My wife and I are planning to introduce our 4.5 year old to piano. What do you recommend to make this something fun?
Lady Haddock and I both played when we were young, and can still play a little, so we can model how playing an instrument is fun. I also play guitar and bass, and our daughter has enjoyed playing guitar with me, as well as exploring the sounds my MIDI keyboard, Maschine, and Minilogue make. All of those require dad's participation, though, and I think she'd be receptive to something she can use solo. She likes going to the music store and playing with the pianos and proudly announces that she's playing some or other song.
She will get lessons from a professional teacher who works with young kids. We will keep the experience low pressure and light—we're not trying to raise the next Lang Lang.
Did you have a good experience introducing your young child to music lessons? What worked? What didn't?