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From: prg@mgweed.UUCP (Phil Gunsul)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: How do I get my 6 yr old to practice piano
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Date: Tue, 17-Sep-85 11:09:50 EDT
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It just so happens that I have a six year old (Paul) who has been
playing organ for about a year now.  He is required to put in
20 minutes of practice each night, and there are no games
with mom or dad until the practice is complete.  The 20 minutes
usually ends up being 30, since "time out" for a drink or using
the bathroom do not count toward the practice time.  Also, he
must practice what his lesson is for the next week.  After practice
is done, he is 'allowed' to play anything he wants.  This usually
turns out to be a game of "Name That Tune".  This can last for up
to another 15 or 20 minutes!  He plays the whole song, then mom
and dad have 5 seconds to name that tune!  He will count slowly if
he sees we are having trouble with the name...  Try the "Name that
Tune" trick and you may find that he/she is practicing more than
required!

Phil Gunsul


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