With summer on the way, you may be wondering how you can encourage your kids to keep playing their instruments now that school is out. While continuing music lessons will help keep the skills they learned during the school year from slipping, there are a few things you can do to further encourage your kids to practice this summer. The staff at Hurst Music in Lexington, KY, has compiled a few tips to help you get started.

Music Lessons & More: 3 Ways to Keep Your Child Involved in Music This Summer

1. Make Sure They Have Something to Play

Many school instrument rental programs end when school lets out, so unless you renew your child’s rental, they may be without an instrument during the summer. If you’ve already returned their rental instrument, sign up for one through Hurst Music so your little one will have a great, high-quality instrument to play during their summer vacation.

2. Enroll Them in Music Lessons

It’s easy to become complacent over the summer, and, unless your child is diligent, they may not practice their instrument. However, enrolling them in music lessons can both improve their existing skills while encouraging them to practice outside of band or orchestra. Best of all, different instructors may offer a unique perspective that helps your child progress to a higher level of musical proficiency more quickly than they would simply through instruction at school.

3. Take in a Local Concert

Look for local symphony concerts in your area, and take your child to a performance or two. Often, seeing professional and semi-professional musicians playing their instruments will inspire them to practice and learn new music. If you’re unsure of where to find local concerts, contact your child’s music instructor for suggestions.

Don’t let your child’s passion for music fall by the wayside this summer. Contact Hurst Music and get them started with summer music lessons today. Visit their website for more information, and call (859) 335-0500 to inquire about open sessions.