How can a parent help his/her child to succeed in his/her music studies?
As with anything, improving in music takes practice. The parent’s role in facilitating a regular practice regimen is essential. Here are some ways to make practicing easier: • Time – Set the same time every day to practice so it becomes part of a routine or habit. This works particularly well for children. Generally the earlier in the day the practicing can occur, the less reminding is required by parents to get the child to practice. • Repetition – We recommend this method when setting a practice schedule for beginners. For a young child, a 20 or 30 minute practice requirement can seem like an eternity. Instead of setting a time frame, we use repetition. For example, practice this piece 4 times every day and this scale 3 times a day. In this way, the child is not as inclined to watch the clock, but rather focuses more on the tasks at hand. • Rewards – This works very well for both children and adult students. Some adults reward themselves with a cappuccino after a successful week of p
