What if my child wants to quit lessons?

IMPORTANT: Never allow a child to stop music lessons without first discussing it with their teacher.

In our experience, children who receive extra support and encouragement from families in the first semester (3-4 months) tend to stick around for a long time on their own. We recommend making a minimum commitment of one semester (3-4 months) to music lessons.

After this point, if your child is still asking to quit music lessons, ask them what the reason is. Consider also evaluating when they seem to be having the most fun playing. If they're liking their teacher/the lessons but not the practice, then talk to the teacher about setting up a different practice routine. Try not having a set amount of time. Consistency is more important than intensity. If they at least touch the keys that day, consider it a win.

Sometimes, practice seems like homework to kids, and they don't want to do it, but they do want to write their own song at the piano or play a song they like. This is essential for them.

If they don't like lessons but do like their instrument, then talk to your teacher about a different approach to lessons, or consider a teacher switch to one of our other teachers. Contact us, and we'll help you arrange it.

Another option is to tell your child they will have music lessons until the end of their current grade or school level (elementary, middle or high school). Consider the compromise of letting them choose the instrument (we teach 25+, so chances are it's an easy switch).

IMPORTANT: Never allow a child to stop music lessons without first discussing it with their teacher. Your teacher can recommend many alternative approaches, different songs, and methods to keep your child learning.

1. Your teacher can change the way lessons are structured

2. Your teacher can help find new goals, such as a recital, song challenge, or new songs that the student is familiar with

3. Your teacher can change lesson content

4. Your teacher can change lesson days/times

5. We can switch your teacher to a better fit

6. Your child can try a new instrument

7. Much more

How many people do you know who "started learning an instrument but quit," and wish they hadn't given up?

Start by speaking with your teacher if your child is thinking about quitting, and let your child know that they need to have a few more lessons before you will make a final decision.