Learning piano helps build connections between the hand muscles and brain — a great way to stay mentally fit. Playing the piano contributes to the development of neural connections, enhancing mood, memory, and cognitive clarity. Even a brief exposure to musical training can yield lasting benefits for the brain.
For youngsters, piano playing fosters discipline, patience, and enhances academic skills. It also develops coordination and motor skills, involving the movement of hands, arms, and feet, and may even promote ambidexterity. Learning the musical patterns can help a child develop mnemonic methods, improving their memory skills. Additionally, through the musical learning process, both young and adult players acquire social skills and boost their self-confidence.
Learn to play the piano every Saturday afternoon (by appointment) at Sunshine Place with Mr. Jan Karlo Montemayor. Montemayor is a graduate of Sta. Isabel College Conservatory of Music – Major in Music Education, Piano Emphasis. The course on piano playing will tackle basic music concepts / theory, note & sight reading, ear training, proper hand and finger position, chords, and classical / pop music pieces.
The instructor will align his teaching style to the student’s personality and preferences to make each lesson more fun and full of learnings. The course will be offered in six, eight, and ten sessions. A session is scheduled for an hour.