This morning, our youth pastor spoke on "hope". Sometimes we get our hopes scattered if we make unrealistic expectations. Are you making plans for piano learning this year or are you flying by the seat of your pants with no goal insight? I start every week with a list. It gives me great pleasure to know I have accomplished what I set out to do.
As my policy stated: Practice must be scheduled at a regular time each day and become part of each student’s daily routine. Morning time is the very best for quality practice time. After school will be a bit less productive for piano practice, and after dinner is just frustrating for students and parents. The most productive practice session of the week is the one directly after a student’s lesson when my instructions are still fresh on your child’s mind. As a general statement, I believe parents should sit with the student during daily piano practice until there is no difference in outcome with or without the parent present.
Practice is not always easy, but it is worth it.
I enjoyed meeting all of you last week with your wide eyes and hopes for this year. Your excitement is contagious. Even if I have 20 excited students, one grouch can effect my day. I want you to love piano. I think our new way of showing our accomplishments with collecting beads will be a visual way of comparing our learning to others. Work hard and let's see great things.
Student affiliate dues are to be paid by September 15th.
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