How often and how long should my child practice?

After each lesson, your child will get an assignment for the week. Children should practice daily for 10-15 minutes at a specific time with no interference from other family members, the television, or the computer. It is wise to practice as early in the day as possible, keep a record of practice time, and establish a reward system for effective practice. Two brief practice times are preferable to one longer session. The parent should sit near the child during the practice time, so that the child doesn't feel isolated.

How often should my child listen to the compact discs?

Students and parents should listen to the compact discs on a daily basis. Some days you will listen to specific examples from the child's assignment. Other days you should simply listen to the entire CD as background music. Children absorb the music on the CD and it will motivate them to excel in music study.

Do I need a musical background to teach Music for Little Mozarts?

The Music for Little Mozarts Piano Course is one of the most "Parent Friendly" methods on the market-each page of every book contains directions for the parent/teacher. A Teacher's Guide is available, but you may never need to use it-that's how easy this course is to use! While the Classroom Music for Little Mozarts program can be taught by music teachers, it is also designed to be easily accessible to early childhood classroom teachers who may have little or no music background. The teacher is supported by scripted lesson plans and, with the music on the CDs, a teacher need not have to sing in order for the lessons to be successful.