What can I do to help my child in music?

Music - how to help your child.

If your child already plays a musical instrument, please encourage them to practice at home.  Little and often is the best approach - try 10 minutes every day if you can.  At least three time a week though please!

If your child does not already play an instrument, talk to them about whether they would like to play one.  Follow the peripetetic instrument link for more information.

Listen to variety of music at home.  Talk to the children about their preferences and how the music makes them feel.  Encourage them to express their emotions in different ways.  Talk about the sounds made by different instruments and the rhythm of the music - try clapping it together if you can.