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Conservatory of Music and the Arts
Lancaster--Canal Winchester
Lancaster--Canal Winchester
Encouraging Success in Music Lessons
Music lessons are an important opportunity to learn more than how to play a certain instrument.
They can be a very effective means to teach your child self-discipline and the rewards that come
from regular practice and hard work. Lessons now will also give your child a foundation for
enjoying music for a lifetime.
As a parent, you can help ensure your child’s success in music lessons. We have compiled the
following ideas from years of experience in teaching young children.
Plan a schedule with your child. It is easier to encourage practice when it occurs at the
same time every day. Try to find a time that is free from interruptions and your child can focus on
practice without worrying about other activities.
Show interest in what your student is learning and studying. Ask questions about the
pieces and ask for demonstrations of what he/she is learning. Give positive feedback on the
songs.
Ask him/her to teach you something that he/she is learning. This can help your student
secure the knowledge and understand the concepts better.
Don’t give up too easily. Music study can be frustrating as the concepts get harder, but so
can math or reading. Be sympathetic but encouraging. Help your child break down pieces into
smaller sections to make it easier or do shorter practice sessions to alleviate frustration. Also
talk to the teacher at the next lesson; he/she may have other ways to teach a concept to your
child.
Help your child set goals, both short and long-term. At first, it may just be to remember
which note is which, then goals can progress to learning longer pieces and participating in
recitals. This helps the child see the progress that is being made in the lessons.
Remember that the overall goal of music lessons is to learn to enjoy music. Every child
learns at a different pace. If possible, play duets with your child. Listen to his/her favorite song.
Be excited about what he/she is learning. Listen to good music with your child so that he/she
can see what is possible on the instrument.
If you are willing to help your child through what may be hard in learning a musical instrument,
perhaps more than music will be learned. Perhaps your child can also learn a little something
about life. Good luck!
They can be a very effective means to teach your child self-discipline and the rewards that come
from regular practice and hard work. Lessons now will also give your child a foundation for
enjoying music for a lifetime.
As a parent, you can help ensure your child’s success in music lessons. We have compiled the
following ideas from years of experience in teaching young children.
Plan a schedule with your child. It is easier to encourage practice when it occurs at the
same time every day. Try to find a time that is free from interruptions and your child can focus on
practice without worrying about other activities.
Show interest in what your student is learning and studying. Ask questions about the
pieces and ask for demonstrations of what he/she is learning. Give positive feedback on the
songs.
Ask him/her to teach you something that he/she is learning. This can help your student
secure the knowledge and understand the concepts better.
Don’t give up too easily. Music study can be frustrating as the concepts get harder, but so
can math or reading. Be sympathetic but encouraging. Help your child break down pieces into
smaller sections to make it easier or do shorter practice sessions to alleviate frustration. Also
talk to the teacher at the next lesson; he/she may have other ways to teach a concept to your
child.
Help your child set goals, both short and long-term. At first, it may just be to remember
which note is which, then goals can progress to learning longer pieces and participating in
recitals. This helps the child see the progress that is being made in the lessons.
Remember that the overall goal of music lessons is to learn to enjoy music. Every child
learns at a different pace. If possible, play duets with your child. Listen to his/her favorite song.
Be excited about what he/she is learning. Listen to good music with your child so that he/she
can see what is possible on the instrument.
If you are willing to help your child through what may be hard in learning a musical instrument,
perhaps more than music will be learned. Perhaps your child can also learn a little something
about life. Good luck!
| 711 North Columbus Street Lancaster, OH 43130 740-681-2792 info@LancasterConservatoryOfMusic.com |
6760 Thrush Drive, Suite F
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-834-1936
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-834-1936
