How many people stop playing an instrument?

85\% of students who begin learning an instrument quit within two years. While it may take as much as a decade to set in, between the waste of time, money, and lack of an important life skill (not to mention the absence of the ability to create music), regret invariably follows the music-lover’s decision to quit.

Why do children quit music?

The study also revealed the main reasons for children ending music lessons were boring lessons, frustration at a lack of progress, disliking practice and competition from other activities. Some children regretted stopping music lessons.

How many students quit their musical instruments in the first two years?

Over 50\% of students quit their musical instrument within the first two years of playing. The Music Parents’ Guide A Survival Kit for the New Music Parent Home About Tony About the Book Guest Post

Why did my child quit playing a musical instrument?

During my time as an educator and administrator, parents and students have shared with me several reasons why the child quit their musical instrument, including: The student is not musically talented (or at least thought they weren’t). The student is too busy with other activities.

How much time should a child have to practice a musical instrument?

 Also, if music is a class in school, then school obligations should be priorities.  Budget time accordingly and children will have 10 minutes a day to practice an instrument, for sure. Much like any worthwhile venture, practicing a musical instrument has its ups and downs.

What happens when you pick up an instrument after a layoff?

 Picking up an instrument for the first time after a long layoff can be so frustrating that a student will not want to continue into the next school year. The instrument is in disrepair.  A worn down cork, poor working reed, or small dent can wreak havoc on a child’s playing ability.