Home Lessons (Home Practice)

When learning a musical instrument, practice has no substitute. To make progress, children must practice daily. As with other new activities, beginning with short practice sessions is wise, gradually increasing their length as the child’s concentration level develops.

Mornings are a highly desirable time for the home lesson, as concentration and patience are often at their best early in the day.Children will enjoy home lessons if they are made enjoyable for both parent and child. Children must be supported with compliments.

Parents should find at least one thing to praise after each attempt. Criticism and scolding will not help them learn faster.

Children will be more secure knowing that their parents are enthusiastic about their achievements.

The Twinkle Variations (the first pieces) are taught by the instructor.

When learning the other pieces in Book 1, the student is encouraged to "sound out" the melodies. The home teacher should help with any tricky parts. If the child listens regularly to the recordings, this amazing skill will develop naturally.