Top Ten Practice Tips

PRACTICE EVERY DAY

Help your long-term memory - Improve your learning curve

HAVE SPECIFIC GOALS

Create specific, attainable goals BEFORE you practice

BEGIN WITH THE BASICS

Go over technique first - Always have a warm-up plan

FOCUS ON THE TOUGH STUFF

Spend your time on what you cannot play - Turn fear into confidence

WRITE IT DOWN

Get the most from your practice log - See your goals and accomplishments

SLOW IT DOWN

Muscle memory - Never make mistakes - Learn it right the first time

BREAK IT DOWN

Identify musical sections - Don’t always start at the beginning - Help memorization

USE A METRONOME

Always work on improving your time - Don’t stretch time for the Tough Stuff

PRACTICE AWAY FROM YOUR INSTRUMENT

Visualize yourself playing successfully - Hear the music in your mind

ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE

Use positive language in the practice room - Focus on solutions, not problems