​Finding a place in the house that can be their "practice area"
2. These instruments are not toys. They are very fragile - precision instruments.
3. Encourage them to play for you and relatives once they learn some songs.
frustrating than trying to play an instrument that does not work properly.
them to "persevere."Please feel free to call the band office if you need help (281) 985-6580.
need slide oil and valve oil. Music stands are necessary for home practice. Metronome/tuners, polishing cloths, CDs of the instrument, are great holiday gift ideas.
9. Please consider taking a few lessons on the instrument yourself, it will give you better insight into what your student is going through, and it may be fun for your child as well as yourself. Duets, trios, get the whole family involved!
10. As teachers, we try to set the students up for success. We want them to succeed. Let us know what we can do to help!
Encourage your child to play for family and friends.
Offer compliments and encourage regularly.
Expose your child to a wide variety of music, including concerts and recitals.
Encourage your child to talk with you about his or her lesson.
Make sure your child's instrument is always in good working order.
Allow your child to play many types of music, not just study pieces.
Listen to your child practice, acknowledge improvement.
Helpyour child build a personal music library.
Try to get your child to make a minimum two-year commitment to his or her ​music studies.
Don't insist your child play for others when they don't want to.
Don't ridicule or make fun of mistakes or less-than-perfect playing.
Don't apologize to others for your child's weak performance.
Don't start you child on an instrument that is in poor condition.
Don't expect rapid progress and development in the beginning.
In the event your child loses interest in his or her music studies, don't panic.
Discuss the situation with your child to determine why their interest is declining.
Talk to your child's Band Director to see what might be done to rekindle their enthusiasm.
Encourage your child to stick with band for an agreed to period of time.