30: Inside Look at Why Parents Pull Kids from Music Lessons

On this episode of Rock School Proprietor Podcast, John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) dive into the common issue of parents withdrawing their children from music lessons due to a lack of practice. They explore alternative ways to measure success beyond just practice hours, emphasizing the joy and engagement in music as key indicators.

The hosts discuss real-life anecdotes and the importance of understanding each child's individual learning journey. They highlight the need to communicate effectively with parents and redefine what counts as practice in the realm of music education.

For additional tips on talking with parents about practice, and how to take the focus off practice as the sole metric of success, check out Episode 4: What "counts" as practice? Redefining practice In music lessons

 

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