Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Getting Started Musically part 2

Getting Started Musically part 2
            Parents do more than just pay for lessons. They practice regularly with the child, provide motivation and encouragement, and go to lessons, recitals, and music stores. It is crucial that parents are committed to the success of their child’s musical experiences. They must be willing to practice with their children every day. Not every child will be a music performance major, but every child should be given the opportunity to experience music for themselves through singing it, listening to it, and playing it.
            According to Shinichi Suzuki, “Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability, just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited.” (suzukiassociation.org)   When it comes to the development of a child’s philosophy, mentorship is a must! It is not something to be passive about. Kids need to be given a sense of possession in their music selections, but should not be free to make choices without carefully determined guidelines. I believe that instead of telling our kids everything they cannot do or listen to, we need to show them how it is possible to live according to Biblical standards.

 

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