Setting Goals

Your child will learn more efficiently and effectively if s/he makes a goal every practice session.  

The goal should be small enough to be accomplished in one sitting!  

Examples of goals:New Piece: “I will clap and count the first 4 measures correctly, both hands.”“I will learn measures 9-16 with correct counting and notes, right hand.” 

Familiar Piece: “I will correctly play with the metronome starting at 72 and finishing at 88.”“I will add all the dynamics in the piece.” 

The key is to have complete awareness of the music that’s being created.  (And then to apply that awareness and exactness to all aspects of life!)