Discover Your Magical Music Parenting Personality Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When your child faces a tricky spot in their music, what's your approach?

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  • A.
    We turn it into a game, making the challenge a fun adventure or a quest to conquer.
  • B.
    We brainstorm creative ways to tackle it, maybe even take a break and return later with fresh eyes.
  • C.
    I'm right there with a cheer or a high-five for every little win!
  • D.
    I offer a nudge in the right direction, then step back to watch them struggle and eventually shine.
• 2.
  How do you celebrate when your child masters a practicing task or achieves a  musical milestone?

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  • A.
    We look at what we accomplished and what we learned. With our excitement and confidence, we make the next goal right away keeping the momentum.
  • B.
    I remind them of what they have learned and how far they have come!
  • C.
    Every milestone is a victory parade; we cheer and dance to their tune or we decide on a reward to work towards!
  • D.
    We share stories of heroes and how, in their journeys and trials, they kept going just like they did, drawing parallels to their own.
• 3.
  What's your mantra when practice sessions don't go as planned?

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  • A.
    A gentle reminder that it's about the journey, not just the destination and how fast we get there.
  • B.
    No worries; every attempt is worth a round of applause!
  • C.
    Time to put on our wizard hats and think outside the box for next time!
  • D.
    Let's wave our wand, find the magic in this moment, and find a way to turn it into something positive and fun.
• 4.
  Your child is learning a new part in a song that's super hard for them. How do you support them?

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  • A.
    I'm there with a guiding hand, but ultimately, it's their instrument to master along with all its challenges, and they also might decide it's not for them.
  • B.
    We explore creative ways to understand and love the new sounds they're creating; even when they are not exactly what they wanted, it's OK. We will get there!
  • C.
    With cheers for every note, right or wrong, because effort deserves recognition!
  • D.
    We are in this together, so we will make every practice, including its challenges, an adventure and continually find new ways to make them work.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You are 'The Encourager': Celebrates the Musical Triumphs

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  The "Encourager" parent is like a cheering charm, celebrating every musical success. During my visit to the Wizarding World in Orlando, I witnessed this magic in action. As children attempted spells with interactive wands, Encouragers applauded every successful incantation.What is the "Encourager" parent like In the home music practice space?
• 2.
  The Guiding Sorcerer: Offers Gentle Musical Guidance

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  The "Guiding Sorcerer" practicing parent provides gentle guidance without taking over the magical moment. In Orlando's Wizarding World, I observed parents who gently directed their children's wand movements, allowing them to learn through exploration. They stayed close by and gave a few suggestions but were still to the side letting the child still take charge.What is the "Guiding Sorcerer" parent like In the home music practice space?
• 3.
  The Supportive Enchanter: Make the Journey Magical

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  The "Supportive Enchanter" practicing parent creates a magical atmosphere in the practicing space of support and encouragement. In Orlando, I saw parents in the Wizarding World, creating an enchanting environment for their children and telling stories about wizarding students who might also be discouraged like them practicing their spells and how they felt and what they might do in their situation if they couldn't get a spell.What is the "Supportive Enchanter" parent like In the home music practice space?
• 4.
  The Problem-Solving Mage: Foster Creativity in Challenges

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  The "Problem-Solving Mage" practicing parent helps their child navigate challenges by fostering creativity. In the Wizarding World, I noticed parents encouraging their children to experiment with different wand movements when a spell proved tricky. They would have them stand here, or try this or that. Maybe if it was frustrating they would say “ lets come back and try again in a bit” or “lets watch someone else and see how they do it and then try again.What's the "Problem- Solving" practicing parent like In the home music practice space?