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Smartmusic - Learn about how SA Trumpet Lessons uses Smartmusic to accelerate student learning.
Method Books - View a sampling of some of the method books we may use.
Why Music? - Educational benefits of music study.
External Links:
Instrument-Specific Index of Links
Create Your Own Marching Band Drill
Practice Tips for Parents of Younger Students:
Help your student set up a regular time every day to practice.
Help your student understand that playing only familiar songs will not help her improve.
Explain to your student that learning happens in stages. Sometimes a student will work on something for a long time with no apparent improvement, and then discover a sudden leap in ability. Other times, learning happens very quickly. The important thing to stress is that consistent practice will yield results.
Help your young musician set practice goals. Keeping a journal, not just a practice chart, helps track the peaks and valleys of learning a new piece or improving fundamental skills.
As a parent, don't make judgments about the musical quality of your student's practicing. Learning an instrument requires lots of squeaks, scratches, and wrong notes.
Help your student establish a routine. This may require some consultation with the teacher. A typical half-hour practice routine might include:
Warmup -- 1-3 minutes
Play a fun, familiar piece -- 3-5 minutes
Work on a new or difficult piece -- 10-15 minutes
Work on technical requirements, such as scales or other technique builders -- 5 minutes
Play something fun to conclude the session
Maintenance for Brass Instruments:
The better you sound, the more fun it is to practice. The more fun it is to practice, the more you practice. The more you practice, the better you sound.
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