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You Need: How Much Should I Practice?
Timer
Metronome
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Step 1: Preparation Fill in your Practice Schedules.
Ask your teacher to help set priorities for this week.
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For daily exercises, scales etc.:
Subdivide each practice hour into twenty 3-minute segments
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For your repertoire:
Decide how long you will practice each piece.
Divide the time and piece into Virtuous Moments.
Determine one priority to work on today for each piece.
(ex. intonation, shifting, dynamics, etc.)
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Step 2: Practice Set the timer for your first Virtuous Moment and begin practicing. Don't stop until the timer rings.
Immediately set the timer for the next Virtuous Moment and continue to practice.
Important: Do not exceed or shorten the time you’ve planned for each exercise. You can make changes on tomorrow’s schedule.
Use the metronome for every exercise! You will develop an impeccable sense of rhythm, and the metronome will teach you discipline and concentration.
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Step 3: Review Your Progress Rest for at least 15 minutes after every hour of practice.
Immediately set the timer for the next Virtuous Moment and continue to practice.
Review what you’ve accomplished and write changes for tomorrow.
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