How 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.
Read moreSaxophone for Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!<br><br>. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
Read moreClarinet for Kids
If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet!<br><br>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!
Read moreUkulele for kids
Introduce your kids to the charm of playing music with the ukulele! The ukulele is a great instrument to begin your childrens musical journey, given their small and lightweight bodies. Get your kids to start playing this tiny and quirky instrument!
Read moreFrench horn for kids
Get your kids to play tantalizing sounds on the French horn! The modern orchestral brass French horn originated from early hunting horns and was only used as a musical instrument starting the 16th century. It slowly grew popular in orchestras after musicians began using the French horn as an instrument. Let your kids stand out with this instrument!
Read moreHarmonica for Kids
Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket!<br><br>Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!
Read moreTrumpet for Kids
Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band?<br><br>By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!
Read moreBouzouki 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 moreWhat 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 moreTrombone for Kids
Enjoy the distinctive sound of this popular brass instrument!<br><br>The trombone’s rich, mellow tone makes it popular in jazz and classical music alike!
Read moreTips 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 moreBass Guitar for Kids
Let your kids channel their inner rock star with the bass guitar!<br><br>Bass guitarists are a feature of most bands and although they are often in the background, their contribution to the performance as a whole is vitally important!
Read moreFlute for Kids
Enjoy the benefits of this enchanting wind instrument!<br><br>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!
Read moreCello for Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?<br><br>A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
Read moreIs my child old enough to start violin?
Somewhere between four and eight years is the best time to begin a violin journey. That’s a wide range, and your child will fit in based upon a number of factors such as the child’s maturity, motor control, available family time and most of all: your level of patience as a parent. This test will help you determine if now is the right time.
Read moreBassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who'd love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
Read moreCornet for kids
Give your kids a chance to play in concert bands with the cornet! In its modern form, the cornet is a brass instrument that resembles the trumpet and is often used in classical music. If your kids love playing solos in brass bands, then the cornet may be instrument for them!
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