A substandard instrument may keep your child from producing quality sounds and becoming proficient in the proper playing technique of the instrument, potentially causing your child frustration. Ask your friends and neighbors for referrals. Contact school administrators and band directors. Professional music teachers will appreciate every question and welcome your concern that your child receives quality music instruction. Learning to play an instrument can help your child develop better concentration, coordination, critical thinking and communication skills.
Music also provides a positive outlet for creativity and self-expression.
Best of all, it can boost a child's self-esteem. However, in order to reap these rewards, a child must be motivated to continue to work toward a goal. A quality music teacher can make the difference in your child continuing music lessons over a number of years. Music lessons, as with anything new, can be a bit intimidating at first. The difference between choosing the right teacher and the wrong teacher can make or break your child's musical experience.