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5 Things to Keep in Mind Before a Child’s Piano Recital

5 Things to Keep in Mind Before a Child’s Piano Recital
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If you’re taking lessons in instruments like the piano or violin, the most exciting moment is probably the recital.

Having people listen to your performance and enjoy it—this is a special privilege for those who make music.

When your child appears in a recital held once every year or two, what should you keep in mind so that, by working together as a family, you can both do your best, have fun, and make it a memorable event?

From a teacher’s perspective, I’ve summed up five key points to keep in mind in advance.

Costume (prepare clothes and shoes, perform wearing them, greetings, walking)

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These days, we live in a convenient world where you can buy dresses on the internet.

Just looking and thinking, “Which one should I choose?” makes me excited.

But often, the really cute items I want are sold out in just the right size, or the restock date is TBD—such a bummer.

It's only natural that the cute and good-looking ones sell first.

When it comes to the stage, you end up wearing things you’re not used to wearing in everyday life.

It will greatly affect both the performance and the feelings.

It’s important to get everything ready as soon as possible and, in addition to practicing the performance while wearing it, to repeatedly practice walking and bowing.It is.

It is strictly prohibited to bring shoes used outdoors directly onto the stage.It is.

They should be prepared separately from outdoor shoes and changed into at the venue.

If you wear outdoor shoes, please wipe the soles clean, bring a separate pair of outdoor shoes, and change into them at the venue.

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Stage manners

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Do not turn your back on the customer.is the ironclad rule.

Since you've taken the trouble to listen, I want you to be able to enjoy it comfortably.

If a small gesture makes someone uncomfortable, it can ruin everything—even if you worked hard practicing and finally made it onto the stage.

After greeting someone, it is absolutely unacceptable to abruptly turn around and head straight for your chair.

No matter how well you perform, you won’t get a perfect score.

Before sitting in a chair, the basic rule is to face the guest first, then walk around to the side farther from the guest before taking your seat.

It’s no exaggeration to say that every movement on stage is being watched by the audience.

You must perform each movement carefully.

In many cases, you can work on slightly more advanced pieces.

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I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t want to play the piano coolly in front of others.

When playing in front of others, I don’t want to embarrass myself; I want people to say things like, “You were great,” or “That was wonderful,” and, more than anything, I want to savor the feeling of having overcome it.

Therefore,Even with pieces that are a bit difficult and hard to tackle normally, if I instinctively think, “I want to play this,” I can put in the effort.

If you really dislike difficult pieces, increasing the number of pieces is one possible option.

It expresses the confidence and pride of saying, “I can play this many!”

I hope it will skillfully flatter their pride and serve as a springboard for a major level-up.

Before the recital, have several small opportunities such as play-through sessions and open lessons.

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It's rare for someone to get it right from the start in a one-shot try, isn't it?

I believe that anyone, by accumulating small performances—such as in front of family, teachers, or friends—can gradually broaden their horizons toward larger stages.

Just having a different audience or performing in an unfamiliar environment makes me extremely nervous.

Similarly, recording is also effective.

When recording, there’s a sense of tension, and when listening back to the recording, even a small child has an ideal performance in mind and can calmly hear where it differs from that ideal.

I'm approaching re-recording so I can play it even better with a kind of exciting feeling. I’m even having fun adding some vocals while I’m at it.

A moderate sense of tension might actually feel pleasant.

The more situations you face that make you nervous, the more you get used to that nervousness and become aware of what happens to you when you feel nervous.

Health management (for your mother as well)

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It's not only the person themselves who has a hard time preparing for the recital.

Your family members will also be working hard together with you.

It's not that I'm playing anything, but when undertaking something big, there is always a significant hurdle, and the presence of family is a very important source of emotional support in facing it.

By repeatedly receiving your family's stern words of encouragement, you become able to do your best for the real performance.

We also sensitively pick up on your child’s anxieties.

My child’s feelings waver as time passes on the way to the performance.

How should I encourage someone when they know they need to practice but don’t actually do it?

And during the actual performance, your mother won't be on stage, so she won't be able to help with anything—such a frustrating feeling.

To be frank, you'll be jerked around.

Therefore, it’s important to manage your mother’s health as well.

Lastly

So, what did you think of these five things to keep in mind in advance for your child’s recital?

Since those were just five carefully selected items, I’m sure there are still many things you’re curious about.

Everyone, have fun and get through the recital!