Mazin
Minutes to practice: 45 per day.
What to practice: The pieces noted in your notebook plus ‘St. James’
How to practice it most effectively: Really get into the dance character of the rhythm BEFORE playing, and then remaining in/following it throughout the piece.
Brigitte
Minutes to practice: 45 per day.
What to practice: The exercises assigned last week.
How to practice it most effectively: By meditatively moving to the rhythm, listening to the sound your bow is making AND your L.H.’s intonation — adjusting your fingers accordingly BEFORE you finishing playing the note.
Chloe
Minutes to practice: 30 (or more) per day.
What to practice: The pieces noted in your notebook.
How to practice it most effectively: By analyzing carefully what each piece needs rhythmically, melodically and articulation-wise BEFORE you attempt to play it. Then, play it!!
How parents can support practice: Keep on encouraging Chloe. Whatever she’s doing, it’s working!!