Practice Makes Perfect!

Teacher Michelle's Music Studio

Michelle MacArthur, Certified MYC® Teacher
www.teachermichelle.com
teachermichelle@silk.net
(250) 712-0901

 

 

Practice Makes Perfect

The healthy habit of learning music requires the cooperative effort of the teacher, student and parents. This joint effort is the key to success in Music For Young Children. Parents, we need your help. Now is the time to set our routine and keep it consistent. Whether it is first thing in the morning, following school or after dinner please set a schedule and stick to it - you can do it!! I would encourage you to talk to other families and find out what works best for them. It is possible amidst your busy family schedules! Let's take advantage of these keen students and set a routine which can be maintained. Success is sure to follow a formula which includes the repetition of 5 days (or more) of practice each week!  

Practice Guidelines

Sunshine I: 5-10 minutes / day
Sunshine II: 10-20 minutes / day
Sunbeams I: 10-15 minutes / day
Sunbeams II: 15-20 minutes / day
Sunbeams III: 25-30 minutes / day
Moonbeams I: 15-20 minutes / day
Moonbeams II: 25-30 minutes / day
Moonbeams III: 30-35 minutes / day

** Remember these are guidelines! Depending on your child, the material being covered and how tired, hungry or well your child is feeling this time could be significantly more or less.

To think that establishing a routine and developing discipline will take little effort and result in no tears is not a fair expectation. HOWEVER, our job as parents (and mine as teacher) is to encourage as much as possible, correct when necessary and instill self worth regardless of a child's performance.

It is hard not to compare your child with their classmates. Please do remember that EVERY CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL - each excels at different aspects in music (dynamics, timing, theory, singing, rhythm, etc)!

As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns. I aim to keep in touch with you and always appreciate your feedback, suggestions and support.


Happy practicing! 

Musically,

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