Every year almost 100% of public school students begin an instrument through their school's music program (if a program exists). One or two years later, more than 50% of students quit; unable to enjoy all that music education has to offer for the … [Continue reading]
Practicing a musical instrument regularly is tough for most kids. That does not mean that when your child is giving you a hard time about practicing it means that they hate music and want to quit. They just don't like practicing, and … [Continue reading]
Whether it is right away or later on in a child's music "career", studying privately yields amazing benefits for the young musician. Students who study privately will improve much faster than students who don't and tend to have more opportunity to … [Continue reading]
One of the biggest reasons students quit their instrument is because they did not pick the right one (for them) in the first place. If a child doesn't pick the right instrument from the start, motivation to practice will disappear very quickly. In … [Continue reading]
When I first started writing this blog, it was with the public school parent in mind. I imagined that 4th or 5th had rolled around, and that your child had picked an instrument through their school music program....off we go! But many parents … [Continue reading]
Let me preface this article by saying that my wife and I are professional musicians, and still we lost our minds (and my hair) getting my son to practice piano each night. It doesn't need to be this way. Learn from our mistakes. Our kids have … [Continue reading]
What an exciting day! The first day a child receives their instrument is always wonderful. When your son/daughter opens that instrument case for the first time, they want to be good at playing it. It goes without saying that your child will … [Continue reading]
Before I go on, let's get one thing straight: Everyone is capable of playing an instrument at a proficient level with the right support and mindful practice. Therefore, the first step is the most crucial: picking an instrument that suits your … [Continue reading]
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