Music Education

How to Motivate Your Child to Practice

How to Motivate Your Child to Practice By Dr. Robert A. Cutietta Among the numerous challenges that parents face in handling children’s music lessons (choosing the instrument, finding a good teacher, etc.), getting kids to practice is the most daunting of all. The severity of the problem and the importance of practice make it hard […]

Creating a Musical Home Environment

Creating a Musical Home Environment By Dr. Robert A. Cutietta Your child spends more time at home than any other place. This is especially true at preschool age, but even after kids begin school, home is still the predominant source of most experiences. It’s the parents’ responsibility to create the environment in the home, so […]

Helping Your Child Choose the Right Instrument

Helping Your Child Choose the Right Instrument By Dr. Robert A. Cutietta Finding the right instrument for your child is a difficult but important factor in your child’s continued musical success. Forcing a child to play an instrument rarely leads to the love of music making we want. Here are some components to consider when helping […]