Play Piano - Why Do That!

[Misty Davis]

"Why?" is a powerful question that yearns to be answered. That's
because the "why?" behind our activities always wants to point the way
to rewarding and meaningful goals for us. We can ignore its persistent
voice, but it will continue to ask, like a child until satisfied with
an answer. So, piano students, answer the question. Why play piano?
When you do you'll discover a powerful source of motivation - Your
Personal Piano Dream.
A dream is the solution to the question, "Why?" It points the way and
gives meaning to our lives. We all need to dream and to believe that
one day our dreams will come true. But don't stop there, because
without a plan for success, our dreams are unlikely to materialize.
Once you have the Why, it's time to identify the action steps along
the way that will put your dreams into motion. This process is often
referred to as Goal Getting.
Keeping a piano journal is an easy way to explore the goal getting
process. Even young piano students benefit by imagining how they can
bring their musical dreams to life, and what that will take. My Piano
Stories, Little Bears Musical Garden and Little Bear's Piano Goals,
share many goal getting insights with children in a fun way that kids
appreciate.
Having a Dream provides the "Why" and the "What for?" that gives
children as well as adults the purpose and meaning they need to stay
focused. Giving young piano students this guidance helps them perfect
the goal getting process over time, so that it becomes natural. Just
remember to start simply with children by helping them to identify a
piano dream they can get excited about today. A page in their piano
journal might look like this.
My Piano Dream: (Why do I want to learn to play the piano?) Example: I
want to play the piano like my grandpa. He's awesome! How do I want to
see myself in one year? Example: Playing well at my Spring Recital.
Playing in my school talent show.
What can I accomplish toward my piano dream this week? Example: Learn
the new piece my piano teacher assigned in G Major. Are there specific
goals that will help me achieve this? Examples: Memorize Five-Finger
Hand Position in G;
What are some good habits that will help me get to my goals? Examples:
Set aside a specific time to practice each day; Avoid distractions
while practicing, such as television; Attend my piano lesson with my
teacher each week. By keeping a piano journal students can see the
steady progress they have achieved. Including photographs of recitals
and recordings let's kids celebrate their success. As they grow and
gain experience, they learn to set larger goals that take longer to
achieve, and go on to reach their piano dreams and other life goals.
That's the beauty of the goal getting process. It's transferable to
all areas of our lives. So don't wait to give your child the gift of
piano lessons and help them to experience the value of a dream. The
resources below include examples of children achieving innovative
piano goals that take advantage of today's modern technology.

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