Every day he was expected to sit down and practice. Every day was a battle. A year and a half later, David quit piano and took up electric guitar. Today practicing isn't an issue. He still doesn't take lessons, but he practices every day.
Parents try all sorts of things to get kids to practice music.
We prod, we push, we nag. They finally sit down to practice. Then, ten minutes later, they're outside shooting hoops. Yet in today's fast-paced culture, the notion of sitting down to practice scales is losing its appeal. Enticing your child to take up an instrument may be a challenge, but it's not impossible.