You’ve heard all of the benefits of music lessons, but how do you get your child to practice piano once she’s in them? No one enjoys pleading and negotiating about practicing when there are so many other things to worry about in the day. While some students will practice without any help, others may need gentle coaxing. It is quite common that young children will need parental guidance when practicing. We’ve listed a few tips to help: 1) Figure out when your child practices t

Calyx is eight years old and is one of the most self-motivated students I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He has been taking piano lessons consistently with me for three years. He is eager, incredibly smart, polite, and always applies what he learns in his lessons. As his teacher, I try to help him become a better musician, but the truth is that the student is the one who must do 90% of the work, outside of his or her lessons. Calyx is a great example of this, and a stea