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The best ways for children to learn piano

The piano is widely recognised as being the best first instrument to learn.
For a budding pianist, the piano has a gentle learning curve, and provides enjoyment and entertainment almost immediately. 

The role of the parent is very important in the early stages of learning. It’s a good idea to encourage your child while they are playing and to introduce activities that they will enjoy. This can be done through games, playing piano with others, and even learning familiar songs that your child already knows. 
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Fun games to play on the piano 

Learning piano isn’t all about learning the notes and keys. It’s also a sensory experience. This is why it’s important to give children the freedom to explore the instrument freely on a regular basis.

For younger children, ask them to name their favourite story and then let them come up with an improvised song that tells this story. Alternatively you can get them to create a happy song, a sad song, an excited song, a scary song – the choice is almost limitless.
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The best apps for learning piano

The use of smartphones and iPads has skyrocketing during the last decade. With that, apps for learning to play musical instruments are becoming more and more common. As someone who learned piano as an older child, I would have given anything to have access to the sorts of apps children have available today.

That being said, while apps can make learning to play the piano seem easy, one app doesn’t necessarily fit all. It’s important to understand what sort of piano player your child is before selecting the app that’s right for them.
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“Providing piano lessons may become one of the most positive things you do for your child.”
Jessica Roemischer

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Finding the right teacher

Bluetooth technology is everywhere these days. You’ve used it for hands-free calls, or with your wireless keyboard. Bluetooth’s applications in a piano, however, are far more diverse, and bring more benefits to your piano playing, learning and enjoyment!

Whether you’re playing for pleasure after a time away from the piano, are an advanced player, just starting, or have kids learning, there are many reasons to take advantage of today’s technology to help you enjoy and continue with the piano.
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Roland + Skoove

At Roland, we've always believed in the power of music and the benefits that it brings. We have partnered with Skoove, one of the best ways to learn piano online, to offer three months of piano lessons for free.

If you purchase or own a Roland piano, you can get unlimited access to hundreds of songs and interactive courses.

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