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Top Ten Ways To Help Your Child With His/Her Music Lessons

10. Make sure the instructor has a university degree

9. Make sure your child has an opportunity to perform at least twice a year.

8. Make sure your child attends a music school.

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7. Make sure the instrument they are studying is age appropriate. (No, 3 year olds cannot study the guitar)

6. If they are younger beginners, find an age-appropriate early childhood program taught by a licensed teacher, such as MusikGarten.

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5. Make practicing fun, and give rewards when appropriate.

4. Use repetition instead of time as a practice guide.

3. Listen to all kinds of music to inspire them.

2. Encourage creativity and improvisation.

1. Take your time, music is a journey that lasts a life time.

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