Parents of piano students are always asking me for my best “piano practice motivator” ideas.
My number one go-to?
Music appreciation.
In this livecast, I’m going to give you TONS of actionable ways that you can help your student to develop an understanding of why learning to play the piano is a privilege.
How, exactly, is this a piano practice motivator?
Piano practice feels less like a chore and becomes an opportunity.
In the video below, I’ll be mentioning lots of resources to help nurture music appreciation. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for resource links.
TEACHING AN APPRECIATION OF GOOD MUSIC
Ideas for community musical resources
FINDING MUSIC YOUR CHILD LOVES TO PLAY
A list of music your child will love to learn
Learn to play the Star Wars Theme Song
Busy Kids Play Christmas Music program
Busy Kids Play Church Music program
MUSIC HISTORY
“Carnival of the Animals” Music Camp
Website with kid-friendly composer biographies and activities
MUSICAL ROLE MODELS
Online recital hall of students from Busy Kids Do Piano
Performances on Facebook of Busy Kids Do Piano Students:
- “Rise and Shine”
- “Sonatina”
- “Down By the Station”
- “Swinging in 6ths”
- “Jesus Loves Me”
- “Hedwig’s Theme”
- “Dancing”
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