1 Sit down with your

child immediately 2 Establish a

realistic and
Give 3 4 Start
practice
after the piano predictable your routines
lesson. Ask him/her to early in the
show you the teacher
practice time that can undivided week to avoid
happen easily every
notes, demo the attention. “cramming”.
newest material, and single day…
tell you what was regardless of other
covered in the lesson. family activities.
Allow free 6
exploration on the
5 Problem solve together when your child
gets “stuck”. Use cues from the book,
teacher notes, and previously
piano. It may sound
like “noise”, but your
completed material to aid the problem- child is actually
solving process. Be in touch with your child’s
teacher to ask questions when needed. If all else making important
fails, encourage your child to connections.
improvise a solution.
Free play also serves
Inform yourself of the basic skills you will need to as a confidence-
help your child at home. By following along with boosting, creative
your child as they learn, you too can gain the
knowledge you may need to assist with practice. outlet.

7 Encourage frequent and short “stop-overs” on the piano in

addition to your child’s structured piano practice time.