Tips and Tricks to make practicing a breeze!
1. Have a dedicated practice space.
2. Schedule your practice time and keep your schedule.
3. Always warm-up first.
4. Practice what is difficult more than you practice what is easy.
5. Stuck on a tricky spot? Take a break and practice something else. Come back to that tricky spot later.
6. Band music really easy? See Mr. Strock for a challenge piece or go to the music store and buy some sheet music that looks for fun for you. Maybe the music to your favorite Disney movie or your favorite pop song!
7. Show off and play a concert for mom and dad!
Are you…..
1. Sitting with correct posture?
2. Forming your embouchure correctly?
3. Using correct hand position?
4. Using good, firm air?
5. Trying your hardest?
Stuck? Remember to use our learning sequence at home too!
1. Clap and Count
2. Sizzle
3. Note Names with fingerings (with the correct rhythms and counting)
4. Air Play (with correct rhythms and counting)
5. Play!