Tips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
Read moreSaxophone for Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!
. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
Guitar for Kids
Your kids will love playing the guitar and his favourite songs! The Guitar is quite easy to learn and easy to carry while leaving on holidays. Your kids will be able to play anywhere, whenever they have spare time.
Read moreBagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
Read moreFlute for Kids
Enjoy the benefits of this enchanting wind instrument!
Popular in many different styles of music, the flute is a versatile and easy to learn instrument that the whole family will enjoy listening to!
Accordion for Kids
Try something different with this unique musical instrument!
It is often heard in Eastern European folk music.
Give your child a cultural as well as a musical experience with the accordion!
Harmonica for Kids
Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket!
Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!
What Piano/Keyboard should I buy?
We recommend that you get a touch sensitive keyboard. The smaller ones are around 61 keys long and the bigger ones are 88 keys long.
Read moreClarinet for Kids
If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet!
A standard fixture in school bands across the country, the clarinet is easy and fun to play and a great way to start your kids on a musical instrument!
Drums for Kids
Is your child a budding rock star? Perhaps they can drum up some fame and fortune!
For kids, drumming can be a satisfying and fun way to develop their musical skills and release some tension!
Conducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
Read moreCello for Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?
A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
Electric Guitar for Kids
Could your child be the next Jimi Hendrix?
The instrument of choice in most popular music today, the electric guitar is perfect for any child who aspires to be a rock star!
Percussions for Kids
Let your kids develop their sense of rhythm with percussion instruments!
Anything that can be struck or banged can be a percussion instrument - the only limit is your kid’s imagination!
Bouzouki for kids
Let your kids delve into the wondrous world of bouzouki playing! Although one of the more underrated activities for kids, bouzouki offers a unique sound and a wide-range of songs to be learnt and played. Bouzouki lessons lets children develop a profound sense of virtuosity due to the thorough and focused approach of playing traditional songs.
Read moreViola for kids
Fine tune your kids love of music! Enrol them to viola lessons for kids, and watch their love of music grow as they learn to play classical and contemporary music.
Read moreHow to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
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