Why Shouldn't Piano Lessons Rock?
I found this article to be very interesting, especially in that it tends to be a big debate-- not only with piano teachers, but also between students, parents, and other music enthusiasts. Diversity, balance, and experience is what makes music, and that is the foundation within this article. Naturally, this is something that I can't stress enough. When passion and talent is involved, there can often be issues between teacher, student, and parent.
The basic idea of this article is for each person to play the role they're supposed to play. As a parent, it is optimal to play the parent role. A parent playing the teacher role may lead to frustrations between repertoire and progress. While intentions there are always good, (as the parent just wants to see their child succeed and progress), I believe the most important role belongs to the parent in that their primary job is to find the best fit between their child and a teacher, and to encourage progress, not direct.
Debate? Discuss? I'm interested in your thoughts, opinions, and experiences.
posted by Jackie at 10:46 PM
1 Comments:
After reading the article I better understand what you are talking about, everyone has their own role in lessons and should not try to cross paths. I think this is important not only in piano lessons, but in school and sports as well. If a parent tries to push their child too hard, the child could become upset with the added pressure from their parent to do well instead of having fun. When I was in piano, I remember my mom only interacting by telling me to practice (which she had to do a lot!) She would help me only when I asked her to, but encouraged that I try to figure it out on my own. I think it is so important for the parents to realize that they are not the teachers for a reason, but instead the parent. The child may be confused with whom to listen to when playing. If the parent says to do one thing but the teacher says to do another, the student may be confused with what to do, not wanting to disrepsect either elder. It would be much easier and more encouraging for the child if the parents were parents and let the teachers teach.
1:31 PM
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