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Cultivating Relationships

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Updated: Feb 3


I want to share another core value from Let's Play Music: we purposefully cultivate relationships by nurturing family connections and professional camaraderie.


Family: At the Heart of It All


Families have a profound impact on our students' lives. Our success in teaching young students stems from recognizing the family's crucial role in shaping their habits, tastes, and values. When a household values music and enjoys musical activities together, children naturally embrace these perspectives. We deeply care about your family's relationship with music and cherish the connections you build with your child during these formative years. Our goal is to nurture musicianship while fostering special bonds between you and your child, creating lasting memories regardless of their future musical path.


A Strong Family


No matter your family's structure, you'll spend time together, solve problems, and support each other. These qualities not only enhance family life but also benefit music learning. Here are key traits of a strong family:


  • Adaptability: Handling everyday and unexpected challenges.

  • Appreciation: Showing care and gratitude towards each member.

  • Clear Roles: Understanding responsibilities while remaining flexible.

  • Commitment: Sharing values and a common purpose.

  • Communication: Open, honest, and respectful dialogue.

  • Community Engagement: Active participation in the community.

  • Encouragement: Supporting individual growth.

  • Shared Time: Investing quality time to meet family needs and resolve issues effectively.


Strategies to Build Family Strength


Here are a few strategies that can help you strengthen your family; I'll also enthusiastically suggest that participating in Let's Play Music can help you cultivate relationships with your children!



  • Spend one-on-one time with each child weekly: Have quiet chats before bedtime or do a puzzle after school. Consider a special weekly date to work on Let's Play Music homework together and enjoy singing and bonding time.


  • Respond to children with patience and respect: When they struggle with a tough piece of music, practice empathy and support. You'll both celebrate together when they overcome challenges.


  • Celebrate family members' achievements: Cheer for every musical milestone, help prepare for recitals, and share their successes proudly with others.


  • Engage in your child's activities: Join Let's Play Music classes, practice together, and learn duets. Make their interests your shared experience.


  • Eat meals together and involve everyone: Use mealtime to bond by singing or playing music you all enjoy.


  • Hold family meetings: Give everyone a chance to discuss and plan, including music practice schedules.


  • Create a family mission statement: Define shared goals that may influence your approach to music practice and community involvement.


  • Establish family traditions: Whether singing in the car or playing music at bedtime, traditions create a unique family culture and strengthen bonds.


Connect Through Music


We strive to make music class a special time for you and your child. Approach each session with a can-do attitude: "I'm going to seize opportunities to connect with my kid!"


Imagine it like a swing: most parents push from behind, some from the front for eye contact. But now, picture a swing where Mom participates fully, smiling and subtly teaching: "This is fun together, and I love doing it with you."


Joining in class is like being on that swing—singing along, doing solfege, and being present. It's about enjoying these moments with your child, whether it's doing the solfege hand-shapes or having fun with "Johnny's Haircut." Embrace these activities because you're doing them together.


Three Things to Try in Class



Show your love to your kid through these three classroom ideas:


  1. MORE HUGS: Sit close behind your child during floor time. Even if they can't see you, they'll hear your support. Look for chances to hug them after they participate—silent and encouraging. This works at the keyboard too, offering a squeeze or a forehead touch to say "I heard you!"

  2. SOLFEGE CELEBRATIONS: Use to strengthen parent bonding. Building trust with young students through individual connection fosters enjoyment and comfort in learning, while actively engaging parents in class activities, like encouraging them to participate with statements such as "I love music class!", contributes to family enrollment and enjoyment of music lessons.

  3. SOLFEGE KISSES: For intimate moments, place your cheek near theirs and quietly sing notes like "Sol-Mi". They echo back, creating a special connection through music. Try "Do is Home" or "Sol-La-Mi" for variety. As your faces are close, you could add butterfly kisses—blink rhythmically while saying, "Caterpillar, grasshopper, BUTTERFLY, bug!" Your eyelashes will brush their cheek, mimicking butterfly wings fluttering gently.


Okay! Go have some fun singing and maybe give a bit of extra oomph this month toward building a bond with your child. Our track record indicates that when you are connecting and having fun with your child, music learning increases!



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