Piano Exploration for Young Children in an Informal Educational Setting

Abstract

Drawing on the philosophy of informal learning, this paper describes the design of a piano lesson framework intended for young children under the age of five.  The focus of the design is on piano exploration and overall musical development, in an atmosphere conducive to young children’s learning. The nature of the child and the nature of the teacher in such a setting is discussed, with emphasis on the collaborative relationship the child and teacher may develop when given the parameters of an informal educational space.