If you are a parent, then you probably know it is important to help your child find hobbies they enjoy. Beyond being a fun and entertaining activity, you want to make sure some of these hobbies are educational, too! Musical instruments provide kids with a way to have fun while also learning a valuable skill. Here are seven ways to get your children interested in playing an instrument.
- Play Music in the House
Creating a musical environment in the home is a great way to start to foster your children’s interest in music. Adding some background music to accompany breakfast can be a fun and unique way to start the day! Play some of your favorite (and appropriate) hits and see what your children respond to!
- Watch Musical Children’s Shows
If there’s one thing kids love, it’s television. However, what is and isn’t appropriate for your children to watch can be a tricky area to navigate. Luckily, there are a variety of children’s programs that are fun AND educational! Shows like Little Einsteins, Veggie Tales, and The Wiggles are great examples of television programs that show kids how much fun it is to sing and play musical instruments!
- Take your Kids to a Concert
Now, you might be thinking something like a Maroon 5 concert is no place for a young child. However, there are plenty of kid-friendly alternatives! Look online for any children’s bands playing at your local shopping mall. If you’re lucky, you might get to see the Wiggles. Or if you’re on vacation, The Blue Man Group is always a fun show for all ages!
- Play an Instrument
Kids tend to look up to their parents the most. Therefore, playing an instrument around your children is a surefire way to get them interested. A curious kid watching their parents playing the guitar is bound to ask questions. Don’t worry if you have never played an instrument before. It can be way more fun for you and your child to learn an instrument together!
- Picking the Right Instrument
When it comes to music, you will want to help your child find an instrument they are comfortable playing. With such a vast array of musical instruments to choose from, this can be a very important decision. You could go with the guitar, an instant classic, or something from the brass family such as a trumpet or saxophone.
High-energy instruments like drums are also an excellent choice for a child learning to play an instrument. A snare drum for your set will help your child make great percussive music! He/she can take online percussion lessons and begin his/her music journey. Ask your child what instruments they like the most to help you make the big decision.
- Give Your Kids Music Lessons
Learning an instrument can be a difficult process, so make sure you show your kids that they are not alone! Set some time aside to give your kids music lessons and to help them learn the finer points of their instrument.
There are a number of ways you can do this: private tutors, music classes at school, online videos, and more! If you are someone with excellent musical talent, you can even teach them right at home.
- Have a Jam Session!
The best way to get your kids interested in musical instruments is to play them! Jamming out together is a fun activity for the whole family. Invite neighbors and family friends over and make some serious noise. You can even use simpler instruments like tambourines, bongos or maracas so everyone can participate. There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned jam session to really show your kids a wonderful time making music!
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