Music is therapeutic, fun and offers a chance for learning.
Statistics show that students who play a musical instrument or sing are
more likely to succeed in other subjects. So how do you encourage your
child to play?
Listen To Music Together
The first thing you can do to encourage interest in music is to play music! Listening to music has
all sorts of benefits
for you and your child, but listening to a wide range of styles and
genres can expose your child to different kinds of music and different
musical instruments. Classical music and jazz music in particular
feature wind instruments and string instruments that you might encourage
your child to learn how to play down the line.
Search For Lessons
Whether or not you know how to play an instrument yourself, you can
find teachers at school or in your community who offer lessons.
Music lessons Boston
are easy to find just by reaching out to schools or doing a search on
the internet. If your child's school has a music program, lessons can
help your child get one on one time with a teacher so they can learn
more about playing and hopefully get excited about bringing their new
skills to their band or orchestra program. If you cannot afford lessons,
some schools offer scholarships that your student can apply for. Either
way, initiating music lessons gets your child involved in playing.
Be Supportive
Many students will learn how to play an instrument at an early age
and then quit if they get bored or if they do not like their music
teachers. One way you can help your student grow to love playing an
instrument is by getting involved and being supportive of what the
student wants to do. This looks like letting your child pick what
instrument they would like to play, showing up for concerts and
volunteering at music events. If you play an instrument, this is a great
chance to go with your child to the local community band as well, and
make music part of your family tradition.
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