1.
The Law of Focus - What we focus on gets our attention.
Write down why you decided to give your child piano lessons.
Post this where you will see it everyday.
Have your child draw a picture of themselves accomplishing their musical dreams and tape it on the refrigerator.
2 The Law of Commitment - Commitment is the glue that holds our priorities in tact.
Commit to providing the financial resources necessary for your child to succeed in piano.
In addition to lessons, purchase an adequate keyboard or piano that will be enjoyable for your child to practice on.
3.
The Law of Encouragement - Follow the Rule of "Seven to One.
" Give your child seven statements of encouragement to every one critique.
4.
The Law of Character - The best way to love children is with character.
This is simple, just remember that your child is a different character than you are.
Viewing your children as individuals helps them discover their unique gifts.
Together these different gifts work together to make a family.
5.
The Law of Complaining - Not all complaining is meaningful.
When students complain about practicing it doesn't necessarily mean they don't like piano or want to learn to play.
It means they are human.
Gently redirect your child's focus to their piano goals (the drawing on the fridge).
6.
The Law of Fun - It's fun to keep your sense of humor The point of music is to lift the spirit.
My students often want to be a little silly at their lessons and let some of their creativity out.
I enjoy this too.
I can't count the number of silly songs I've made up during lessons.
Piano is another way for parents to connect with children and have more fun together.
Over the long run, adding creative fun into the mix of hard work and persistence leads to a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
So there they are - Six Piano Laws that command a lifetime of musical enjoyment, while helping students take charge of their piano success.