8. What if my child doesn’t want to perform?
No student should be forced to perform. However, if they are thoroughly prepared well in advance for a performance and rehearse until they feel confident, most students will conquer their performance fears. Encourage informal performances at home on a regular basis to prepare for more formal performances. Never force a student who is not adequately prepared to play.

9. How can I use the CDs with my child?
(Premier Piano Course)
Listen to the performance version on the CD to provide a performance model for the student. The practice version on the CD can be used in a variety of ways. Students can clap or tap the rhythm as the CD plays, point to the note names as the CD plays, or sing (or say) the words as the CD plays. Finally, when the student is secure playing the piece, he/she can play along with the practice version or performance version.

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1. Realize that your child will never play an instrument well without practicing.

2. Encourage siblings and friends to respect practice time as something special, not to be interrupted.

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If you do not play piano…
* Use flash cards to review
* Ask your child to teach you things.
* Follow the practice suggestions given by the teacher
* Listen to the CD with your child

If you play piano…
* Demonstrate pieces
* Play duets with your child
* Check the Theory pages to save time for the teacher
* Use flash cards to review

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