Raise kids who enjoy making music
Learn how to motivate kids to make music with extraordinary resources and a supportive community.
85% of kids learn music.
Most of them will quit. Forever.
That is a lot of time, energy, and money wasted.
But there is hope.
⭐️ This can all be avoided when you learn the tools to motivate kids to practice.
⭐️ Discover how to ✨inspire✨ kids to make music.
Online Parent Classes
How to Motivate Kids to Practice
Don’t let lack of motivation be the reason your child quits music.
This 1-hour class will give you the tools to motivate your child to practice so that making music becomes easier and long-lasting. Topics include:
- Myths about motivation and how to avoid them
- What prevents effective practice
- Building a strong musical foundation
- Helping children develop resilience
7 videos you can start watching now.
How to Raise a Musical Child
A class for parents who want to set a strong musical foundation so that making music is joyful and meaningful.
Topics include:
- Motivating your child to practice
- Finding the right teacher
- Creating a musically rich environment
- Making music fun
38 videos you can watch right away
“Your class has positively rocked my world and it has changed my relationship with my young pianist in a happier way!”
– Sue Lee, parent and music teacher
“Barbie, thanks to you, I feel empowered and have fresh ideas to help my kid with their musical journey!”
– Jessica Culley, Parent
I have worked with thousands of parents and music teachers including
Alfred Music
Steinway Piano Gallery
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Diehl Music Camp
Athena’s Advanced Academy
Preparatory Music Program at Holy Names University
Suzuki Circle International Festival
Music Teachers Association of California Annual Convention
Winchester Community Music School
Suzuki Music Association of California, Orange County Branch
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