Comments on Music Practice For Kids: How to Encourage and Praise During Musical Instrum...

I couldn't agree more! Kids respond more posit...

2010-11-28T03:07:35.226-05:00

I couldn't agree more! Kids respond more positively to positive reinforcement. You'll enjoy doing it too once you see how proud they are of their achievements.

great blog, fantastic info, thanks

2010-10-21T20:27:29.285-04:00

great blog, fantastic info, thanks

I am really impressed with the information you pro...

2010-07-26T21:59:25.722-04:00

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Fascinating blog! Your depiction is attention-grab...

2010-05-07T06:33:18.761-04:00

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I know you've said it, but I would like to re-...

2009-07-29T21:06:04.123-04:00

I know you've said it, but I would like to re-emphasise four words in your article wrt ' encouragement & praise' :
" thoughtful, specific, positive ...honest ."
I'd like to add a further aspect for consideration: that the praise - the pointing out to the student of the 'positives' that have just occurred - be delivered in a calm and considered manner with eye contact between teacher and student. I have experienced teachers who just gush praise constantly - mindlessly, the same words - like a form of background static. My hunch is that this variety of praising loses its 'punch' pretty quickly. It's not that these teachers are being dishonest with their praising, but that they 'over do' the treat, which then loses its specialness and impact. On the other hand, 'each to their own'. It has been said, probably by Dr Suzuki,( to paraphrase), ' it is not the technique of the teacher that teaches, but the nature and quality of the RELATIONSHIP between student and teacher and the PERSONALITY of the teacher that is important'. ( A bit like so called 'psychotherapy' eh ? )

Thank you for stopping by!

2009-07-29T19:24:36.928-04:00

Thank you for stopping by!

Thank you very much for your valuable advice. I wi...

2009-07-27T21:42:30.686-04:00

Thank you very much for your valuable advice. I will surely use positive reinforcement for my child's lessons.

Jenny, Bravo for both of you!

2009-07-23T14:55:04.062-04:00

Jenny, Bravo for both of you!

One practice and already improvement - thanks! Cru...

2009-07-22T07:17:13.538-04:00

One practice and already improvement - thanks! Crusoe has only just started violin, and is a little resistant to practice. When I was more mindful of my words with him, I could see his head held higher, his focus improve, and the best - his eyes light up.

Francine, Thank you for leading me to your websi...

2009-07-21T13:33:25.287-04:00

Francine,

Thank you for leading me to your website. This was already very helpful. I will be checking this pretty regularly - BEFORE we practice together :)

Cecile (Suzuki Parent)