The truth is, practice makes better! No one is perfect! Please help your child progress in their musical career by helping them practice effectively! Some quick tips:
- Provide a music stand.
- Be sure your child has a designated place to practice. Upstairs in their room or out in the garage does not motivate them to practice. They want you to hear them! Find a place away from distractions (maybe the dining room?) where you can hear your child practice. Praise them every time!
- Provide consistency in practice time! Twenty minutes, 5 days a week is ample practice time for your child. You can split this up into two, 10 minute sessions if you'd like.
- Have your child keep their instrument out and in sight! It's a great idea to unpack the instrument and put the music on the stand as soon as they come home. That way, they'll pick up their instrument more often!
- Make practice time fun by praising them and having them play for others. Ask them what they've learned and what they're working on. Try to play their instrument! Children love to teach their parents.
- For 2nd year students, provide an electronic tuner if you can. It helps them SO much!
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