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It's not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts.
​It's what you put into the practice.
Eric Lindros
But time, focus, perseverance, and hard work do count. 

David

Helping kids to practice the drums

2/24/2022

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Drums and xylophone ready to practice.
Helping kids to practice drums 5 Tips
  1. Take them to drum shows and concerts. Sit with them and watch drum videos together. Be enthusiastic. Normalise the experience. Find out what the child likes about different drummers. 
  2. Supervise their daily practice.
  3. Organise their practice space. Everything in its place.
  4. Work with the teacher. Communicate the child's musical preferences to the teacher if they are shy. 
  5. Have them participate in exams, assessments, recitals, and festivals. Meeting other kids creates a community, community creates buy in. And new friends with common interests. And you say, "what drum exams" Yes they exist. We have drum meetups and jams in this studio. 

If I can help you and your kids, call me. 
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