I LOVE GOALS!
They motivate you, they make you better, and they make you accomplish your dreams!
In my mind, if it isn't written down, it probably isn't going to happen.
This week in lessons, we have taken some time to think about what each student wants to accomplish in 2020 with their instrument.
I am so excited for the goals that each student has made, and the goals I have made for them. I think they will push each student to not only get better at the violin/viola, but to enjoy the music they are playing. Playing an instrument makes you appreciate and enjoy many different types of music and this love of music will stick with them for the rest of their lives.
Please take a few minutes in January to review the goals each student has made for 2020 and talk about ways the family can support them in these goals. Getting into good habits at the start of the year regarding dedicated practice time is very important to set the tone for the rest of the year. Talk about a time each day that works for your musician to practice. Just this simple act of helping them be organized and a reminder to practice daily will help them tremendously.
Not too many kids like to practice on their own, so it takes parents some reminding and nudging to get them to practice daily, but I will FOREVER THANK MY PARENTS FOR MAKING ME PRACTICE! They supporting me through my years at home with violin/viola, made me practice on the days I really didn't want to practice, and I am better for it. Honestly, if it weren't for my parents taking me to lessons, paying for lessons, supporting me with my music dreams and literally making me practice, I would not have had the opportunities in life I have had, and I wouldn't be able to be a violin/viola teacher to my amazing students. I will forever be grateful to them.
Help your kids get organized into a daily routine of practicing to make it a life habit. They will thank you...not now most likely, but for sure----Later!
