Happy New Year!

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 by Alix Evans | practice

Wishing you all the best for 2023!  No matter how your 2022 was, may 2023 be a kinder, gentler year.

It's a couple of days late, but if you're the resolution-making type, now is a great time to commit to good practice habits!  Here are some things that will help you implement an effective and sustainable practice routine:

• We're a lot more likely to practice if we make it a habit.  Block out time on your calendar (ideally the same time each day) for practice.
• Give yourself the space to practice!  Find a quiet place where you won't be bothered, and keep your music and maybe a music stand there, so it'll be ready when you need it.
• When it comes to getting the most out of your practicing, consistency is key.  If you're going to spend 2 hours a week practicing, 20 minutes a day for 5 days will get you a lot farther than one 2 hour block.
• Daily practice is awesome, but almost-daily practice is great too!  If you have days when you just know you won't be able to schedule time to practice, that's ok.
• Did you miss a day you meant to practice?  Don't beat yourself up!  Just jump back on the horse and try not to miss two practice sessions in a row.  Regular practice is not all-or-nothing.  We all have to skip sometimes, and that's ok.
• If tracking your progress is something you find motivating, try using the practice log in the student portal!