With summer around the corner, I want to let you know that lessons are available! But should you take summer lessons? Well… It depends! On how you feel… Read on!
Kim in Quebec playing piano in the summer
You should consider a break from lessons if you think any of the following:
“I’m mentally fatigued. I love my instrument, but I feel like I’m at my limit for cramming things inside my head.”
“I have summer activities and then school year learning activities!”
“I’ve worked hard this school year! I’d like a break!”
“I want to spend the summer playing fun songs in my level, and just play around without thinking about whether I’m progressing.”
If you feel any of the above, then you should take an honest break, feel completely awesome about it, and come back in the fall refreshed and ready to go! If you don’t, then you risk burning out! Yes, we do work you hard throughout the school year!
Summer lessons are for those who feel any of the following:
“I’ve worked so hard to get here, and I don’t want to break my momentum. I want to keep progressing if possible, and see no reason to stop!”
“I just started piano. I’m not feeling particularly mentally fatigued.”
“I want to learn more! And more! And keep learning! =D =D =D”
“I have lot’s of time to practice. I want to take advantage of this!”
“I want to take a guitar exam in August.”
If you’re in between or a bit of both, we can work with that! If you want to take only a 1 month break, that’s cool too! Or a biweekly or a lesson now and then can be beneficial to your progress if you just want to do your own thing, and then want live feedback once in a while on how you’re doing. Summer is super casual!
~Kimberly Wong
Owner
Volo Academy of Music