Practice times can be broken into two or more smaller times as needed.

Unlike most academic subjects and sports activities, music lessons are generally once a week, leaving the student on their own to do their "homework" until the next lesson. This requires a good amount of discipline as well as time management! Consult with your teacher throughout the year for tips on helping to keep practice time productive.

The following suggestions should help make practice a little easier and more enjoyable for everyone:

		Be consistent. Practice time should be scheduled into the daily routine. When schedule conflicts arise (as they will) try to arrange another time the same day for practicing rather than missing time or doubling time the next day.
		The practice room should be well lit, quiet and have a music stand and metronome for practicing.
		If you sit when playing, use chairs with straight backs and no arms.
		Practicing in front of a mirror will help check for correct posture and positioning.
		Practice sessions should focus on passages you don't know rather than just ones you play easily.

Set practice goals, play for your family and keep trying
- Learning to play an instrument takes repetition and time!

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