Mazin
Wow, Maz, Dill Pickles is really starting to sound killer. Now, bring up your other pieces to the same level, and you will be fully at a new playing level!
Minutes to practice: 45 per day.
What to practice: The pieces noted in your notebook.
How to practice it most effectively: EYES ON PAGE checking for correct fingerings, notes, rhythms, and articulation; EARS ON THE SOUND you’re producing for each melodic key, and for the story (phrase) you’re telling
How parents can support practice: Make sure Maz finds the time to practice!
Brigitte
Much improvement, Brigitte! Good job practicing this past week. Keep this up, and soon you will be starting vibrato!!
Minutes to practice: 45 per day.
What to practice: The exercises marked with today’s date.
How to practice it most effectively: In slow motion, play each bow stroke with intent, moving with the strong beats, making sure you leave each L.H. note in tune.
Chloe
Nice to see you again after 3 weeks. And, glad to see that didn’t stop you from practicing. It showed!!!
Minutes to practice: 30 per day (or more, as you like!)
What to practice: The pieces noted in your notebook.
How to practice it most effectively: Moving to the strong beats as you play.
How parents can support practice: Encourage her!!