Practicing
How much should my child practice during the week?
- The vague answer to this would be enough to accomplish the goals set during the previous lesson. Some teachers like to set a time limit on practicing. I find this to vary from student to student. It is more important that parents’ help make practicing a priority in the home (like homework), and schedule their child’s day to incorporate practicing into it.
- We all have busy weeks! Try, as much as you can, to establish piano practicing into your daily routine. Also, don’t be afraid to make it fun, and offer rewrards or incentives for practice!
Should parents supervise practicing?
- At the early age, parents should absolutely supervise practicing, as you supervise homework. However, your goal in time should be independence on the child’s part.
What is the parent’s role in piano lessons?
- Parents are responsible for bringing their children to piano lessons and picking them up in a timely manner, and if need be, supervising practicing throughout the week. Parents should also commit to supporting their children in their participation in recitals, festivals, and competitions. Most importantly, parents should be the ones clapping the loudest, and smiling the widest at the recitsl. Our job as parents is to tell our children how proud we are of them for learning such a valuable skill such as piano playing.
What is the student’s role in piano lessons?
- Students are responsible for being prepared at their lessons (bringing the correct music, practicing, etc.). Also, students should exhibit a willingness to learn during their lesson.
- I hope that all of my students come into their lessons with excitement and leave with a wonderful feeling of acomplishment. We are learning, but we are also have fun!