Practice Tips

Practice is super important for retaining information, growing in skills, and becoming a better musician. Here are some tips for improving practice at home:

• Practice at least 15-20 minutes 4 days a week every single week (30 minutes plus or more for advanced students)

• Establish a practice routine of same time and same days each week

• Provide reward for encouragement if lack of motivation to practice (using a sticker chart to fill out practice days or giving a prize once a week or once a month for practicing well)

• Provide words of encouragement while practicing “you can do it” “it’s okay if you're stuck keep trying”

• Allow student to have free time on the piano for the first few minutes playing anything they want before practicing repertoire

• Allow student to be creative occasionally on the piano

• Help student by showing them their hand position especially for ages 7 and under

• Don't be afraid to reach out to your teacher during the week if your child is stuck or needs help!

• If student is having a lot of trouble remembering how to play anything at all please reach out to me and I will aid you!