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[quote=Anonymous]I have well below average musical ability and I have always felt it has held me back in small ways socially. Obviously not a big deal but I could never participate in musical events (sing-alongs etc.) because I can't carry a basic tune. Hoping for better for DC, I signed them up for piano lessons which they were initially quite enthusiastic about. However that enthusiasm quickly waned and now they don't practice and will not achieve a basic level of musical proficiency unless I really push hard.

On the one hand, it's their life and I don't want to be overly pushy. On the other hand I feel basic musical ability is an important practical skill that they will be disadvantaged for lacking at a basic level. I have no interest in pushing concert-level skills, just the ability to read music, carry a tune, and play basic songs on the piano or other instrument. For what it's worth, my spouse is highly skilled in a different instrument but has not had luck getting them enthused about learning from them.

Should I let them drop it or push them to practice some more?

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