Summary: <br> Episode Highlights:<br> As a Piano Parent, should you stay at the piano lesson with your child or should you go?<br> Follow their lead:<br> Follow your teacher’s lead<br> What does their policy state about attending the lesson?<br> Some teachers prefer one-on-one lessons with no distractions<br> My studio operates with an open-door policy. Parents are welcome to stay for the lesson at any time.<br> Follow your child’s lead<br> Some children aren’t bothered by their parents’ presence in the lesson<br> Some children are more self conscious when their parent is listening in on the lesson<br> If you decide to stay:<br> <br> Let the teacher take charge of the lesson.<br> No comments, please.<br> Sit quietly.<br> Observe the lesson. Your teacher might allow you to sit in a chair close to the piano so you can observe hand placement.<br> Take notes to be able to help your young child with home practice.<br> <br> Your best intentions can still be perceived as a distraction by your child or their teacher. Be respectful of their perception and act accordingly.<br> If you decide to go:<br> <br> Be more proactive with communication between you and the teacher. Read emails and texts they send you. Read your child’s assignment sheet.<br> If you leave the property, manage your time well and pick up your child when the lesson is completed.<br> Use the last few minutes of your child’s lesson to communicate with your teacher or listen to your child’s progress.<br> <br> Your top priority is the well being of your child; emotionally, psychologically, and physically. So even if you don’t stay for the lesson, I suggest you always make your presence known.<br> Now that you’ve invested money for piano lessons, you need to make another investment: time by staying in the lesson, or space by giving your child freedom to experience the lesson alone.<br> **Many thanks to The Clash for their great and catchy song, “Should I Stay or Should I Go.”**<br> What do you do? Are you a stayer or a goer? Tell me<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PianoParentPodcast/"> here.</a><br> <br> <br>
