Music lessons are a great way for your child to learn more about themselves and connect with their peers. Both private and group music lessons offer unique benefits, and rewarding challenges. Here are some of the benefits of both styles and things to consider before you decide.
Increased Sense of Community
Group lessons are a great way to invite your child to learn in a low pressure environment that prioritizes social interaction. This emphasis on community interaction is ideal for many students. It supports the development of social skills by interacting with many different people with differing skill sets and challenges, and encourages kids to share, collaborate and compromise.
Boosted Teamwork
Another benefit is an increased feeling of teamwork. By seeing other students struggle with similar tasks they may be less likely to become frustrated with their own growth. At the same time they can offer help and support to students when they are accelerating where others struggle.
Reduced Stage Fright
This sense of community and teamwork reduces the risk of stage fright, a very real concern for many young learners. As students work to overcome obstacles there is reduced pressure to achieve success immediately. Lots of creative kids tend to shy away from competitive environments and are more responsive to cooperation.
Motivation and Accountability
Group lessons are also an opportunity for your child to benefit from observing the habits and attitudes of highly successful students. This may even encourage them as they work to build healthy practice habits, and gives them a group of peers who can help hold them accountable for their development.
Increased Emphasis on Learning New Songs
Group lessons tend to focus on the execution of songs that the group can perform together. This means your child will be playing music, creating a shared sound, and having fun immediately!
More Instruction Time
Group lessons are also longer lessons, thus giving your child more time to learn and have fun with their friends and peers.
Customized Music Lessons Instructor
When studying in an individual lesson the instructor has the opportunity to customize each lesson to your child. This allows for specialized support and direction that can help your child thrive.
Undivided Attention from Instructor
As a private student your child will have undivided attention and can be properly encouraged and supported throughout their learning journey. The more they learn the more their journey will reflect their interest and individuality. In a private lesson the teacher can identify this and encourage the correct area of study.
Flexible Schedules
One of the greatest benefits to individual lessons is that they can be rescheduled if the student can’t attend a specific lesson, or scheduled to accommodate both you and your instructor’s schedule. It also allows for longer or more regular lessons if or when the student is ready for that challenge. More flexibility supports consistency which is key in the learning journey.
Goal-Oriented Approach in Perfecting Instrumental Skills
Goals can be highly specialized and develop in an organic way. As a student grows in their knowledge and experience they may want to increasingly narrow the focus of their studies. This focus can be catered to in a way that still supports fundamentals necessary while continually encouraging the student.
Instant and Personalized Feedback
The most valuable aspect of private lessons is that a teacher can immediately give specific feedback that is uniquely catered to their student. In a private lesson, an instructor can immediately correct students on form and technique, and inspire new skills.
Regardless of which path you choose, lessons can be a great way for kids to build confidence, learn a new creative skill and get to know themselves and their passions. Colorado AMP offers both group and private lessons after-school for kids 9-16 years old, so whichever direction you and your child decide is the right fit, we’ve got you covered.
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