“How do I get my kid to practice their instrument?” We get asked this question all the time.

It is so normal for music students to feel unmotivated to practice at times. Factors like age, the piece they’re learning and the busyness of their week can all have an impact on students’ lack of motivation o practice. Here are several practice tips you can use to get motivated and stay on track.

How can we keep learning music fun? Just as music is an art form, learning can be seen as an intricate, multifaceted art form too. Growing in our own understanding of how we learn best and applying these concepts to our journey with playing the piano, guitar, or singing can be an effective way to keep lessons engaging, meaningful and fulfilling.

How do we keep music practice fresh when demotivation sets in? After investing all the time and money into finding an instrument, music teacher and regular lessons — it makes sense that you’d want your kid to practice. Music is meant to be enjoyed, not endured — and this includes music practice too! How do we keep things fresh? It’s a matter of perspective and framing.