Gamification is the act of adding game mechanics to a learning experience to increase student interest, such as adding a point system or other rewards. Game-based learning is when a game is designed to be intrinsically educational and promote learning such as Scrabble. Both are effective methods of increasing engagement and sustained motivation in learning.

Learning piano is beneficial for people both with and without an ADHD diagnosis. Playing piano is a fantastic way to workout your brain, resulting in improved memory, increased IQ, and lower-risk of developing old-age diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Yes, group piano lessons help students learn faster, improve their social skills, and increase confidence when learning a new instrument. Students learn from one another and build friendships along the way when taught in groups. Students taking group lessons are also more motivated to learn, which in turn hastens their progress and boosts their problem-solving skills. 

The industry standard dictates students should take one piano lesson a week. The reason for this is with one week in between lessons; students should be able to practice on their own 2-3 times before their next lesson. 

Young scholars looking to play piano should start between ages 6-9. The piano is not a complicated instrument to play, so students can start fairly young to develop muscle memory, although older students may have an easier time learning to play.