7 Ways to Help with Your Child\'s Music Education - PDF document

7 Ways to Help with Your Child's Music Education When children begin music lessons , some parents have little music experience and feel unsure of their role. As they wonder how to help, parents have common questions like whether to assist their children with completing written assignments, providing an appropriate level of communication with the teacher, the amount of help to offer th eir kids with music during practice, and how much music they should learn. Thankfully, there's a lot that nonmusical, musical, and even busy parents can do to enable their children to have productive sessions. Such involvement should be moderate and positi ve to allow them to experience and appreciate music fully. Below are the ways parents can help their children excel at music. 1) Praise Them for Hard Work To help your child learn, you can applaud them for their daily practice and performances. Learning most instruments takes years of dedication and training, which is not easy in today's culture of instant fulfillment. Therefore, as much as the outcome, pare nts should emphasize the process even when listening to wrong notes. When students see the value of their work, they are encouraged and committed to the art. 2) Help Them Create an Area JUST for Music A special music area can be an extra room or their room. You can include items like a metronome, a music stand, an instrument stand, and a way to listen to their favorite music, like a CD player or an Alexa. This way, they can play uninterrupted from outside distractions like pets, cel l phones, siblings, and friends in this place. The student should also take pride in ownership to encourage learning. You can support your child this way even if you don't love music or are busy. 3) Promote Their Interest To practice, the child needs to find enjoyment in playing music by developing intrinsic motivation. Therefore, you can help them create a schedule that fits their activities. For instance, we recommend young beginners between 5 and 7 years of age to just practice for around 5 minutes ea ch day; 8 - 12 year - olds can practice up to 10 minutes a day to start out; and 13 - year - olds and up can practice around 15 minutes to start. Also, when practicing, make sure to peek as a fan, and cheer them on, to let them know you're interested and excited i n the progress they're making. 4) Focus on the Long Term Inevitably, music lessons might seem boring after a few months, and kids get tempted to give up. In such instances, children need extra push and motivation. Urge them to focus on the long - term, si nce persistence is the core value taught through music. You can help them focus on the long - term by taking them to a concert or show that features their instrument. Better still, buy them some new music that they can listen to. These strategies can help th em think more about the long - term benefits of 'sticking with it'. 5) Help them Find the Right Instruments There are practicalities to consider when your child is learning new instruments. For instance, if you live in an apartment, avoid drums, and steer clear of the harp or double b ass with a small car. Instead, find instruments that inspire the kids as they can stick with them longer. Similarly, avoid poor - quality instruments that may not sound right no matter how the child practices. 6) Be a Role Model The family environment is the best for young musicians when playing, discussing, and listening to music. If you don't play music, consider learning with the child or learn from what they already know. Besides, make recordings of their playing and listen to them for fun, pointing ou t how good they sound! And make sure you're listening to other music that features their instrument in the house, to show them you care and you're engaged. You can also play classical music in the house to show your passion and enthusiasm. 7) Encourage Communication Students mostly quit music lessons due to a lack of communication. The interaction between the learner and the teacher is vital, and parents have a role in opening up such channels. When students are struggling, you can notify their teacher. They will experiment with other techniques to reengage the child. Open and transparent communication ensures a higher chance of success. Conclusion Although there is a need for the child to develop motivation and independence when practicing music, parenta l involvement, especially in the early years, is imperative. It aids the student in acquiring skills and habits like organization and time management. Ready to take the next step? Reach out to us to set up a free trial lesson, and we'll send one of our awesome teachers to your home to get your child started on their path to falling in love with music.