How to get your kid to practice piano and like it?

Learning a new skill does call for patience, perseverance and practice. We all know that without practice one cannot progress in the world of music.
Parents often struggle with having their kids to practice on a daily basis. Ideally, students shouldn’t need to be reminded to go practice piano. Our goal is to make them self-motivated.
Here are some useful tips for parents to make their child’s practice time more enjoyable and successful at the piano-

1. Having a suitable environment-
   These days, we are surrounded by distractions. Make sure your child’s practice space is not having any distractions such as television, devices, video games and so on. That way they can focus and learn.
2. Having an instrument-
   Make sure your child has the best instrument for your budget. Keep the instrument well maintained; if it is an acoustic piano, have it tuned on regular basis. Have all their music books, pencil, metronome accessible in their practice area. Also, if a child likes his/her instrument, his practice will be enjoyable and rewarding.
3. Having a practice routine-
   Consistency is the key. Make a practice routine for your child and help him/her stick to it by setting up a specific time each day. Ideally a student should practice 5-6 days a week.
4. Taking lessons regularly-
   Parents who get their kids on time to the lessons, making sure their child is well-rested, fed and eager to learn, who meet regularly with the teacher to discuss their goals and progress, are doing things right for their child’s journey.

Parents and teachers play a very important role in a child’s life. It is crucial for us to make sure our child progresses through consistent, enjoyable, deliberate practice. Encouraging your child to discover the joy in playing an instrument is one of the best things we can teach and give them. Hopefully implementing some of these tips will help!