Both the instructor's and the students' efforts are important to maximize the students' progress and performance.

Learning to play the piano is impossible without much actual playing. This requires significant effort on the part of the student and daily practice. The student will progress only to the extent that he or she practices and practices well.

Thus, the student needs to be eager to learn and make every effort to improve his/her performance.

For children, family support is necessary. Parents should support them by attending/watching their practicing, encouraging them and giving advice to improve their playing skills. They need to keep encouraging their children by practicing, listening and playing together until consistent practice becomes their daily habit.

Constant communication among the instructor, students and parents is vital to develop trusting relationships and to maximize the student’s musical progress.