Could These Be The REAL Reasons Why Young Students Give Up On Their Musical Instrument?

STOKE NEWINGTON, U.K. - Feb. 5, 2016 - PRLog -- GRAMMY^® nominated U.S. based music educator Anthony Mazzocchi has shared his theory in an article on his online guide for parents about the real motivations for young music students giving up playing their instrument.

In an article on Mr Mazzocchi’s “The Music Parents Guide - A Survival Kit For the New Music Parent”, Mr Mazzocchi draws on his own experiences aseducator and administrator to make a distinction between the reasons given by parents and students, and the REAL reasons why young students give up playing their instrument.

According to Mr Mazzocchi, the given reasons for stopping include the student lacking talent, being too busy with other activities, hating practicing, and / or not liking their teacher.

Mr Mazzocchi states however that the REAL reasons are more complex and include parents not thinking the child is musically talented and giving music a lower priority than other subjects, as well as teachers not offering the child enough performing opportunities.

Two other very important REAL reasons given are that the child does not know how to get better because they lack the proper tools and practice habits, and that their instrument is in a state of disrepair. The belief is that a poor quality instrument or one that is poorly maintained or has an unresolved problem can affect a child’s playing ability, confidence, and perception of their own playing, and can cause frustration which can contribute to them wanting to give up.

The violin for example can usually be found at the top of the list of instruments that students find the most difficult to learn, and are therefore prone to give up playing early on. Experienced violinist and violin maker Gary Bridgewood of Stoke Newington based dealers, repairers and restorers of fine stringed instruments Bridgewood and Neitzert comments:

“Anyone learning an instrument faces a number of different challenges, and for young people there are of course many extra distractions. It is also challenging for parents who would like to see their children get the many benefits of learning and instrument, and would like them to stick with it. As Mr Mazzocchi pointed out, as well as having a good teacher it is important to have a well maintained instrument. I believe that it is also important to make sure that anyone learning the violin has the right instrument for their particular needs from the outset. This is where your local violin shop can really make an important contribution. Having specialists nearby who can provide expert help and advice as well as providing maintenance and repair services can ensure that violinists from beginners upwards have the best possible support in their playing, and are able to play an instrument that helps to bring out the best in their playing.”

Gary says “At Bridgewood and Neitzert we have a violin shop and workshop staffed with skilled craftsmen.  We sell fine stringed instruments, strings, and a wide range of accessories. Our workshop can undertake the whole range of repairs and restorations (http://www.vivaceviolin.com/sitepage/Repairs.html) on violins, violas, cellos, basses and bows, and on early and period instruments including lutes, viols and viola d’amores. All workmanship is guaranteed”.

For more information call Bridgewood and Neitzert on 020 7249 9398, visit the website http://www.vivaceviolin.com or contact Bridgewood and Neitzert online here (http://www.vivaceviolin.com/sitepage/ContactPage.html).