| It can be difficult finding the best Christmas gift | | | | The best way to ensure that they will have fun is |
| for your child. They give you a list, but it is filled | | | | to ask them what kind of instrument they would |
| with things that do nothing to educate or enrich | | | | like. If your child likes rock music, they would |
| them. Movies, clothes, video games etc. Why not | | | | gravitate toward one of the instruments in a rock |
| give them something that will both entertain and | | | | band. If they like folk music, they may ask for an |
| enrich? | | | | acoustic guitar. But there is no sense in guessing |
| Giving your child a musical instrument for | | | | which one they would really like. Their answer |
| Christmas is one of the best things you can do. | | | | may surprise you. |
| Here is some more information on why. | | | | Helps Kids Focus |
| Confidence Builder | | | | The act of practicing the instrument each day |
| Children who play a musical instrument develop | | | | encourages your child to focus on one thing. |
| confidence. It is gratifying to work hard at | | | | Helping them understand that you do not learn |
| something and feel yourself progressing. As a child | | | | and get better unless you take lessons and |
| builds their skills, their self worth will increase. | | | | practice is an important thing you can teach them. |
| Having them perform at recitals and in front of | | | | However, be careful with this. There are plenty of |
| the family also builds their self worth, especially | | | | children who decide they hate their instrument |
| when they get applause. | | | | because they are forced to practice it. Give them |
| Develops Creativity | | | | some space and help them learn that without this |
| Creativity is important throughout life, not just for | | | | vital practice time, they wont truly learn how to |
| children. The more you strive to build their | | | | play. |
| creativity as kids, the more creative they will be | | | | If your child wont practice, ask him why. Getting |
| as adults in the work force. Too often, parents | | | | to the root cause will help encourage inspiration. |
| unknowingly squelch this creativity. Why not | | | | Perhaps they do not like the teacher or the song |
| encourage it by giving your child an instrument for | | | | they are learning. These things are easily fixable. |
| Christmas? | | | | The key is to make it fun. |
| Its Fun | | | | A Great Gift |
| Not only are instruments educational, they are fun. | | | | A musical instrument is the best Christmas gift |
| Avoid purchasing them an instrument they may | | | | for your child because it helps them develop skills. |
| find ridiculous and embarrassing, like a tuba. Cool | | | | Plus, it is both entertaining and enriching. With a |
| instruments like guitars, drums, violins, and basses. | | | | musical instrument, parents can be happy that |
| Keep in mind that they more than likely want to | | | | their kids are learning a new skill, and the kids are |
| emulate their favorite bands and pop artists. You | | | | happy because they are able to play like the |
| can not do that with a tuba or trumpet. | | | | people they admire. |