Saturday, December 1, 2018

Reasons Children Could Be Quitting Piano

By Steven Graham


Every parent takes pride in his or her child being a musical instrumentalist. Many look for the best schools and enroll their children. It is disheartening when to see them quitting piano classes before they become masters. What could be the reason and how can the issue be reversed? Here are a few explanations and remedies to consider.

The learner has no time to practice. This means that learning will not be progressing at the desired pace. Children could have homework to deal with or games and time with their peers. With no time to practice, even the little that is taught in class will evaporate. Make it mandatory to practice and provide the resources required. When learners have sufficient time for practice, they master the art faster and will not quit.

Check whether the trainer is handling the students well. Musical instruments are supposed to be fun. Further, children have very sensitive personalities. If they are not handled well, they will abandon learning. Good handling involves speaking in a soft tone and explaining the concepts clearly. Identify a trainer who has a reputation of handling children well. You will keep learners in class longer.

The children could be under too much pressure to lean music. Ideally, musical instruments are supposed to be great fun. At the tender age, pushing learners too much is discouraging. At a tender age, children should be allowed to learn at own pace. They should also be allowed to be creative in order exercise their uniqueness. Allow each student to learn at own pace.

Did your child choose piano or was it by force. In other case, it is the only musical instrument available to the class. Forcing the child will result in negative reaction, including quitting. If there are other instruments, allow the child to choose. You may even try one instrument at a time until you discover the one he or she loves most.

Choose a time when there are no activities demanding his or her attention. This means that attention will not be divided. Other children could be playing in the field or your child is too sleepy to learn. Even a child who is extremely passionate about music will abandon learning if other activities come in between. Ensure that the sessions are facilitated, including provision of instruments and the presence of a qualified teacher.

Competition is important when children are learning. When there is no competition, learners are complacent. With competition, they also show off a lot. There is also motivation because one can spot areas of strength and weakness while getting assistance from peers. Without competition, creativity will be diminished. Enter the children into contests and they will always look forward to the lesson.

Children and learners quit for a reason. You should investigate the reason and look for a solution. Avoid too much pressure by encouraging them to learn. Provide a friendly learning environment and you will soon have a proficient pianist. Allow each student to learn at own pace and the results will be encouraging. Learning must also be out of free will especially if you want to encourage creativity.




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