Sharing Talent 2

(part 2 of 4 from the article Sharing Talent with Others)

Why is my student reluctant to play for others?

Obviously there are many reasons, some easy to address and others more complicated, but here are some of the most common:

• Fear of making a mistake
• Dislike of excess attention
• Fear of looking foolish
• Too much pressure from parents or others
• Fear of sticking out or being different
• Defiance of parent’s wishes
• Boredom with the songs they know

Do you know which reason is the strongest one for your student?  If not, have a conversation and find out!