Parent Resources

I strongly encourage you to become involved in your student’s musical success this year. By helping to remind them to practice, asking to hear them play often, showing enthusiasm about upcoming performances, and generally being interested in the program, you can foster an encouraging environment for your student's growing musicianship!

Please use the links below to learn more about the benefits of music education and how you can help your student have a successful and rewarding experience playing an instrument. Thank you for all you do to support your student in their musical endeavors!

Need an instrument, a loaner instrument, or supplies....?

Zeswitz Music

5550 Perkiomen Avenue

Reading, PA, 19606

610-582-2081

www.zeswitzmusic.com

Representative: Tom Kelly (visits on Mondays)

How to Create the Perfect Practice Session for your Child ·If parents spend a minimal amount of time helping their child out in the beginning stages of their musical instruction, there is a great chance that the child will continue playing throughout their school life and reap all the amazing benefits music education has to offer.

How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita CollinsWhen you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What’s going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians’ brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout.