Parents can begin by providing the example of a disciplined life. Your child's teacher will have recommendations to make home practice successful, so be sure to follow them. Here are some other ideas you might want to try. Some teachers describe the intermediate stage as a black hole because it seems to cover a large range of repertoire and technique and the range of skills is impossible to describe with precision. A number of students stop formal lessons when entering this stage, often opting to concentrate on other interests.
Intermediate students have the skills to study light classical and popular favorites on their own.
It is probably at this stage that you and your child should discuss the student's continued formal instruction. Attitude plays a more critical role with the increased challenges and time required to further develop technical and musical skills. The interaction between student and teacher may changes because the emphasis of study shifts from student-centered exploration towards a stronger focus on the music itself with complementary technical study. On occasion, you may need find another teacher for your child if the teacher wants to transfer intermediate and more advanced students to other studios, or if the child is not being challenged enough by a teacher. While books and recordings of the intermediate stage may be more expensive than preparatory material, the repertoire of this level will be the beginning of a solid music library that can be enjoyed for years.