Everybody these days keeps saying that communication is the key.
However, we don't see too much of it happening, especially when we need it too.
For example, music teachers feel very irritated when their students refuse to complete the work you have assigned them for the next class.
They find it music more interesting to have fun with friends, or just watch TV.
Parents too these days, are least interested.
They don't take too much interest in what their kids are doing as long as they "don't get in the way".
And when their kids perform badly in their recitals, it is you who they will blame.
With the help of Music Practice Charts, you can ensure that this doesn't happen.
At the very beginning of the class, make a phone call to your student's parents and let them know that you will be using these Music Practice Charts to give their kids homework.
Thus, the parents will be aware of what their kids are supposed to do.
You can also include a column where parents are required to sign, certifying that their kids have practiced at home.
You can even use these Music Practice Charts to motivate your students.
Each time a student comes up well prepared with the work you had set him the previous week, you can give him a nice bright star on his chart.
You can also put in encouraging comments next to the star.
This will make your students beam with pleasure.
They will need no further words of sternness to make them practice each week.
Kids simply love these stars, and words of praise act like excellent stimulators to hard work and success.
The parents too, are aware of what their kids are supposed to do.
They too can take pride in their child's progress, and help them where they are falling short.
It creates a very wonderful atmosphere for the student.