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How much should I practice?

If you play for fun

  • Age five: 30 minutes
  • Age eight: 45 - 60 minutes
  • Age ten: 60 - 75 minutes
  • Age twelve to adult: 90 - 120 minutes

If you want to be a professional

  • Age five: 30 - 45 minutes
  • Age eight: 90 - 120 minutes
  • Age ten: 2 hours
  • Age twelve: 3 hours
  • Age fourteen to eighteen: 3 - 4 hours
  • Violin major in college: 5 hours

These are minimums - The actual time depends on you.

Getting a drink, answering the phone, etc. does not count.
 
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