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Reasons Your Children Could Be Quitting Piano

By Steven Graham


At a young age, almost every child wants to be a pianist. Parents want to see their children achieve the best. They therefore enter them into music lessons with all the hope and enthusiasm. All is well until your child shocks you one day that he or she is quitting piano classes. Many questions will come to mind. Here are some of the expert explanations on why they might be dropping the classes.

The learner has no time to practice. This means that learning will not be progressing at the desired pace. Children could have homework to deal with or games and time with their peers. With no time to practice, even the little that is taught in class will evaporate. Make it mandatory to practice and provide the resources required. When learners have sufficient time for practice, they master the art faster and will not quit.

Poor handling by trainer will also discourage most children from continuing with the lessons. Children are extremely sensitive and will avoid anyone who is not treating them well. Proper handling demands speaking in soft tones and making clear explanations. Choose a trainer with a history of handling children professionally.

Too much pressure will discourage children from continuing with lessons. Children consider music lessons to be for fun. They therefore expect to be treated with ease. It might be impossible for them to learn if they are handled like it is a fun day. However, do not be too harsh that they fail to desire to return. There are trainers who are gifted in explaining concepts to children until they understand. Choose such trainers.

Do not force children to learn any musical instrument. There are numerous options beyond the piano. They include trumpet, brass instruments, drums, percussion and such other options. If they are forced to learn one over the other, you will have a hard time keeping them in class. Consider trying out several instruments to see which one is a favorite.

The time chosen should be exclusive for musical lessons. The results are not encouraging when other activities are competing for the attention of the learner. It could be a desire to join peers in the field or the child is too sleepy. Full concentration means that one learns faster and enjoys the sessions. Provide the instruments required to learn. The teacher should also be competent enough to make learning fun.

Lack of competition or company is a discouraging factor when children want to learn musical instruments. It helps when he or she has a friend to take the lessons with. Your child will also be competing and showing off skills already learnt. Learning in solitude does not motivate children at all. They love company and engaging in competitions. Take the learner for competitions and schedule classes alongside those of other students to make the environment friendly.

Children and learners quit for a reason. You should investigate the reason and look for a solution. Avoid too much pressure by encouraging them to learn. Provide a friendly learning environment and you will soon have a proficient pianist. Allow each student to learn at own pace and the results will be encouraging. Learning must also be out of free will especially if you want to encourage creativity.




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