Parental expectations: Being the musical model.

Whatever the level of your skill or experience, the most important things parents and primary caregivers can model for your young child are pleasure, interest, and the desire (and willingness) to participate in music activities.

Some parents may be disconcerted by the concept of being their child's most important role model, especially when it comes to music. You may feel that you are not particularly musical - some even describe themselves as "tone deaf". You may be great at singing but feel unsure of yourself or vague when dancing or trying to keep the beat.

Many adults feel deprived, confused, or inadequate about their ability in music, as if they have been denied something that should be effortless and natural. In fact, this is often the case. As your understanding of your child's music development grows through our classes, you may also come to understand that circumstances in your own childhood music experience may be at the root of some of these feelings. Most importantly, know that by participating with your child, you can begin to rediscover your own musicality. (Which is everyone's birthright!)

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