Because resilience is built one challenge at a time.
Every musician (beginner or professional) runs into a “tricky spot.” It could be one measure that never seems to sound right, a fingering that feels awkward, or a rhythm that keeps slipping.
This month’s Mini Goal from Brighton Music is to help your child pick just one tricky spot in their music and focus on working through it.
Why This Matters
When kids face something hard, it’s tempting to avoid it. But working slowly through challenges teaches patience, problem-solving, and resilience, the same skills they’ll use in school, sports, and life.
And the best part? They don’t have to do it alone.
How You Can Support Them
You don’t need to know music to help. Just:
- Ask your child what part of their music feels hardest.
- Encourage them to play just that part – not the whole song – two or three times.
- Celebrate progress, even if it’s tiny.
Your cheerleading keeps them motivated when they’re tempted to give up.
Try This:
Say:
“Show me the part that feels tricky and then show me how it sounded after practicing it a few times.”
Clap, smile, and remind them: tough spots don’t last, but persistence does.
Celebrate persistence, not perfection.
Ask your child to play just the part that feels hardest this week. Cheer them on—tiny wins add up to big confidence.