A Few Good Words

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Give your child an extra lift and building thier confidence.

This method is very simple but the rewards can be huge for both parent and child.

• Stop a moment and listen when your child is practising.
• However well they have played make a positive comment.
• Leave them to thier practise.
• Repeat regularly.

A child who is struggling will be given a lift by a few kind words from thier parents. A child who is already doing well will feel even more confident.

You could try the following phrases:

Do not on any account say: "Is that the tune the cat died on?" or "Can't you play any proper music?". Even though your comments may be in jest they will remain with your child for a long time.