Why should my child continue to take piano lessons in the summer? Shouldn't the students get a break?
Larry Bird once said, "A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents and works his tail off to develop them into skills..." I believe that learning to play the piano is learning to develop a skill. When you are trying to develop a skill, it requires a great amount of practice. It requires a incredible desire to improve by working hard. Many people are naturally gifted with music. However, this does not mean that those same gifted people do not have to put in any hard work. A great musician will recognize the need to develop these skills with hard work and diligent practice. Here are some advantages to taking summer lessons and disadvantages to not take summer lessons. Advantages: TO TAKE? 1. Students can greatly improve in the summer. This is due to the fact that they will have more time to practice. They are usually ready to take on harder songs and to be challenged. 2. Taking lessons in the summer is less pressure and more relaxed. This is also because students do not have to focus on school work. They can put more focus and energy into their piano lessons. 3. Students not only improve but also keep the skills they learned throughout the year. Disadvantes: NOT TO TAKE? 1. Why do students not take piano? The biggest reason is due to business. For some, summer is an extremely busy time filled with vacations, small trips, and many other fun activities. 2. During a long break, it is common for students to forget the basics. 3. If students forget basics, students must then re-learn. What can students do on their own instead of taking summer lessons? 1. They can keep their old songs alive. Every student has some favorites that they like more than the others. Encourage these students to keep them alive by playing a different old song every week that they have already mastered. 2. They can try to learn new songs. If the student has been diligent, they should be able to figure out some new songs on their own depending on the level of difficulty.
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