Teaching the Next Generation of Musicians
Our Generation Z students are growing up in a very different world today. See what makes them different and how we can best engage them.
Category Motivating Students
Spotlight: Meryl’s 200-Day Practice Streak
What does 200 consecutive days of practice look like? See how Meryl went from struggling to practice every day to having it become something she looked forward to doing every day.
Motivating Music Students Part 7: Making lessons (and practice!) a social activity
Are your social students withering away in the traditional piano lesson format? Learn how to bring the social learning into both teaching and practice time with music games, competition and tips to engage your students.
Motivating Music Students Part 6: Developing intrinsic motivation
It''s important for music students to be intrinsically motivated - meaning they love what they''re doing! Learn how you can nurture a student''s intrinsic motivation here.
Motivating Music Students Part 5: Motivation by Fear
Motivating students by fear can be a tricky thing. Find out when it works and how you can use it in a healthy way.
Parents: You May Be Asking Your Child the Wrong Question
Parents: do you want to help your child succeed in music but have little knowledge of the instrument yourself? Here''s how you can help.
Are You Using The Most Effective Learning Technique?
One of the most effective and natural ways kids learn is through modeling. We’ll explore how we can incorporate modeling into teaching music - not just as a teaching tool for playing, but also to motivate and build great habits.
Understanding Your Role As A Music Parent
Parents play a huge role in a child''s musical development. See how to best encourage growth at home and avoid the pitfalls!
Show Me The Way: Using Indicators and Milestones to Guide Students Through a Tough Piece
Breaking up a goal into smaller milestones can do wonders for motivation. See how Better Practice''s features allow you to do this easily.