Practice makes perfect, and this is also true for naturally talented people. Therefore, giving your child the chance to practice their natural talents in a regular classroom setting can help children maintain a competitive edge. This is especially helpful when your child knows they want to pursue a career in acting, music, or any other job on stage. Not only can professional training help your child get signed by a talent agent, but it can also help them prepare for auditions, so they are more likely to get booked for jobs when they apply.  

Talented people only know they are gifted in certain areas when trying something out. Therefore, you should give your gifted child ample opportunities to find other things they are naturally good at. For example, once they know they are a natural performer, they may benefit from an inclusive performing arts class or musical theatre group to participate in new activities and where else they can shine. They can also explore their interests and discover the roles which suit their interests and skills best. 

The most apparent reason for enrolling in professional training even when you or your child is a talented individual is because they can learn new techniques to improve their already incredible performing skills. 

Honing new skill sets helps children develop their weaker performing skills, meanwhile improving their natural abilities. Although talented individuals will likely pick up the new skills quickly, they can still benefit tremendously from being taught by professionals with more experience. 

Practicing with a long-term goal in mind can also help children develop transferable skills. These adaptable skills can help them in areas where they don’t naturally thrive due to the confidence that comes from participating in the performing arts. 

Professional training builds skills and techniques and gives children an instilled sense of confidence. 

This improvement in self-esteem can aid their performance and help them in other areas of their life outside of class. As a transferable skill, confidence can help your child excel in all aspects of their life in the home, socially and academically. When a child trusts in their abilities they are able to attempt new things, try again when things don’t go as they anticipated, and take on challenges. 

To learn more about how to build confidence in your child, read our previous Blog Post.  

Acting and music require a considerable amount of focus and memory, which professional training can help. 

Children with a natural ability for the arts may thrive in fun environments in the short term, but only professional training and the right set of tools and skills can help sustain their focus long-term. By regularly holding attention to one subject, your child can learn to improve their focus in a class setting. They can also apply this skill in their school-work which can potentially help them achieve higher grades. 

Another great reason to register your child into a performing arts class is to allow them the opportunity to meet other kids in their age group with similar interests. Having friends that are also interested in acting and music can give them somebody to express themselves with, practice their skills in play and develop a sense of community. 

Networking within the performing arts community can also help your child decide to pursue acting or music in a professional capacity. They may have met professionals within the industry through their years in a performing arts school. Additionally, schools, such as Lopez Studios performing arts preparatory school, that have been around for decades also have contacts with successful alumni that may point your child in the right direction or offer a few words of wisdom. 

There are even more benefits of professional performance training, including the benefits of learning music for childhood development, including better math and reading skills, better mental health, and improved leadership skills. So don’t sleep on this knowledge and sign your kids up for acting and music after school or weekend classes to get them reaping the benefits of participating in the arts. You may also wish to give them a taster of the courses during the summer break, which can give your kids something to focus on when they aren’t at school and allow you a few hours to work, get your jobs done, and relax. 

Contact Lopez Studios if you are located in the Washington DC Metro area and consider enrolling your child in a performing arts school to give them some professional training. We can’t wait to hear from you and discuss the program options for your talented children. Better yet, our school is open to all children aged 4-18, so no matter when they decide to seek professional guidance to enhance their natural abilities, we are here to help!