Children model their parent's behavior. This is especially obvious when our children are very young, but it tends to be true throughout our lives. So, use it to your advantage. If you what your child to practice music regularly, you should practice music regularly.
It doesn't matter if you haven't played for a decade or more, take your instrument out and dust it off.
If you have never played an instrument, now is your chance. Teach your self piano or take a few lessons if you can.
The important thing is that your children see you practicing regularly, even when you are tired or had a bad day. If practice is a priority for you, it will likely become a priority for them. If practice isn't just for kids, your kids are more likely to do it. Practice what you preach, or nag, about. Be a role model.
And, maybe you can even play a duet or jam together sometimes!
Hi Annie,
ReplyDeleteThanks a mil for sharing about your Spider party - I loved hearing about it!
I have read some of your posts - so interesting - I am not very musically inclined and have never played an instrument, so this is all rather new information for me!:)
Take care,
Georgia