(part 6 of 8 from the article The Benefits of Listening) How can listening be fun? Listen to a single song and then immediately have the child play that song while it is fresh in his/her head. Listen for something specific in the music—Stand up every time you hear a LH …
(part 8 of 8 from the article How to Practice) How can we make practice fun? Take turns working on the goal. Parent, listen to the child’s attempt. Then try it yourself and have the child listen to you. Make mistakes on accident or on purpose and see if the student …
(part 7 of 8 from the article How to Practice) How can we make practice fun? Use a handful of coins. When the child is successful, one coin goes into his pile. When the child is unsuccessful, all the coins he has won go back into the parent’s pile. Keep repeating …
(part 6 of 8 from the article How to Practice) How can we make practice fun? Line up M&Ms, Cheerios, raisins, or other …
Slow practice means fast progress. Fast practice means slow progress. No practice means no progress. –Shinichi Suzuki Careful, methodical practice takes the …
(part 1 of 8 from the article How to Practice) Why should we practice? Practice is not meant to be an exercise …
(part 4 of 8 from the article How to Practice) How should we practice? Practice does not mean sitting in front of the …
(part 3 of 8 from the article How to Practice) What should we practice? The practice sheet that is filled out at each …
Practicespot bills itself as the place for Ideas and Resources for Great Music Lessons Highlights: Free Tools section with a staff paper …
(part 2 of 8 from the article How to Practice) When should we practice? Practice time is up to you, but make it …
