Yellow Arrows - Is my child ready to move on to 3rd year of LPM?

Is my child ready to move on to the 3rd Year of LPM?

There may be times when a student may need to repeat a year in order to understand all the concepts and have the skill set to thrive at the next level. This is a decision that I leave up to the discretion of parents. However, if you are questioning whether or not your child should move on, please talk to me and we can discuss your individual situation. If your child does end up needing to repeat, rest assured that the time your child has spent in class has not been time wasted. All music exposure and participation in any way is beneficial and will help the development of complete musicianship skills. Many children do LPM in four years and it is the best decision for them.

Here are some guidelines to follow when deciding if your child should advance on to 3rd year. 

1. They can play the primary chords with the right or left hand.
2. They recognize the melodic patterns and can sing and sign them.
3. They are able to play at least two songs alone or with the class.
4. They understand note relationships: skips, steps or leaps.
5. They understand most concepts and skills when presented to them.
6. They are able to focus and pay attention during most activities.
7. They are they are physically, socially, and academically mature enough to learn more advanced piano skills in the fall. 

If you can answer “yes” to 5 out of 7 of the requirements listed above, your child is ready to move on to 3rd year.  Please talk to me if you are unsure.