Why I Didn't Practice This Week

Ever wonder what your child tells the me when they have not practiced their piano? You might be surprised by some of the responses.
Here are the Mile High Music Maker's Top Ten Reasons "Why I Didn't Practice This Week."

1. I was just so busy.
2. My parents said I didn't have to practice this week. (Should I believe this when you pay so much for tuition?)
3. I don't like to repeat sections of my music. my parents say that repeating sections is boring and I take music lessons to have fun.
4. We had to go out to dinner with family friends. (Every night?!!)
5. I hate one of the pieces I chose to play. This stopped me from practicing any of my music.
6. You didn't tell me what to practice. (This is after I have written an epistle in their assignment notebook.)
7. My dad hates to hear my practice, so I can't practice when he is at home. (What a rap for poor dad.)
8. I was so tired that when I did try to practice, the quarter notes looked like they were moving all over the page.
9. My little brother/sister/housekeeper hid my piano books.
10. My parents bought a new car. ( I just heard this one two days ago.)

It is interesting that students never have an excuse for when they did practice. They know that coming to lessons prepared, playing well and achieving their weekly goals feels good. Give your child a little encouragement this week. If you see a Louis sticker on their assignment for this week, ask them why the sticker is in their book. Perhaps they will tell you something interesting about why Louis wants them to practice.