Practice Tips & Activites
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Set goals for your practice time
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Keep a practice log
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Break up your practice time into smaller increments
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Remember that practicing is NOT just about playing through your music (have fun with it!)
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Repetition is key (Roll a dice and practice that many times)
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Create a designated space just for practicing music
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Try practicing backwards, playing the last measure first
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Warm up mindfully (don't forget scales!)
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Record yourself to track your progress
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Play something completely new (sight read)!
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Schedule a practice time into your daily routine
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Remember to be kind to yourself. The only way to learn is to accept mistakes, they are how you learn
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Play for someone else or a pet (or stuffed animal)
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Remember that practicing is NOT just about playing through your music. Play a piece you already know for fun!
