Even if your child is learning to play a musical instrument in a school music program, band, or orchestra, private lessons still offer a wealth of benefits. It’s true that a school class or band can give your child great opportunities to play alongside other music students. But it simply can’t compare to the one-on-one attention a teacher can provide in a private setting. Let’s take a look at just a few of the reasons private music lessons can help your child succeed in their school music programs.

Learning at Their Own Pace

Without a doubt, one of the most valuable aspects of private lessons is their personalized nature. If a student needs help getting their embouchure right or needs to work on scales, their lesson can focus on that. Compare this to a group setting, like in a school class or band. There the teacher has between twenty and thirty kids to instruct. There isn’t enough time to give each child the one-on-one time they may need.

However, the focused attention your child will get during private lessons is easily one of the best reasons to start (or continue) private lessons; even if they’re already in a school program. What’s more, your child’s school music teacher will notice and thank you!

Reduce Frustration

Frustration can be a significant problem for children in school music programs. This can be especially true when a child moves from the beginner to intermediate levels. At this point, the nature of school programs might be holding them back. This is a great time to consider enrolling them in private lessons. A private instructor can help their musical experience grow by introducing them to new concepts, techniques, artists, genres, and more to explore. All of this can help keep them interested. And with interest comes investment, and less frustration with the slower pace a school program may have to move at.

Consistency

One of the problems with school music programs is that they often lack consistency. Budgets change, teachers move on, bandmates graduate and move on, while new ones enter the program. Private lessons, on the other hand, can provide the necessary consistency your child needs to grow and excel.

Perhaps the most significant benefit from this level of consistency is that your child will be more likely to continue playing their instrument. They can form a relationship with their teacher and may actually look forward to their weekly lessons. What’s more, for children who want to pursue music in the long-term, their private music instructor can be with them for that entire period and help them work towards those goals. On the other hand, not only does their school music program teacher need to support a whole class of children with goals, they only teach them for a few years. cover

Fundamentals

One of the key fundamentals of musical education is music theory. Unfortunately, school music program teachers are often too focused on making sure their students are ready to perform to spend much time on theory. However, private lessons offer quite the opposite. In fact, a private lesson teacher can spend a lot of time focusing on the fundamentals. That may include music theory, during, or even before your child picks up their instrument in class. Just like every other subject your child may study in class, a firm grasp of the fundamentals is critical for success. With that solid foundation laid, your child can keep learning, playing, and progressing.

Exploration

Inevitably, as your child progresses, they will develop their own musical tastes and will likely want to explore making more of the music they are interested in. School music programs usually stick to standard pieces of classical music. That makes private lessons an ideal place for your child to explore their interests.

Do they love jazz? Rock and roll? Or perhaps something a bit more experimental? With private lessons, all they need to do is tell their teacher what they want to explore, and their teacher can help guide them through whatever their heart desires.

Private Music Lessons at The Music Studio

Of course, none of this is to say that your child should stay away from their school’s music program. Quite the opposite, in fact! All sorts of benefits can be reaped from playing and performing with a group. Rather, the point is that private music lessons can add so much to your child’s musical education; subjects school music programs aren’t equipped to cover. Private lessons can help fill in the gaps and elevate their interest and education.

The professional instructors at the music studio are wholly committed to providing the very best musical education possible. With a wide range of programs and lesson plans customized to fit all ages and skill levels, not to mention a safe learning environment, we’re ready to help your child reach their full potential!