As a parent, you might be well aware of all the benefits that your child can get from ukulele lessons in Swindon, but children can often change their minds about learning an instrument or keeping up with their lessons once they hit a certain point on their journey.
A recent article for The Conversation offered some advice on how to encourage your kid to stick with their music lessons and what to do if your child tells you they want to stop going.
Firstly, you should always ask why. It may be that your child doesn’t like the pressure of exams or performing in public. Issues like these can be managed, so speak to your child’s teacher to explain their worries and work to ensure they aren’t a reason for your little one to give up on their musical instrument.
Before you start paying for any music lessons, you should also make sure that your child has chosen the right instrument. If you’re not sure how they’ll get on with something, hire an instrument initially to save the financial outlay.
Practice is an important part of learning any instrument, so make sure that your child has a space at home where they’re free to practice and feel comfortable doing so. Create a routine that allows them time to practice, but be flexible about how long they practice for at a time.
Last month, Classic FM highlighted the transformative effect learning a musical instrument can have on school children, especially when every child at a school is given the opportunity to learn to play.