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Here is further reading that can help you to practice more effectively


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How to Keep a Practice Habit

When we first start lessons,   our enthusiasm is usually enough to keep us at the piano during the week.   But after a while we lose our passion for practice.   What can we do to weather the storm?   Here are 4 useful tips for keeping the practice routine in place

Teacher and Student at the Piano

What is Deliberate Practice?

In his groundbreaking work,   researcher Anders Ericsson identified the type of practice that would enable learners to truly get the most from their practice sessions.   He called this approach deliberate practice.   What makes it different from a typical approach?

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How to Optimize Practice

Nobody has an infinite time to spend at the piano.   How do we make sure we are using our time effectively?

frustrated parent and child

Help! My child won't practice.

After the initial interest fades   it's common for students to struggle to keep up good practice habits.   Here are 6 tips to help establish a good practice routine

repertoire book for RCM

Which RCM books do I need?

Find out which books you need to get for the RCM program.   What is each used for and whether you really need all of them.

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Never Apologize for Your Mistakes

Why would we never apologize for making a mistake while playing piano.   What can mistakes teach us and how to reframe our musical progress.