May 21, 2025

43: How to Talk to Parents About: Confidence in Music Lessons

31 minutes

In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, hosts (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) and Mandy York (Music Time of Milford) music lessons contribute to building confidence in children.

Many lesson providers promote the claim that music lessons will build confidence in children, but how can we back that claim up? In this episode John and Mandy provide tools you can use when talking with parents about how lessons can, and will build confidence in their children.

In this episode:

The differences between knowledge and confidence, and how these elements interact and influence each other in a learning environment.

What "confidence" means in the context of music education.

Finding the delicate balance of imparting knowledge and boosting self-esteem

How providing social interactions in music programs can enhance a child's confidence.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about the practical ways music instructors can encourage children to transition from timid learners to confident performers, whether through private lessons or group ensemble experiences.

Referenced Medium article: Knowledge VS Confidence

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By John Kozicki

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