Reshmi Patel • December 6, 2021

Goal Setting Tips for Piano Students

Once you start to get into the swing of the foundational aspects of the piano, you may find that you have so much you’d like to learn moving forwards. Here are some ideas to guide you in your journey of goal setting:


1.      Clarify the Goal


We recommend sharing the goal with your piano teacher or mentor so they can support you in working towards this goal. It’s likely they will have supported a student who has been in a similar position so can guide you using their experience.


2.      Action plan


What is the time frame to achieve the goal? This could be several weeks, months or years away depending on the complexity and size of the goal.


Which actionable steps can you take each day, week or month? This could help the goal seem less overwhelming.


Which parts of the action plan are non-negotiable? This is most important when you are busy with other areas of life e.g. school exams or social events.


3.      Accountability


Whilst we can sometimes drive ourselves when we know we are working towards a goal, there will be challenges along the way where we could use a little extra support.


We recommend telling your piano teacher or mentor, friends and family who may be able to understand what you are going through to support you during this time by reminding you of why you started.


Remember that when you are trying out these hacks to look at them little and often but also be patient with yourself. If you wish to know more about these hacks and resources, feel free to take a look around our website or connect with us directly!

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