It takes more than practice

"Find an environment that supports your goals"
​David Story 2019

A great privilege is to be born in an environment that supports our dreams and aspirations. An environment that presents us with role models worthy of emulation. And a situation rich in love, time, and resources both financial and educational.

When parents ask me, "how can I inspire my child to  practice?". Or, an adult says, "I'm losing enthusiasm". I say let's think about these things first.
 

1. Whose dream is it?
2. What was the last thrilling concert you attended or took your child to?
3. Who is your musical peer-group? Or theirs?
4. All the parents I know love their children and have plenty of resources. But some have more time than others to enthusiastically support their child's music study. I use the hockey analogy. Hockey parents drive miles in the snow before dawn to cheer on their kids. Successful piano students all have someone cheering on the sidelines and buying the donuts too. 

best, 

David