Using the Musician’s Practice Planner to Inspire Music Students
The Musician’s Practice Planner if often praised for its ability to organize practice sessions and keep music students focused. There’s another use for this practice notebook that is even more vital:...
View ArticlePracticing When You Don’t Want To: A Key to Success
The Musician’s Practice Planner can be used as a motivational tool to keep musicians on the path of success. By writing down two key pieces of information, you can use your Practice Planner to clearly...
View ArticleA System to Help Memory and Improve Music Lessons
Music teachers and music students will achieve more if they understand a truth about how the human brain is hard-wired: We are designed to forget things. That’s right. Remembering is rare. Forgetting...
View ArticleYour Music Practice List: What, Why, and How
Music students must have a to-do list when they leave their music lessons. It’s impossible for students to remember everything they’re supposed to be playing, and having a written list is best for...
View ArticleYour Musical Diary: Writing Notes to Yourself
How much do you remember about your practicing day to day? If you’re like most musicians, the answer is: Not much. There are two crucial places you need to be writing notes to yourself: in your sheet...
View ArticleUsing the Musician’s Practice Planner as a Communication Tool
The conversations between music teachers and their students during lessons are valuable for the student. Teachers give guidance, encouragement, specific strategies, and goals. Students learn what to...
View ArticleHow to Include Listening in Your Practice List
The importance of listening to the music you’re learning cannot be stressed enough. Knowing how the music is supposed to sound makes the entire learning process easier–and more fun. While many music...
View ArticleThe Importance of Clear Communication at Music Lessons
Making sure students know the exact expectations of their music teachers is one of the top priorities at music lessons. If a student leaves the lesson unclear on what to do at home, disaster can...
View ArticleRisk vs. Reward: The Secret to Motivation
In your Musician’s Practice Planner, in addition to the weekly practice plan, it’s important for music students to write down their reward and their risk for meeting the practice goals for the week....
View ArticleThe Musician’s Practice Planner Balances Your Efforts
Do you ever feel that you’re practicing only one or two items and feel guilty for neglecting others? Most of us have experienced these feelings. We know we should be more balanced in our...
View Article
