Children and music

Most parents will, at some point, hear their child say that they no longer want to continue with an activity they were once excited about. When that activity is music, the announcement can be particularly disappointing or confusing, especially after you have invested time, money and encouragement into their lessons. However, a child wanting to stop does not necessarily mean that their music education has failed. Motivation naturally changes, particularly as lessons become more challenging or other areas of life begin to demand more of their attention. The most important first step is not to immediately agree or refuse, but to [...]