Don't force your child to practice. If there are times when your child is not as interested in practicing as he or she previously has been, consult with your child's music teacher to discover ways to re-stimulate the student's interest and understanding of the benefits of practicing. Ask your child to play practice pieces for the family. Playing for the family increases the understanding of the worth and results of practice for both student and parents. In addition, it gets the whole family involved in your child's musical development.
Music is an activity the whole family can enjoy together.
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