Hopefully your aspiring young musician is carving out time to practice their instrument AT HOME. "HOW MUCH?" you ask?  Shoot for 20 minutes per day, 5 days per week!  Consistency is KEY!  

WHAT DO I PRACTICE?   

*Anything you have already learned and love to play!

*Review Good Posture (videos below)

* Start learning new songs!  Use your books and play something new!

*Pro-Tip:  When learning new music, here's a good strategy to follow:

*Notice Time Signature*Count and Clap the Rhythm*Look at the key signature*Say the note names*Use a pencil to write in the names of the notes you don't know*Practice slowly and accurately with the proper bow hold