Motivational Techniques...

So let's be honest... sometimes {frequently} MK says she does not want to practice piano.  But then she actually begins the practice & finds that she is enjoying the music.  So we've incorporated Legos into the piano practice sessions.  I collect all the pieces to a fairly quick set & then she completes a step or two following each piano song.  It breaks up the time & she get to enjoy TWO fun activities!

 Oh yeah... and sometimes we use

M&M's as a reward too! 

(resulting in a colorful mouth!)