When it comes to motivating students to practice, parents and the teacher must work together to find methods that would best encourage practice at home.
Motivating Students to Practice
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How to memorize music
Memorization is not simply playing a piece of music repeatedly until it is remembered, but it should be an active process in which we try to put together sections of the music that are meaningful structurally and musically.
Memorizing Music: The Two Most (and the Two Least) Efficient Strategies
The art of giving positive instructions
A helpful reminder for teachers and parents to give positive instructions that would enhance students’ performances, encourage good practices, and reinforce positive behavior.
“Don’t” Instructions vs. “Do” Instructions – Is One Really Better Than the Other?
Developing musicality in students
Musicality and artistry are important skills for pianists at all levels, sometimes over technical abilities. This article discusses how to evaluate, prepare, and work on musicality at the lesson and during practice.
Five important skills of a successful musician
Other than talent, a musician must also have discipline, problem solving skills, tolerance for failure, and social skills to be successful.
5 things you need to succeed as a musician
How to encourage your child to practice
Setting a regular routine, creating a friendly practice environment, and being a practice helper are of great importance to young students’ home practice.
Three Strategies for Effective Piano Practice
Learning through Mental Practice
A little mental practice can go a long way toward learning new skills.
Learning Something New? Try This Mental Practice Tweak That Could Accelerate the Learning Process
