Make a decision in the New Year to choose gifts that invest in your child's future and you and your kids can look forward to an honest return for your money. Piano lessons are among the best educational investments you can make in your child's future because they improve overall educational progress as well as build a fun, life-long skill. Here's some ideas for the New Year so that when another holiday or birthday rolls around you'll be prepared to make a smart investment in your child's future.
1. A Piano or Keyboard - The first place to start investing in your child's musical education is with a piano. There are lots of options, just choose the best piano or keyboard you can afford and you can feel good about your decision.
2. Keyboard Stand and Bench - If you choose a keyboard be sure to get a stand and a bench to go along with it. Learning to sit at the piano with good posture and balance is important to success, so don't try to do without these.
3. Piano Bag to Keep Music Organized - Organization is important. You don't want your child going to their lessons without the music books they will need. Keeping everything in a piano bag ensures that your child will get the most from their lessons.
4. Piano Journal to Record Goals and Progress - Help your child in piano set goals and keep track of their progress by learning to keep a journal.
5. A Metronome to Aid Sight Reading and Counting - Metronomes are great for helping kids in piano improve their sight reading ability and learn to keep a steady beat.
6. Piano Books and Sheet Music - A New music book or special piece of sheet music will add energy and enthusiasm to your child's piano lessons and help them to set goals to learn new music. Don't force your children to play the music you like, however, but listen to what motivates your child.
7. Musical Inspirational Gifts - Musical jewelry, stickers, pencils, bookmarks, etc. great ways to reward and encourage your child's musical efforts with a little surprise they won't be expecting.
8. Musical Games & Activities You can Play with Your Kids - Why not use music to have more family time and fun with your children. Musical games make piano fun for the whole family while learning together.
9. Concert Tickets to Create Musical Memories with Your Children - Take your kids to a piano concert or symphony. This is a great way to make a musical memory with your children that will inspire them to reach their musical dreams.
10. Classical Piano CDs Your Whole Family will Enjoy - Having a nice collection of CDs is a great way to support your child's piano journey. Familiarity brings comfort to children. The more familiar they are with different styles of music, the easier it is for kids to learn the new music their teacher will assign.
Keep these gift ideas handy and and remember to invest in your child's future in a consistent way that will pay off over the New Year.