The question is floated often: when is the right time to start piano lessons? The answers to the following questions can provide clues as to whether a child is ready to begin piano study. Physical Readiness 1. Can the child cover five adjacent white keys on a standard-sized piano without unnatural stretching between the fingers? The hands should be relaxed and comfortable while playing the piano. Also consider that it's important to own an instrument with full-size keys in or