ArtistWorks:  How long have you been teaching piano lessons? 

Christie: I started teaching piano when I was 9 years olds - so (not to give away my age or anything)  31 years.

AW:  What age do you recommend people start taking piano lessons?

Christie:  5 years old if a parent can sit and practice with the child daily.  8 years old if the child is going to mostly do it on their own.  The most important training for Classical piano is the first few years when muscular and musical habits are formed.  These things can be learned later, but poor habits are hard to break and strong old habits make you sound like a genius. 

AW:  If someone has already been taking piano lessons with someone else, is there anything they'll need to know about the Peery Method and your style of teaching?

ArtistWorks:  How long have you been teaching piano lessons? 

Christie: I started teaching piano when I was 9 years olds - so (not to give away my age or anything)  31 years.

AW:  What age do you recommend people start taking piano lessons?

Christie:  5 years old if a parent can sit and practice with the child daily.  8 years old if the child is going to mostly do it on their own.  The most important training for Classical piano is the first few years when muscular and musical habits are formed.  These things can be learned later, but poor habits are hard to break and strong old habits make you sound like a genius. 

AW:  If someone has already been taking piano lessons with someone else, is there anything they'll need to know about the Peery Method and your style of teaching?