1. Make a great space for music making.
   This is the easiest. This past weekend we took down our Christmas tree and cleaned up the living room. I moved my daughter's keyboard to a better space. I got a little table for her to put her books on. I made sure the keyboard and light were plugged in. I also opened her books to the right page, and opened her assignment notebook to the right page. My goal was for there to be hardly effort to get things ready, so all she would need to do is walk to the keyboard to make music. Sure enough - she practiced for THREE 15-minute sessions - all in one day - without being asked. Just because the space was well-lit, comfortable, and ready-to-go, it made it more appealing.

2. Schedule
   When can you make music? Block off the time in your day. Set an alarm for practice should begin.  It's better to schedule music making around events of your day, such as before or after dinner.

3. Set goals
   What music would you like to learn? Do you want to perform it somewhere?  The new year is a great time to set new goals. Perhaps you want to play in a recital or a family get together? Maybe you want to learn some pop songs and play by ear. Perhaps a new style of music, or simply master the skills you have just learned. Now is a good time to chat with your teacher about your goals.

4. Listen to Music
   How do you listen to music? Spotify? Pandora? Amazon Prime? YouTube? Radio or CDs? Listen to some old favorites, and try something new. Broaden your horizons with styles of music you've never listened to.

5. Positive encouragement
   Step beck and think about the progress you (or your family member) has made. You'll be amazed if you think about how far you've come. Be mindful of the small steps accomplished. Celebrate them. Some of the best praise you can give yourself (or your child or loved one) is simply to say, "I love to hear you play!"

It’s easy to get started with music lessons.

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