Do any of you remember learning your multiplication tables in school? Reciting them over and over? I do! I had a bright yellow card with all of the facts printed on it and we would work on it at school and at home until we could recite them all from memory. Learning these took time and a lot of REPETITION.
Music is exactly the same way. In order to truly master any instrument, we need a lot of repetition. This repetition comes in the form of practice. Practicing at home between our weekly lessons is crucial to truly be successful with learning how to read music and play the piano.
Practice time doesn't have to be a long and painful process. Below are a few tips to help with making practice a little more maneagable for everyone.
1. Practice a little bit everyday
2. Set a certain time each day or several times each week that is scheduled time at the piano.
3. Split your practice time into smaller chunks.
4. Play sections of your song multiple times then play the entire song through.
5. Write it down - keep a log of your practice times to see how much you practice each week.
6. If you have questions, please ask me!
It makes a big difference when students have practiced all week and come prepared for the next lesson. Please encourage your musician to find the needed time each week to work on their music.
