Regular home quality practice routine. Weekly goal: 5 times a week for about 20 minutes each session.
Maintain a weekly practice log. Log-in days and what was accomplished.
Strive to reach weekly goals using recommended strategies.
Come prepared for weekly 30-minute, in-school lesson (instrument, book and signed practice log).
Make up class work missed during weekly half hour lesson.
Parent's Role:
Obtain instrument in good playing condition prior to first lesson. Bring all pre-owned or privately purchased instruments to school prior to the first lesson for teacher approval.
Encourage and promote regular home quality practice sessions.
Check and sign student’s weekly practice log once-per-week.
Encourage child to organize music lesson materials the evening prior to their lesson.
Be involved. On occasion inquire about your child’s lesson and listen to their progress as they grow as players.
Attend school, community and other performances to encourage your child's musical interest.
