This page has been designed to help parents create a successful experience.
January 25, 2022
Find an Audience
Research tells us that social learning encourages students to practice. Parents can encourage social learning by....
Listen to your child practice- even if it is while folding clothes or washing dishes.
Have your child call a family member to listen to them play a song.
Enroll them in our summer music camps
Share a video of a song they have learned with family
Sign up for one of our store virtual recitals or live recitals
Have them join an orchestra or band if playing the percussion, string, woodwind, or brass instrument
Learn the instrument with your child and play duets
Solitary learning works for those who are intrinsically motivated. However, this level of achievement tends to happen once they have developed the basic skills and are mature enough to use higher-order thinking skills. I encourage you to find an audience for your child.
January 10, 2022
Teaching Parents How to Practice Efficiently
Parents should know the weekly homework.
Parents need to make sure they have the correct equipment so the children are working smart and not working hard!
Music Stand at correct height
Bench at Correct Height
Good Posture
Good Hand Position
Keyboard with full size keys\Instrument at correct size
Parents need to allow the children to listen the music online to make sure the beat and pitches are correct.
Ask your child what the goal is each week.
Contact the teacher if you need extra tips or a recording of a song.
You do not always need your instrument to practice. Reading the notes and information on the music pages is also practicing.
Ask your teacher how you should practice. As pieces become harder, the “how” of practicing will change.
Portions of this information was retrieved from “Ep 36 Learning to Practice Effectively with Liz Trinidad” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-36-learning-to-practice-effectively-with-liz-trinidad/id1336178698?i=1000434236816.