Effective Practice Routines

Effective Suzuki Practice

I have seen many different approaches to practice that work. Families in my studio find what works for them and helps them be successful. One size does not fit all and the way practice is done often needs to be modified depending on the child and practice parent.

That being said I have found there are certain strategies that effective practice sessions have in common, especially for young students. How they are done, is much less important than the fact that they are done.

I used to try to sprinkle information about how to practice effectively into my lessons on an ongoing basis but I’ve found over the years that this approach often left families in my studio surprised about my expectations a year or two into lessons.

Clearly I was not giving out this information as well as I thought I was. I have recently re-vamped my approach with new materials that explain what to expect, and how to be successful, in a much more clear and organized way.

I am excited to share some of that work with you in the form of a short ebook. It can easily be read in one sitting, is printable and hopeful will be a good resource in your practice room.

My hope is that teachers can use this as a resource to more clearly explain practice expectations with parents, and if they want to add to something I’ve said it will give them a jumping off point to have those conversations.

In Painless Practice: 7 Strategies for Starting an Effective Practice Routine I lay out strategies from my experience teaching over the last 20 years. I hope it is a great resource for parents and teachers alike & starts the conversation about how to practice effectively in your studio or home.

This e-book is free if you sign up below. I hope you’ll check it out, and share this post with any teachers or parents you think will benefit from reading it.