PARENT TEACHER STUDENT
Parents – your part is:
- TO CHOOSE THE BEST TEACHER
Ensure a solid foundation for your child’s musical education by choosing the best teacher available. Very young children (4 to 6 years of age) should be entrusted only to a teacher who has had special training and/or experience in teaching this age group.
- TO COOPERATE
Be aware of weekly assignments. See that they are completed. Occasional parent-teacher conferences are invaluable, but these should not be held in the presence of the child. Report any change in attitude. Attend an occasional lesson.
- TO KEEP INSTRUMENTS IN GOOD CONDITION
Keep your piano in tune and any instrument in good repair at all times. Failure to do so will cause untold damage to the child’s musical ear and to their morale.
- TO ENCOURAGE LISTENING
Give your child every available opportunity of hearing all kinds of music. You can help them.
- TO SUPERVISE PRACTICE
Set aside definite periods of the day for practice. Practice is “homework” too. For small children, short periods are preferable to one long one. Supervision is all-important
- ENCOURAGE PERFOMANCE
Encourage your child to participate in recitals, festivals etc… and to perform at home for family and friends. When he/she does so express appreciation and praise.
- TO USE GOOD JUDGEMENT
Careful selection and limiting of extra-curricular activity prevents undue tension and allows for greater progress in selected studies.
- TO AVOID UNETHICAL PRACTICE
Discuss problems with present teacher before approaching a new teacher.
- TO ENCOURAGE REGULAR ATTENDANCE AT LESSONS
A missed lesson hinders progress. A child who has not practiced needs a lesson more than ever, to re-inspire him/her and help them correct old mistakes and avoid new ones.
SHOW YOUR CHILD THAT HIS/HER MUSICAL PROGRESS IS IMPORTANT!
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