在開始學鋼琴之最重要是認清自已的目標，了解自已到底是為了什麼而學鋼琴或者是想學哪一個範疇？有了目標之後，先看看自已能夠花多少時間和心機來練習，然後為自已設下一個合理的時限。再向導師說明自已的目標，與導師一起計劃課堂。 It is important to know your goal before starting learning the piano. You must understand why you wish to learn the piano or what aspects you want to learn. After having a goal, think about how much time you can put into practicing and set yourself a reasonable time limit for achieving your goal. The next step is to talk to your teacher about the goal and plan the lessons together!

有人認為小朋友 4 歲就可以學琴，這樣當然是沒有問題。但根據自身經驗，6至 8 歲的小朋友學習能力更佳。他們的理解和認知能力較好，讓他們在初級花的時間較少，也有能力打好基本功。相對上，比 4 歲的小朋友花更少的時間走更遠，也不會學壞手勢。 Some might think that it is best for children to start learning the piano the moment they turn 4, in which, there is no problem with that. However, based on my personal experience, 6 to 8 years old children learn better than a 4-year-old. That is because they have better recognition and understanding abilities which allow them to spend less time learning the basics and build a better foundation. Comparatively, they spend less time than a 4-years-old while achieving more.

兩者都可以。對初學者來說，鋼琴和數碼鋼琴的分別不大。會建議在一開始的學習階段選擇用數碼鋼琴，在後期 (五級或以上) 轉用鋼琴。這樣子可以在減少不必要的花費。再者，數碼鋼琴具不同的功能和聲效，可以增強小朋友對彈琴的好奇心和興趣。 Either will do. For a beginner, the differences between acoustic pianos and digital pianos are little. I would personally recommend using digital pianos in the beginning and later on (grade 5 or above) switch to an acoustic piano. This way, it saves unnecessary expenses (whether on piano maintenance or an expensive acoustic piano). In addition, a digital piano is equipped with different functions and sound effects which can enhance children’s curiosity and interest in learning the piano.

可以。對初學者來說，鋼琴和數碼鋼琴的分別不大。如果是學習流行音樂的話，數碼鋼琴是足夠的。數碼鋼琴具不同的功能和聲效，對學習流行音樂可能是更佳的選擇。 Yes. The differences between acoustic pianos and digital pianos are little for beginners. If you wish to learn pop music, digital piano is your go-to. They are equipped with different functions and sound effects, which may even be a better choice for learning pop music.

會的。在學習鋼琴的過程當中，不只是學了彈奏的技巧，更是學會了當中的樂理，而樂理都是所有樂器通用的語言。有了彈鋼琴的音樂背景和對音樂美感的理解，必然會在學習其他樂器時更易上手。 Yes. In the journey of learning the piano, you would learn about its music theory, other than the practical techniques. Music theory is a common language of all music instruments. With an understanding of music and musical background, it surely would be easier for you to learn other musical instruments.

學習鋼琴的好處多不勝數，對小朋友來說，在 'Effect of piano education on the attention skills of 7-12 year old children' 的研究指出，學習鋼琴可以提升7-12歲兒童的注意力和專注力、一般學習技能、學校表現、心理動作能力和心理發展。同時，學習鋼琴能培養個人的音樂藝術素養和全方位發展。對不同年紀的人士，學習鋼琴都是利多於弊。 There are countless advantages for learning the piano. According to 'Effect of piano education on the attention skills of 7-12 year old children', learning the piano can enhance attention and concentration, general learning skills, school success, psychomotor skills and mental development of 7 to 12 years-olds. At the same time, learning the piano can cultivate one’s expressive force and musical accomplishment and all-rounded development. Learning the piano brings advantages to people of all ages.

最理想的當然是每一天都花時間練習，但其實練習時間多並不代表練習效果好。要有進步，當然是要用正確和適合的練習方法，這比每日花 2 小時練習更重要。 Of course it is ideal to practice everyday. However, practicing more is not the equivalent of effective practice. In order to improve, you must use the correct and suitable method for practicing. This is even more important than practicing two hours everyday.