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Developing Great Practice Habits
Part 1
Many of our families ask about practicing at home: what is normal, how to practice, what to do when students don't practice. The problem of not practicing is VERY common. It is in fact normal. This article is the first in a series to help you as the parent help your young musician to develop great practice habits.
You may not realize how important your role is as a parent of a young musician. Your child will look to you for your example of enthusiasm, work ethic, practice expectations, and enjoyment.
If you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, your child will be excited to learn. If you express joy and encouragement when they practice and perform, they will gain more enjoyment and satisfaction. If you show how impressed you are with their progress, they will be motivated to work even more on their instrument. You are super important!
Sometimes, even if you are doing all those things, there is a natural inclination to go through cycles or periods when the student gets bored or other issues are causing them not to practice.
So what do we do with this problem of not practicing?
There are several ways to deal with this and this series will help you and your child be successful in their musical endeavor. We will go through the common reasons for lack of practice and present solutions for each situation.
One of the most important things is when you start to notice this problem, please let your instructor know as soon as possible so they can be aware as well. Communication is key. The instructor probably knows that your child is not practicing but you can probably help them determine some of the underlying reasons.
There is hope and with your help, your child will be a better person if they work through this problem and persevere! The success of getting through a tough time in music will help them in every other situation in their life by developing discipline, perseverance, and confidence. In part 2, we will talk about the top reasons students don't practice.
In the meantime, make sure to make music an enjoyable part of your day!
Dawn Elmer
Academy Director
You may not realize how important your role is as a parent of a young musician. Your child will look to you for your example of enthusiasm, work ethic, practice expectations, and enjoyment.
If you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, your child will be excited to learn. If you express joy and encouragement when they practice and perform, they will gain more enjoyment and satisfaction. If you show how impressed you are with their progress, they will be motivated to work even more on their instrument. You are super important!
Sometimes, even if you are doing all those things, there is a natural inclination to go through cycles or periods when the student gets bored or other issues are causing them not to practice.
So what do we do with this problem of not practicing?
There are several ways to deal with this and this series will help you and your child be successful in their musical endeavor. We will go through the common reasons for lack of practice and present solutions for each situation.
One of the most important things is when you start to notice this problem, please let your instructor know as soon as possible so they can be aware as well. Communication is key. The instructor probably knows that your child is not practicing but you can probably help them determine some of the underlying reasons.
There is hope and with your help, your child will be a better person if they work through this problem and persevere! The success of getting through a tough time in music will help them in every other situation in their life by developing discipline, perseverance, and confidence. In part 2, we will talk about the top reasons students don't practice.
In the meantime, make sure to make music an enjoyable part of your day!
Dawn Elmer
Academy Director
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