Hi Parents! If your child recently started music lessons or will be starting soon, you might have a lot of questions on how to help them start their musical journey right. Lots has been written on the Lessonface blog and in the forum on the subject, and I've compiled some links here. Check out the ones that pertain to you and your child, and please post if you have questions, comments, or your own links to share. Enjoy!
Why learn music
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/positive-effects-learning-musical-instrument-childs-mental-health-and-self-esteem
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/how-learning-music-boosts-your-brain-power
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/why-we-need-sing-now-0
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/benefits-online-music-lessons
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/how-piano-playing-and-taking-classes-are-good-your-mind-and-body
- https://www.lessonface.com/forums/general-music/115847-why-it-important-learn-music
When should a child start learning music? On what instrument?
- https://www.lessonface.com/forums/choose-your-instrument/107267-when-should-child-start-learning-music-and-what-instrument
- https://www.lessonface.com/forums/choose-your-instrument/99245-right-instrument-right-time
- https://www.lessonface.com/forums/choose-your-instrument/106675-what-do-i-choose
Choosing a Teacher
Free Resources and Music-Learning Tools at Lessonface
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/free-lessonface-learning-tools
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/flash-cards-learning-read-music#comments
Learning Tips and Styles
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/nature-progress
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/all-time-greatest-learning-tips-part-1
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/music-learning-styles
- https://www.lessonface.com/forums/inspiration-and-motivation/107257-music-learning-styles-how-do-you-think-about-music
Practice Habits
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/how-help-young-students-enjoy-practicing
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/crafting-perfect-practice-session
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/how-learn-new-music
- https://www.lessonface.com/notes/practice-pro-even-if-youre-not
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/perfecting-your-repertoire-how-practice-until-you-cant-get-it-wrong
- https://www.lessonface.com/forums/general-music/107398-tips-how-practice-everywhere-time-management
Guitar-specific posts
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/guitar-101-parents-new-guitarists
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/encouraging-your-young-guitarist
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/encouraging-your-teen-guitarist
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/encouraging-your-aspiring-young-professional
- https://www.lessonface.com/notes/give-your-child-great-start-guitar-new-year
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/guitar-essentials-parents
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/guitar-guide-beginners
- https://www.lessonface.com/content/5-tips-buying-your-first-electric-guitar
Teachers, students, and parents, please feel free to add resources and links!
