How to Practice

How to "Smart Practice" at home:

1. Play at least 8 measures from your assignment (concert music, technique class assignment, etc.)

2. Improve at least 1 musical element (listed on your goal sheet) in a measure, repeat that measure 3-4 times correctly. You may have to repeat it more often at a slower tempo to get it right = THAT IS OK!

3. Play the entire original section from your assignment again with that correction repaired to show you IMPROVED.

4. Go on to another section of your assignment and repeat the process. Then, play something fun! Movie, pop music, anything! Check this site out for ideas.

5. Practice this way at least 4 days a week.

** Take a look at these 2 videos and article BELOW on how to practice at home so you IMPROVE!

10 Easy Ways To Optimize Your Music PracticeSpruce up the woodshed: with the new school year upon us, here are some easy ways to help you maximize music practice time — regardless of how old you are or what level of playing you've achieved.

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