Here are some things that will help your piano student thrive:

• A real piano that is regularly tuned, or a digital piano (or keyboard on a sturdy stand) that has weighted keys. Weighted keys build finger strength and allow for greater control of the instrument.
• A quiet, interruption-free place to practice.
• Enough easy music books to keep them busy. What counts as “easy” will change as they get better at reading music.
• Listening to great pianists, watching performances on YouTube, and going to an occasional concert such as the Colorado Symphony. Here’s a YouTube playlist to get you started! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFqkljqNdvKfG7hh0QM_9iJHr7gVzBPy
• Encouragement to practice for at least 10 minutes each day. 10 minutes is long enough accomplish something useful and to get into a groove possibly resulting in a much longer session.

Happy piano playing!