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A 7-year-old Mirror fan plays Mirror hits｜Piano｜Student Story
From zero at age 4, two lessons a week, three years without a break. Xinyou turned practice into something she wanted to do — through the songs she loves.
Published 18 May 2024 · 1 min read · KARON Education
In one sentence: Xinyou started piano at KARON at 4 with no experience. By 7 she was playing Mirror's songs and performing at centre concerts and international competitions. The key wasn't talent — it was using the songs she loved to drive practice.
From "don't want to practise" to choosing her own songs
Her mum recalls: "The first year was coaxing. Once she fell for Mirror, her teacher simplified a Mirror song to her level — from that day she opened the lid herself."
Timeline
- Age 4: early-years group, keyboard geography, rhythm games
- Age 5: one-to-one, ABRSM Initial Grade repertoire
- Age 6: first centre concert
- Age 7: international children's piano competition; filmed for our Student Showcase
Three tips for parents
- Two lessons a week beats one at ages 4–6
- Let the child choose songs; the teacher makes them teachable
- A stage every term is the best motivation
