#1. Keep a log of your practice time to motivate yourself.
#2. When suggesting practice time for your children, try setting a goal of ten minutes for each grade they're in, 30 minutes for third grade, ect.
#3. Practice during the same hour each day; make it part of your routine.
#4. Begin your practice with a scale to warm up your finger and improve technical ability.
#5. Practice sections you know you have trouble with, don't just play through the entire piece.
#6. Practice trouble areas in different rhythms. Begin slow and work up to faster speeds.
#7. Practice with a metronome. It's hard to tell in which parts you slow down and need additional practice on. If you don't have a metronome I highly suggest purchasing one, they range in price and are a great investment.
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