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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, but I am now a public school music teacher and third generation piano teacher.  I think you have to consider what you want your child to get out of it.  I love music, so does DH (he is also a musician).  Our 3yo DS is fascinated with music and will easily sit through a 2 hour symphony concert since we frequently listen to classical music at home and he enjoys watching the musicians play in person.  He fiddles around with his toy piano and my violin on occasion and buzzes on DH's trumpet mouthpiece.  We will have him start piano lessons around 5 or 6 as it will serve as an excellent basis for any instrument he should choose later in life.  I don't care if he becomes a professional musician or not, but playing music is an incredible outlet for expressing oneself.  However, if your child does not enjoy music you should not force it - that will push her away more.  What I tell my students' parents is to set up a daily time to practice and stick with it.  It truly does not have to be hours and hours, just 15 to 30 minutes to go through their lesson assignment 5 days a week in the beginning.  If your child never practices, they will never get better and thus will become bored and want to give it up.  You also have to find the right teacher to match your child's personality.  [/quote]

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