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Tips for Efficient and Successful Practice
- FIND A REGULAR PRACTICE TIME: Try to practice at the same time every day so that it becomes a part of your routine (ex. always practice 15 minutes before dinner, or after your favorite tv show)
- WORK ON DIFFICULT SECTIONS: Don't waste time playing the entire piece every time you practice. Just focus on the sections that are difficult for you to save time.
- SLOW PRACTICE: Practicing difficult sections SLOWLY is key!! Once you can play a difficult section slowly, then try gradually speeding it up.
- FRUSTRATION: It is NORMAL to get frustrated during practice!!!! If you are having trouble with something, take a break and try it again tomorrow. Don't give up on it!
- ASK ME FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT: No one is perfect and eventually you will hit a road block. My best players always find me and ask me for help. In fact, I too ask other musicians for advice when I get stuck with technique or a tough section of music. Seeking out answers is the best way to get better at something.