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Support from parent and family are extremely important in encouraging a student in his/her piano studies, especially for young children. This article discusses fun ideas to include the family in a student’s practice!
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When it comes to motivating students to practice, parents and the teacher must work together to find methods that would best encourage practice at home.
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A helpful reminder for teachers and parents to give positive instructions that would enhance students’ performances, encourage good practices, and reinforce positive behavior.
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Parental involvement is a very important part of learning an instrument, especially for young students. This article discusses how parents can help to set up a proper practice schedule, to provide a suitable practice environment, and to give positive encouragements.
12 ways to encourage children to practice
Encourage your child to practice by setting up the optimal practice space – consider the location of the piano, organization of the space, and possibility of interaction with other family members.
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From establishing a practice routine, setting up a positive practice environment, to providing encouragements, parents have an important role in their children’s piano practices!
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How parents participate in a child’s practice session has a great impact on building positive practice habits and attitude.
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It is not practice duration that is important, but the quality of practice that makes a difference. Set daily goals for efficient practice and motivation.
How to Motivate Your Child to Practice
Informal music making in the home, with or without formal music lessons, can lead to better literacy, numeracy, social skills, and emotional skills.
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Involvement and appropriate feedback from parents are important in encouraging and motivating the child’s artistic efforts.
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Research find various factors to influence young students to continue playing music into adulthood, such as starting lessons early, positive attitude from parents towards practice, etc. Refer to the article below for more details.
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Creating a musical environment at home will help your child to appreciate and value music, whether or not they have started taking music lessons.
Creating a Musical Home Environment
An interesting article about the benefits of extracurricular activities and the importance of balance.
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Families can help to create positive and fun ways for children to practice that would develop into self-motivation at a later age.
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