You’ve done the hard work of finding a teacher, setting up the first lesson, signing them up for weekly lessons, getting them the books and supplies that they will need for their lessons, and gotten through the excitement that comes along with first few weeks taking music lessons. Eventually though, as with anything in life, shiny things start to look dull. What can you as a parent do to help motivate your student to practice if their interest starts waning?
What are the lesser known benefits of learning piano?
What Qualities should a parent look for in a teacher?
What Kind of Styles of Music can Students Learn?
Once a student is interested in taking lessons, a common question is, what kind of styles of music can a student learn? The short answer, is that any style is possible to learn. The long answer is contingent on some specific things such as the level the student is at, the student’s age, their experience level, and the ability of the teacher to introduce them to the different styles.