Supporting Your Child’s Musical Education

Give Positive Feedback:

Learning the piano is a skill that you should be very proud your child is learning. It doesn’t come easily and takes a lot of effort. Just as with any achievement, give your child positive words of encouragement to inspire and cheer students up. This will keep their spirits high and foster a love for the piano and music in general.

Get Involved:

• Try and sit with your child during the first couple months of beginning lessons, whether at lessons or for portions of practice session between lessons.

• Express interest and let them tell you about what they are learning during lessons. 

• Try and get them to play a portion they have learned or a whole piece. This will help them begin to mentally prepare for future recitals and performances. 

Set up a Practice Routine:

Choose a convenient time of day and devote it to practice. It doesn’t have to be long in duration. (Even 30 minutes a day goes a long way!) Just make sure it is consistent each day and that you plan it early in the day – before your child gets tired from homework and chores. Make sure you remind them and encourage them to practice. This will demonstrate to them that you are vested in their education and that you are paying attention to their progress.

Encourage the Learning Process:

Music is one of the first chances your child will get to express him or herself. However, piano, like any subject is challenging and requires focus and attention. This may be discouraging for a young or beginner student. As with any activity, there may be times your child expresses a desire to quit. This is normal! Keep in mind that learning anything (especially something which requires discipline) is a process with ups and downs. Remind your child of the benefits of what they are learning and how far they have come!

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