The Support Team
Learn how to best encourage your child's growth.
A Suitable Environment for Musical Growth: quiet time & habit building
At Oiseau, we perceive music as a deeply introspective art form, one that offers a pathway to meditation and clear thoughts. While it might seem strange for those who underwent childhood "traditional" music lessons, it's crucial to recognize the importance of providing children with quiet time for their minds to attune to the rhythm of learning music.
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The allure of external distractions can be powerful for some children, fueling a fear of missing out on other activities. Thus, most success is found when parents opt for set “quiet time” within the home environment during practice time. This presents a valuable opportunity for parents to as well slow down and indulge in their own quieter pursuits, whether it be reading, sketching, cooking, or engaging in any other calming activity. By doing so, children will feel a sense of inclusion rather than exclusion from alternative activities.
The Early Stages
At the earliest levels of musical education, it is important for the parent to sit with their child and listen to what the child has learned. Being curious and attentive to the lessons your child is teaching you will encourage them to continue their curiosity through continued study.​
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Consistency and Habit building
It is also necessary that regular habits are formed as early as possible in your child's music practice. Consistency is much more important than quantity. Fifteen minutes every day is far more suitable than 40 minutes on only two days per week. In order to have success in learning the piano, specific time must be blocked off each and every day (preferably the same time every day). This time must be built into your or your child's schedule. Although adequate practice time will vary from student to student relative to their age, goals, and level, consistency should not.