For Parents
Fiddle Jam for Parents
“It’s OK for my kid to do that?!” (re: whatever they want)
Yes! Not only good, but GREAT!! Don’t worry though, we’re not saying that it’s OK for your child to just sit around, goof-off, and noodle for hours instead of quality practicing; but a good balanced dose of daily improv, in an environment free of ANY criticism, and anything BUT positive encouragement, is where your job becomes critical (for lack of a better term). In other words: save your well meaning “corrections” for “Vivaldi.” In order to develop a strong authoritative connection to their own inner creativity we need this kind of atmosphere, and at home, only you can create that.
Once they start to “own” it, it will become a part of their life forever! …and, isn’t that one of the main reasons you had them start lessons in the first place?
Geoff is also happy to talk to Boosters organizations and parents directly about the best ways to support your string kids Fiddle Jamming experience.