(part 2 of 6 from the article Recital Time) Why do I have a recital? I feel that recitals are an important part of learning to play and appreciate music. Recitals give students a goal to work towards in learning and perfecting their repertoire. Recitals provide motivation for students to review …
To stop training as soon as one can do something does not mean that it is truly absorbed. One must continue to practice until it is natural and easy. –Shinichi Suzuki Hang in there with those review pieces! Proficency involves ease, comfort, a natural way of playing. Give yourself and …
Ability equals knowledge plus 10,000 times. –Shinichi Suzuki Knowing the right way isn’t enough. It is very possible to know lots of things in a difficult-to-recall sort of way, or in a know-but-can’t-do sort of way. Review and repetition are the tools that turn the sand of knowledge into the …
(part 5 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) How can we make practicing review songs more interesting? Play the …
(part 4 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) What happens if we skip review? OK, let’s be honest here. …
(part 3 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) What should we review? Twinkles—The Twinkle variations contain the basic techniques …
(part 2 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) Why should review be part of every practice? (continued from previous …
(part 1 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) Why should review be part of every practice? Success—Your student …
