Many people see setting smaller goals as a weakness in their own ability. By assisting our children and students in setting more appropriate goals, we are assisting in setting them up for success. Yes, I said the language of music. All of the activities you did to help support your child s learning of his native tongue are similar to the activities you could do to encourage the mastery of music. The most important skill a developing musician can learn is the art of listening.
Music is the art of listening in a highly specific way.
Before a person can listen in a very fine-tuned manner, he must first learn to listen in a much broader sense. See if he can hear the drum part or the guitar part or the different voices. Remember, the key is to enjoy the experience of music with your child. Your love will rub off on your child. Eventually, you will naturally expand your own horizons as well as your child s.