Student & Parent Responsibilities
Student's Responsibility:
Regular home quality practice routine. Weekly goal: 5 times a week for about 20 minutes each session.
Maintain a weekly practice log. Log-in days and what was accomplished.
Strive to reach weekly goals using recommended strategies.
Come prepared for the weekly 30-minute, in-school lesson (instrument, lesson book, pencil).
Makeup class work missed during weekly half-hour lesson.
Parent's Role:
Obtain the instrument in good playing condition before the first lesson. Bring all pre-owned or privately purchased instruments to school before the first lesson for teacher approval.
Encourage and promote regular quality practice sessions at home.
Encourage your child to organize music lesson materials the evening before their lesson.
Be involved. On occasion, inquire about your child’s lesson and listen to their progress as they grow as players.
Attend school, community, and other performances to encourage your child's musical interest.