As a parent of a developing musician, you will need to take an active role in assisting your child with this endeavor.  

Please:

     1. ENCOURAGE PRACTICE!  - Parents can ask your student about their practice reflection homework.  This is a one question Google Classroom assignment turned in once a month.  

2. Practice should take place at least one day a week for at least 15 minutes per session.  Six practice sessions per month is a great goal.  Reward your student’s efforts, and praise their improvements.

     3. Help create a consistent time and place practice can be done without interruptions.  Don’t use practice as a punishment.

     4. Help your child practice by asking them: “What's the goal for your session?"  Students should play short sections slowly with a goal in mind during practice.  Practice is not playing through pieces you already know.

    5. Your child will need a music stand to assure good posture while playing.

    6. Check your child’s scores online in Aeries.   Grades are based on 60% Class and Concert Participation, and 40% on written and playing assignments.

Other things:

-Consider seeing a concert featuring your child’s instrument.

-If your student is showing dedication with their music study consider purchasing an instrument before they reach High School

 Instrument care guide:

• Always store the instrument in the case when not in use.  

• When it rains, use a plastic bag around the case when transporting the instrument to protect it.

• Check your student’s music book for further instrument care instructions.