How do I motivate my child to practice? 
Motivating children to practice can be a challenging task, but there are some strategies that can be effective. Here are some tips to help motivate your child to practice:

1. Set realistic goals: Work with your child to set realistic goals for what they want to achieve through their practice. Encourage them to break down larger goals into smaller, achievable steps, and celebrate their progress along the way.
2. Make it fun: Try to make practicing a fun activity. Incorporate games, rewards, or other fun activities that your child enjoys. This can help make the practice feel less like a chore and more like a fun activity.
3. Provide positive feedback: Offer positive feedback and praise for your child's efforts and progress. This can help boost their confidence and encourage them to continue practicing.
4. Create a routine: Establish a regular practice routine that your child can follow. This can help make practicing a habit and reduce the resistance to starting.
5. Be involved: Take an active interest in your child's practice. Attend their performances or recitals, offer support, and show that you are invested in their progress.
6. Lead by example: If you are a musician or have experience with practicing, share your own experiences and practice habits with your child. This can help them understand the importance of practice and the benefits that come with consistent effort.

Remember, it's important to be patient and supportive as your child works to develop their skills. With the right motivation and encouragement, your child can make significant progress in their practice.

Do the students have the opportunity to perform? 
Yes, we have two recitals a year, one in the summer term and one at Christmas. It’s a safe and nurturing environment where the aim is for the performer to have a positive experience. 

Grades and Exams
At Forte Music School the students also have the opportunity to take the music exams. These can be take on an instrument as well as in music theory. The exam bodies available are as follows:

ABRSM 
Piano - Classical
​Music Theory
Singing
Musical Theatre
Strings - Cello/ Violin 

MTB
Music Theory
Strings - Cello/ Violin 
Guitar
Piano - Classical/ Jazz 
Singing 
Drums 

LAMDA 
Musical Theatre (Voice) 

---

Practice Rewards
Every child that is enrolled in a Music is Fun Class or higher, and every child that is enrolled in Private lessons is provided with a ‘Rewards’ card. Every time the child attends a lesson, the card is presented to the teacher who places a sticker on the card. The child can then start to exchange their stickers with various items in our Rewards Cabinet.

---

Forte School of Music Weald of Kent,
Pattenden Lane,
​Marden, Kent
​TN12 9QJ
​[email protected] 
​​01622 910010 ​