How parents can help during the exam countdown.

Parents are so crucial to children's piano progress, especially leading up to grade exams. I think they probably deserve a certificate too!

These are some of the things that my expert parents do during this time:

1. Make sure that daily practice happens.
2. Read the Piano Diary so they know what needs to be practised and how.
3. Supports me the teacher.
4. Has their own reward or praise system.
5. Doesn't get too stressed...I know, not easy!
6. Gives their child opportunities to perform via recordings, playing for the family, listening and applauding, and encouraging them to say yes to performance opportunities.
7. Provides a balance e.g. reminds their child that this is only for a couple of weeks and then we will relax the practice regime a little etc.