purposeful, and fun because that’s how kids learn best. If you’re looking for an online course that feels like it was actually built for your child, not just another “copy this” tutorial, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to share more before launch. Contact us using our form: www.keysoundsuk.com/contact
We hear this often from parents: “My child loved the first few videos but then it all went off-track.” Most free and paid piano content online doesn’t follow a clear path. It might teach one song well, but the next video jumps to something completely different, leaving kids (and parents!) unsure what to do next. For a beginner, that lack of direction can be discouraging. That’s why we’ve created a course for 5–8 year olds that keeps things simple and consistent. Launching at the end of July, it teaches foundational knowledge in small, achievable steps starting with letter names and hand placement, and progressing to slow and fast play with recognisable songs your child will actually want to learn. The result? Clear progression and a real sense of achievement. If you’d like to find out more or see if it’s the right fit for your child, just send us a message. We’re happy to talk through how the course works and how you can get involved. Contact us using our form: www.keysoundsuk.com/contact Find out more about our course 'Five Favourite Songs for Beginner Piano Players' here: https://stan.store/reshmipatel_/p/five-favourite-songs-for-beginner-piano-players
