{"id":19506,"date":"2019-06-01T14:25:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-01T21:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=19506"},"modified":"2023-03-29T09:34:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T16:34:55","slug":"discourage-child-from-quitting-drums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/discourage-child-from-quitting-drums\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Encourage Your Child To Not Quit Drums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ta8_WW7orA8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>One huge concern for parents is investing a lot of time and money into a child&#8217;s passion. Are they going to lose interest? Is it worth it?<\/p>\n<p>Here are five ways to encourage your child to keep playing drums and discourage them from quitting:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Have fun<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It might be cliche, but keeping the fun factor alive and well is at the core of any musical pursuit. Once a hobby or interest is stripped of joy, the usual response is to quit. Most people can sit down and play a rhythm, so the drums have a lower barrier to entry than pretty much any other instrument. When putting together a practice schedule, let them have a chunk of time to play along to their fave songs and have fun. The random bashing will become more bearable with time &#8211; we promise!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Start out simple<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Parents are encouraged to talk to their kids just above their cognitive level so they&#8217;re constantly forming new connections and learning. The same goes for drums: don&#8217;t overestimate the ability of your kid. You need to find the sweet spot of challenging but achievable so they don&#8217;t get frustrated. Your little drummer probably shows favoritism toward certain songs because they can understand them. Let them play along to these to start, then add in a &#8216;wildcard song&#8217; that&#8217;s slightly more difficult.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Play with others<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Learning drums can be pretty isolating. Everyone else might be outside playing while you&#8217;re practicing rolls in your basement. Try to get them playing with other people as soon as possible, especially if they can jam with kids who are at a similar stage in their musical journey. Friendships and camaraderie add more excitement into the equation. And if you&#8217;re a musician, you should jam with your kids, too!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Find a great teacher<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A competent, energetic, encouraging teacher can make all the difference in keeping your kid engaged and interested. They&#8217;ll ideally include the kid&#8217;s favorite songs, plus material they need to progress. Don&#8217;t just settle for the closest drum teacher. Take the time to try out a few different instructors in your area; your child&#8217;s excitement following the lesson will help you make your decision. If you don&#8217;t have a great local teacher or money for private instruction, get them involved in a supportive community like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/edge\">Drumeo<\/a> &#8211; they&#8217;ll find more than enough videos to keep them busy!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Commit to a performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once they have the basics down, this can be a game changer. Whether it&#8217;s a living room show for family, a talent show, or a recital, these performances ignite a responsibility to rise to the occasion. There&#8217;s nothing more empowering than facing a challenging experience and coming out the other side.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the new show <em>The Rhythmic Adventures of Captain Carson<\/em> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/edge\">Drumeo members area<\/a> or download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/kids\">Drumeo Kids app<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>This video is part of a &#8216;quick tips&#8217; series for parents to inspire kids to play drums:<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/inspire-kids-to-play-music\/\">How To Get Your Kid Interested In The Drums<\/a><br \/>\n2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/teach-kids-simple-rhythms\">How To Teach Kids Simple Rhythms<\/a><br \/>\n3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/homemade-drum-set\">How To Make A Homemade Drum Set<\/a><br \/>\n4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/support-kids-passion-for-drums\">How To Support Your Kid&#8217;s Passion For Drums<\/a><br \/>\n5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/discourage-child-from-quitting-drums\">How To Encourage Your Child To Not Quit Drums<\/a><br \/>\n6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/buy-kids-drum-kit\">How To Buy A Drum Kit For Your Child<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"email-form-include-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are they going to lose interest? 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