Don't
be too eager to have your child progress rapidly in
his music studies. Remember that the student who is
farthest advanced at eight or ten years of age will
not necessarily be in the lead at fifteen.
Don't
engage a teacher merely because he or she is a brilliant
performer. It may well be that of two men or women
the less showy player is the better teacher.
Don't
forget that, while it is a great mistake to select
a teacher because he is cheap, it is just as serious
an error to engage one merely because his price is
high. It does not follow that he is the best available
instructor.
Don't
be too hasty about dismissing a new teacher because
your child has expressed a dislike for him or her.
It may be a temporary dislike, which will wear off
in a short time. On the other hand, don't insist on
your child studying with a person for whom he has
developed a permanent dislike.
Don't
speak slightingly in your child's presence of the
person in whose hands you have placed his musical
education. If you have any criticisms to make, it
will be not only fairer, but also more effective,
to bring them directly to the teacher.
Don't
fail to cooperate with the teacher. The teacher needs
your help and your child will reap the benefit.
Don't
hesitate about giving the teacher a free hand in the
training of your child. If you have not sufficient
confidence in him to do so, it would be better to
engage another instructor.
Don't
expect the teacher to extend special favors to your
child because you regard him or her as a little genius.
If your child has exceptional gifts, the teacher will
soon discover them and will know how to act.
Don't
give your child cause to feel that you are too closely
or jealously watching his or her progress. Young people
are likely to resent such an attitude. On the other
hand, don't fail to display a sympathetic interest
in the work your child is doing. A bit of advice,
a word of encouragement, a friendly suggestion, a
little praise, if judiciously administered, will be
helpful and stimulating.
*This article, written by Norman H.
Harney in the May 1923 issue of "Etude Musical
Magazine," is featured at The Piano Pages,
along with other articles, free piano lessons, sheet
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