Celebrations!

 

 

 

                                     A delicious celebration

Remember to celebrate the “little stuff”! Little stuff may include complimenting your child for singing, taking good care of their instrument, and hugging you after practicing.
All of the above are self-esteem builders and connectors to learning in other walks of life: counting of music leads to good math skills, reading symbols leads to good computer skills, reading the Italian directions in music leads to language skills, etc.
Enjoy your musical journey!

 

 

 

You Be The Teacher And I'll Be The Student





Sometimes it's fun to change roles during practice sessions with your child.  You might say to your son or daughter, "Okay, today you get to be the teacher."  "Come and sit in this special chair and I'll play your instrument today."  "You tell me what I'm doing well and not so well."  This can be a great insight to both you and your child!  Even if you, the parent, play the instrument terribly, it will still be lots of fun and give both of you clarity about what it's like to be in "each other's shoes".